Kolkata born conductor of India-Czech Sinfonietta Orchestra, Debashis Chowdhry, held special concert for… https://t.co/c5Ojfv4eN2 — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1536262493000

A heartwarming rendition of Kishore Kumar's iconic "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas" by India-Czech Sinfonietta Orchestra https://t.co/LzMhpmea4G — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1536265403000

"Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan" a wonderful rendition of the iconic Mohammed Rafi's song by India-Czech Sinfonietta Orch… https://t.co/QuCDM1hcya — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1536297265000

Bata, a brand with which Indians have grown up and which all of us consider our own, has its roots in the Czech Rep… https://t.co/YhOjHK5rM2 — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 1536298617000

NEW DELHI: A Czech orchestra played old Bollywood songs for Indian President Ram Nath Kovind in a heartwarming gesture at a reception thrown in his honour during an ongoing official visit in Prague President Kovind, attending the Indian community reception in Prague, was left pleasantly surprised when the India-Czech Sinfonietta Orchestra -conducted by Kolkata-born Debashis Chowdhry - held special concert for him.The concert started with the National Anthem by the Czech musicians in the Orchestra in a special gesture.The India-Czech Sinfonietta orchestra further played a rendition of Kishore Kumar's iconic "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas".Another popular song that the orchestra played was Mohammed Rafi's "Yeh Hai Mumbai Meri Jaan".President Kovind underlining India's long relationship with Czech talked about India's much loved shoe brand 'Bata'.President Kovind is the fifth Indian President to visit the country, and the first since President Shankar Dayal Sharma in 1996.In his address to the Indian community in Prague, the Indian President said, "India will have an important role in 21st century. Wherever you may be living, you will feel the impact of this role, you will feel the impact of rising India".