India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15 this year. On this day, we bring you songs that evoke the spirit of patriotism in the hearts of Indians across the globe. These famous patriotic songs are associated with the spirit of freedom and togetherness, instilling a sense of pride and nostalgia in everyone who sings them. (Also Read | Independence Day 2024: Sharvari says ‘We are lucky to be born in a free country’)
Check out these 10 songs:
1) Salute to you mother
This contemporary patriotic song from AR Rahman’s album Vande Mataram is most loved during Independence Day celebrations. It reflects the love and respect for the country.
2) My country’s land
This evergreen classic is from the 1967 film Upkaar starring Manoj Kumar. He played a key role in popularising the slogan Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan of the then Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri.
3) Mera Rang De Basanti Chola
This revolutionary song was featured in the film The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002), in which Ajay Devgn played the role of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. The song has been reworked and reworked over the years, but its essence remains unchanged. It was sung by Sonu Nigam and Manmohan Waris and music was composed by AR Rahman.
4) O people of my country
Composed by C Ramachandra and sung by the late Lata MangeshkarIt is a tribute to the soldiers of India. It honors their sacrifice and symbolizes the independence of the country.
5) Des Rangeela
This is from the 2006 film Fanaa. This song is a classic patriotic song that evokes the feeling of patriotism in every Indian. Mahalakshmi Iyer’s vocals evoke the feeling of love and respect for the motherland, making this song a part of Independence Day celebrations. The film stars Aamir Khan and Kajol in the lead roles.
6) O my country
Shankar Ehsaan Loy has beautifully penned the lyrics for this peppy song from the movie Raazi. With its lovely lyrics and amazing music, the song evokes strong emotions of love, pride and dedication towards the country. It is sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. Raazi (2018) is a spy thriller directed by Meghna Gulzar. It stars Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor, Shishir Sharma and Jaideep Ahlawat in the lead roles.
7) Rang De Basanti
This energetic song reflects the essence of Indian nationalism, reflecting a sense of strength, joy and unanimity. It is sung by Daler Mehndi and KS Chithra, and composed by AR Rahman. Rang De Basanti (2006) was directed by Rakesh Omprakash Mehra. It starred Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten and Soha Ali Khan.
8) This is my country
This catchy song from Shah Rukh Khan and Preity Zinta’s film Veer-Zaara describes the culture and diversity of India. It instills a sense of pride towards the country and brings you closer to it. The song was sung by the late Lata Mangeshkar and Udit Narayan.
9) Chakde India
The powerful song by Salim-Sulaiman was sung by Sukhwinder Singh. It reflects pride, unity and greatness of the country and adds a patriotic feel to the Independence Day celebrations. Shimit Amin directed the 2007 sports drama film, which featured Shah Rukh Khan, Vidya Malvade, Shilpa Shukla, Sagarika Ghatge, Chitrashi Rawat, Anjan Srivastava and Vibha Chibber.
10) Lehra Do
People will get goosebumps listening to this exciting song from the film 83. This Kabir Khan film depicts India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup victory. This 2021 film stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin, Jeeva, Saqib Saleem, Jatin Sarna and Amy Virk.
Add these songs to your playlist! Whether you are listening to them again or for the first time, they will surely reignite your patriotism and strengthen your love for the nation.
