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Independence, freedom

and patriotism in Golden Oldies

and new gems & hits

As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day, we look at some Hindi songs best

represent the spirit of patriotism

AE WATAN AE WATAN
AE W A T AN AE W A T AN
This song is from the 1965 Bol-
lywood film, ‘Shaheed’. The song was
written by Prem Dhawan and was
sung by legendary singer Moham-
mad Rafi. It is more than a song; it’s
an anthem that encapsulates the love
for motherhood, reminding people of
the shared heritage.

AE MERE WATAN KE LOGON
AE MERE W A T AN KE LOGON
Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon was
sung by the ‘Queen of Melody’, Lata
Mangeshkar. The song wrenches the
heart as it asks the people of the coun-
try to remember the soldiers who laid
their lives for our safety.

YEH DESH HAI VEER
YEH DESH HAI VEER

JAWANO KA
JA W ANO KA
It was sung by the legendary Mo-
hammad Rafi and Balbir. Yeh Desh Daler Mehndi and Kunal Ganjawala SANDESE AA TE HAIN in the face of grave injustice.
SANDESE AATE HAIN
Hai Veer Jawano Ka, from the mov- gave voice for this track along with The first song on the list is the
KANDHON SE MILTE
ie ‘Naya Daur’, released in 1957, has AR Rahman. iconic song from Border, a timeless KANDHON SE MIL TE
stayed in our hearts rent free. melody with lyrics written by Javed HAIN KANDHE
HAIN KANDHE
AE WATAN
DES RANGILA
DES RANGILA AE W A T AN Akhtar, and sung by Sonu Nigam and Composed by Shankar-Eh-
This song is from the 2006 Bol- This beautiful song, from the Roopkumar Rathod. saan-Loy, the song features an ensem-
lywood movie, Fanaa. The song was movie Raazi, was sung by Sunidhi YEH JO DES HAI TERA ble of Kunal Ganjawala, Sonu Nigam,
YEH JO DES HAI TERA
Chauhan and composed by Shankar
Roop Kumar Rathod, Vijay Prakash
composed by Jatin-Lalit and was sung Ehsaan Loy. The song is all about the An A.R. Rahman classic from and Hariharan behind the mic. It
by Mahalakshmi Iyer. The song has feeling of patriotism. the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Swades, serves as both an inspirational and pa-
become a favourite at patriotic cele- a film which initially tanked at the triotic track touching upon the aspect
brations and cultural events. It reso- CHAK DE INDIA box-office but has over the years of sticking together as a unifying force.
CHAK DE INDIA
nates with the audiences as an expres- The song from Shah Rukh Khan’s gained cult status over its storytelling.
sion of national pride.
T HUMKO JAAN SE
BHARA
movie of the same name, Chak De The song has been sung by the Oscar BHARAT HUMKO JAAN SE
MAA TUJHE SALAAM India, has become the sports anthem and Grammy winning composer A. PY ARA HAI
MAA TUJHE SALAAM
PYARA HAI
The song was composed of the nation. It is sung by Sukhwind- R. Rahman and the lyrics capture the The song from the film Roja still
by AR Rahman and was origi- er Singh, Salim Merchant and Mar- essence of missing one’s homeland can ignite the flame of patriotism
ianne D’Cruz and the music is given
and everything associated with it.
nally released in 1997 as a part by Salim-Sulaiman. even three decades after its release.
of Rahman’s album for India’s KHOON CHALA The soundtrack of Roja, composed
KHOON CHALA
50th Independence anniversary. PHIR BHI DIL HAI HINDUSTANI Again an A.R. Rahman gem by Rahman, is considered to be one
PHIR BHI DIL HAI HINDUST
ANI
RANG DE BASANTI
RANG DE BASANTI Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani from from the yet another cult film Rang of the best soundtracks of all time
from India.
Shah Rukh Khan’s movie of the same De Basanti, a film which helped in
It is a song from the Bollywood name is yet another fantastic addition gaining social and political awakening
movie of the same name, which was to your Independence Day list. This for the youth of the country. The song The writer is a well-known
released in 2006. The song was com- song was composed by Jatin-Lalit and has been sung by Mohit Chauhan and Astro Strategist and Business Astrologer
posed by AR Rahman. Popular singer was written by Javed Akhtar. highlights the importance of rebellion Email: [email protected]
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