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Who is Hanumankind? The Rapper Praised by PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat

PM Modi praised rapper Hanumankind in ‘Mann Ki Baat’ for promoting Indian martial arts like Kalari-Payattu, Gatka & Thang-Ta through his song ‘Run It Up.’ Here’s everything about him!

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Published: 30 Mar 2025, 09:39 AM
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Who is Hanumankind? The Rapper Praised by PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Kerala-born rapper Suraj Cherukat. Suraj is also known as 'Hanumankind'. He has taken India's culture to the world through his new song 'Run It Up'. PM Modi praised Hanumankind for promoting India's traditional culture to the world with his song 'Run It Up'. PM Modi said this while referring to him in the 120th episode of his monthly radio program 'Mann Ki Baat'.


Praising Hanumankind's new song 'Run It Up'


Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the sports of our country are now becoming the choice of the people. Rapper Hanumankind's new song 'Run It Up' is becoming very famous these days. He told that it includes our traditional martial arts like Kalari-Payattu, Gatka and Thang-Ta. I congratulate Hanumankind that due to his efforts people of the world are getting to know about our traditional martial arts.


That's why the Prime Minister mentioned this song


Hanumankind's new song 'Run It Up' has topped the official Asian music chart for the third consecutive week. Earlier, his song 'Big Dogs' was also a hit. It also surpassed Kendrick Lamar's 'Not Like Us' in Spotify's top 50 for some time. The video of this song shows different cultures of India. It also includes folk traditions and traditional martial arts.


PM wishes for Chaitra Navratri and Eid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Kerala-born rapper Suraj Cherukat in the 'Mann Ki Baat' program on Sunday. Apart from this, PM Modi wished people on Chaitra Navratri, Eid and other upcoming festivals. He said that today is the beginning of Chaitra Navratri. The Indian New Year is also starting from today. Vikram Samvat 2082 also starts at this time. I have many of your letters in front of me. Some are from Bihar, some from Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat. These messages are in different languages. Gudi Padwa is being celebrated in Maharashtra. The festival of Eid is also about to come. I congratulate the countrymen on these festivals.

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