New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Legendary musician AR Rahman paid tribute to India on its 79th Independence Day with a moving performance of his iconic song, Vande Mataram, at a live concert reportedly in Chicago, US.

In an Instagram video, the Oscar winner greeted the crowd with a "Happy Independence Day" before invoking the nationalist spirit with Vande Mataram.

The crowd cheered and sang along with Rahman as he delivered his 28-year-old song, perfect for the evening.

"Happy Independence Day," the singer wrote while sharing the video on his Instagram handle.

AR Rahman's studio album, Vande Mataram, was released in 1997 under Sony's music labels Columbia Records and SME Record. It commemorated the 50th anniversary of India's independence.

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