Legendary Punjabi singer Gurdas Maan’s letting his emotions surface on the stage, clapping vigorously in applause, and touching the feet of a fellow performer is not a common sight. This, however, happened on the inaugural day of ‘Saras Mela 2025’ at the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) ground in Ludhiana late Saturday evening.

In a mesmerising ode to “Saanjha Punjab” (Undivided Punjab), Bhavna, 15, and Palak, 13, two visually impaired sisters from the city, crooned “Chardhe Punjab ton” (A message from East Punjab), a song penned by Prabh Bains and produced by Bunty Bains Productions that was released from the stage. Later, it was officially released on YouTube on the “Brand B” channel with the title “Charhde Punjab Ton”.

Amid heightened animosity between India and Pakistan, the song

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