‘We Are Family’ – Inclusive Music Video
"We Are Family" serves as a jubilant celebration of diversity and inclusion. Shot in various locations, the video brings together a myriad of individuals, both with and without disabilities, uniting to create a vibrant and heartwarming spectacle. Beyond its entertaining quality, the video carries a profound message – the importance of inclusion for disabled individuals in our global community. The spirited anthem serves as a soundtrack to scenes where people joyously break free from stereotypes, showcasing their unique abilities in dance, sports and more.
The song's lyrics resonate with hope, envisioning a world where discrimination is a thing of the past and is replaced by understanding and compassion. The lyrics were originally written by Jayshree Singh with additional lyrics by Nimo Patel and Ritika Sahni.
- Sung and performed by Nimesh Patel and Ritika Sahni, the vocals were recorded at Swarit Recording Studio in Ahmedabad and mixed and mastered by Biswadeep Dipak Chatterjee in Mumbai.
- Directed by Drishti Chadha, with cinematography by Milan Machhhar, the video features a diverse ensemble of individuals, each joyously defying stereotypes and embracing their abilities.
- Technical Head Sourav Dutta and Creative Advisor Indianil Goswami contribute to the video’s creative vision.
- “We Are Family” is a testament to collaborative creativity, with meticulous editing by Drishti Chadha and Sourav Dutta, bringing visual cohesion to this vibrant celebration.
- The video’s vibrant hues are skillfully crafted by Gaurav Gami, enhancing the lively scenes that unfold.
- Behind the scenes, Ritika Sahni takes on the role of Production Head, ensuring a seamless execution of this inclusive musical project.
- Vinit Jadhav, Utkarsha Waghmare and Akhil Sairam from MBA Foundation, along with their educator Pratibha Waghmare.
- Aarti Nagarkar, Shefali Gulecha, Anand Jangir and Ashwini Desai from Cafe Arpan.
- The diverse ensemble of individuals featured in “We Are Family” also includes the players of the Mumbai Wheelchair Cricket Team: Mark Dharmai, Rui Shingade, Siddhesh Shirke, Nivas Patil and Rahul Ramugade (Captain).
- Karan Tanna and Vishvanath Falegaonkar (Students of IIT, Mumbai) contribute their unique presence, adding to the rich tapestry of diversity and inclusion portrayed in the music video.
- Our heartfelt gratitude extends to Professors S. Mukherji, T. Kundu, S. Sudarshan and all the Gymkhana Sports Officers at IIT Bombay.