Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu praised the musical’s creator, poet and lyricist Manoj Muntashir, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “indeed lived his life by the credo of ‘Rashtra pehle’ (Nation First).”
“If Atmanirbhar Bharat has emerged today as the world’s fourth largest economy, poised to become the third largest soon, it is due to the extraordinary vision, courage & foresight of PM Shri Modiji,” Naidu said in a post on X.
He was speaking at Manoj Muntashir Shukla’s Mera Desh Pahle musical show, based on the life of the Prime Minister, drew an enthusiastic response from the audience, in Hyderabad on Tuesday evening.
Governor Vishnu Dev Varma participated as Chief Guest and inaugurated the event. Union minister G Kishan Reddy, former governors Ch. Vidyasagara Rao, Bandaru Dattareya, state BJP chief N Ramachander Rao, Krishna Madiga and other prominent personalities were present.
The cultural heartbeat of Hyderabad resonated with pride and emotion as celebrated writer, lyricist, and storyteller Manoj Muntashir Shukla brought his acclaimed live musical saga Mera Desh Pahle – The Untold Story of Narendra Modi to the city.
The show, which has already captivated audiences across India, drew an overwhelming response at Hitex City, Hyderabad, leaving the audience spellbound.
Speaking after the performance, Manoj Muntashir Shukla said, “Hyderabad has given Mera Desh Pahle not just applause, but pure love. I felt the heartbeat of the nation in this city—every cheer, every standing ovation was a reminder that India’s story belongs to every Indian.”
Produced by Neelam Muntashir under the banner of Manoj Muntashir Entertainment and directed by Deepak Gattani, the production seamlessly combined soul-stirring narration, powerful music, and live performances to narrate Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s extraordinary life journey.
With a packed auditorium, Hyderabad witnessed a moving blend of history, art, and storytelling that celebrated India’s spirit of resilience and progress. From evocative poetry to grand musical renditions, every element of the show echoed with patriotism and struck a deep emotional chord with the audience.
With its powerful reception in Hyderabad, Mera Desh Pahle continues to establish itself not just as a live musical saga, but as a pan-India cultural phenomenon, uniting audiences across languages and geographies.
