Greatest patriotic songs

The title track of the film Rang De Basanti evoked just the kind of fervour and patriotic spirit, that infused the Indian youth post the terrorist attacks. Here is a run through some of greatest patriotic songs produced in Bollywood, as a tribute to mark the Martyrs' Day.

  • The title track of the film <I>Rang De Basanti</i> evoked just the kind of fervour and patriotic spirit, that infused the Indian youth post the terrorist attacks. Here is a run through some of greatest patriotic songs produced in Bollywood, as a tribute to mark the Martyrs' Day.
    The title track of the film Rang De Basanti evoked just the kind of fervour and patriotic spirit, that infused the Indian youth post the terrorist attacks. Here is a run through some of greatest patriotic songs produced in Bollywood, as a tribute to mark the Martyrs' Day.
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  • The song <I>Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera</i> from the movie <I>Swades</i> epitomises the sense of belonging one has for the motherland. The track has been composed and sung by Golden Globe winner A R Rahman.
    The song Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera from the movie Swades epitomises the sense of belonging one has for the motherland. The track has been composed and sung by Golden Globe winner A R Rahman.
  • <I>Mera Rang De Basanti Chola</i> from the film, <I>The Legend of Bhagat Singh</i> went back and reinvoked the spirit of freedom in a post-independent era. The song was sung by Sonu Nigam.
    Mera Rang De Basanti Chola from the film, The Legend of Bhagat Singh went back and reinvoked the spirit of freedom in a post-independent era. The song was sung by Sonu Nigam.
  • A R Rahman's rendition of <I>Maa Tujhe Salaam</i> is rated as one of the greatest contemporary patriotic tracks.
    A R Rahman's rendition of Maa Tujhe Salaam is rated as one of the greatest contemporary patriotic tracks.
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  • With lyrics by Anand Bakshi and music by Nadeem Shravan, the song <I>I Love My India</i> from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer <I>Swades</i>, again makes for an awesome new-age <I>desh bhakti</i> song.
    With lyrics by Anand Bakshi and music by Nadeem Shravan, the song I Love My India from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer Swades, again makes for an awesome new-age desh bhakti song.
  • One of greatest songs to capture patriotic fervour is <I>Bharat Humko Jaan Se</i> from the film <I>Roja</i>. The track has again been composed by A R Rahman.
    One of greatest songs to capture patriotic fervour is Bharat Humko Jaan Se from the film Roja. The track has again been composed by A R Rahman.
  • On being asked to sing a song on his visit to the US, the character of Bharat, played by veteran actor Manoj Kumar sang <I>Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet</i> in the film <I>Purab Aur Pashim</i>. Dealing with the East-West divide, the song marvelously invoked the sense pride for the motherland.
    On being asked to sing a song on his visit to the US, the character of Bharat, played by veteran actor Manoj Kumar sang Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet in the film Purab Aur Pashim. Dealing with the East-West divide, the song marvelously invoked the sense pride for the motherland.
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  • Nothing can beat the profound lyrics of <I>Har Karam Apna Karenge Aye Watan Tere Liye..</i> from the film <I>Karma</i>. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
    Nothing can beat the profound lyrics of Har Karam Apna Karenge Aye Watan Tere Liye.. from the film Karma. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.
  • The song <I>Kar Chale Hum Fida</I> picturised on Dharmendra and Priya Rajvansh in the film <I>Haqeekat</i> presented the anguish of a soldier in the backdrop of the Sino-Indian war.
    The song Kar Chale Hum Fida picturised on Dharmendra and Priya Rajvansh in the film Haqeekat presented the anguish of a soldier in the backdrop of the Sino-Indian war.
  • <I>Nanha Munha Rani Hoon</i> from <I>The Son of India</i> stands as a rhythym most people have grown up humming. From the simplicity of the lyrics to the catchy tune, everything in the track makes it a classic hit.
    Nanha Munha Rani Hoon from The Son of India stands as a rhythym most people have grown up humming. From the simplicity of the lyrics to the catchy tune, everything in the track makes it a classic hit.
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