Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the national anthem of India on January 24, 1950.

Rabindranath Tagore wrote the lyrics of Jana Gana Mana in 1911.

Jana Gana Mana celebrates the unity and diversity of India, its freedom and independence, and its glory and achievements.

Jana Gana Mana was first performed as the national anthem of India on January 26, 1950, the day India became a republic.

Only the first stanza of Jana Gana Mana is usually sung.

Jana Gana Mana is approximately 52 seconds long.

Sachin Tendulkar has been featured in a music video of Jana Gana Mana.

A.R. Rahman has composed a rock version of Jana Gana Mana.

Jana Gana Mana has been featured in the soundtracks of Lagaan, Chak De! India, Dangal, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.

Jana Gana Mana has been used as the theme song for the Commonwealth Games 2010, Asian Games 2014, and World Cup 2011.

Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian sportsperson to have been awarded the Bharat Ratna.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni, and P.T. Usha have all been awarded the Padma Vibhushan for their contribution to sports.

Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, and PV Sindhu have all been awarded the Padma Shri for their contribution to sports.

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, and MS Dhoni have all been awarded the Arjuna Award for their contribution to sports.

Pullela Gopichand, Ravi Shastri, and Anju Bobby George have all been awarded the Dronacharya Award for their contribution to sports.