A 5-year-old from Nagaland just moved the state up Anand Mahindra's travel list

Anand Mahindra shared a video of five-year-old Wangnao Yato from Nagaland singing the National Anthem at an Independence Day celebration.A little boy from Nagaland has won Anand Mahindra's heart with his performance. (Photo: X)A little voice, a big song and an unexpectedly large audience. Five-year-old Wangnao Yato’s rendition of Jana Gana Mana at an Independence Day celebration in Nagaland caught industrialist Anand Mahindra’s attention and sent social media talking.The young boy’s performance was filmed during an event, where he stood before the audience and sang the national anthem with remarkable ease. His clear voice and confidence stood out, particularly for someone so young.The video later found its way to Mahindra, who shared it on social media. Alongside the clip, he wrote, “After hearing young Yato Wangnao sing the National Anthem on our 80th Independence Day, how could Nagaland not be on top of the travel bucket list today?”Mahindra’s post gave the five-year-old’s performance an even wider audience, with the video drawing attention online. Watch the video here:What made Yato’s rendition particularly endearing was the contrast between his tiny frame and the strength with which he sang. For viewers, it was less about a flawless musical performance and more about watching a child take on a song that carries such significance with complete sincerity.Yato’s performance has since travelled well beyond the celebration where it began, introducing thousands of social media users to the young singer from Nagaland.- EndsPublished By: Srimoyee ChowdhuryPublished On: Aug 16, 2026 17:58 IST