New Delhi, August 15: Rocket scientists from Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched a music video commemorating Independence Day. The nearly 7 minute long video made by the 20 members of the band, they named, Rock@ Band, spreads the message of peace and harmony in the country amid all obstacles it goes through and is titled ‘I am an Indian’. Also Read - Chandrayaan-3 Launch May Take Place in Early 2021; Mission Will Not Have Orbiter | All You Need to Know

As per reports, it took the members 18 months to make the song and they spent around Rs 10,000 to make the video. A member of the band said there is nothing political about the video and all it aims to do is spread a positive message to all fellow Indians. They also emphasised there was no connection to ISRO, except for that the members of the band are from it. Also Read - Still Confused About Which Mask to Use? Indian Scientists Reveal The Most Effective Face Mask to Prevent Covid-19 | Read

The project was reportedly supported by Space Engineers Association (SEA). SEA is known to support recreational activities among scientists. It has nearly 4,000 members in Thiruvananthapuram alone. Also Read - Chandrayaan-2 Completes 1 Year Around Moon, ISRO Says All Instruments Performing Well

The song is mostly in Malayalam, among other Indian languages, with subtitles and has been reportedly shot on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Aerospace Engineer Ganesh Mohan said to NDTV, “We did this as a fun activity and officially it has nothing to do with ISRO. It’s just that all the talent is from among the scientists and engineers of ISRO.”



Another Aerospace Engineer Shiju G Thomas wrote the lyrics and composed the music of the video. He said amidst all the rocket launches, they in tgheir spare time decided to make this video for their love of the country. He also said that the video is dedicated to each and every citizen of the nation.