India, a land with a history spanning over 4,000 years, is a place where many traditions and practices have blended to create a rich culture. India has transformed from a country facing hardships to becoming one of the world’s major economies, and the spirit of patriotism among its people has played a significant role in this journey.
Patriotism means having love and dedication for one’s own country. It includes feelings related to a person’s homeland, which can involve various aspects like culture, politics, and history. Patriotic songs are a way to express our love for our country. They make us feel proud to be a part of our nation, sometimes so much that we forget about kindness and humanity.
As I’ve grown older, I’ve realized that it’s important to respect the emotions of every nation and not let patriotism turn into arrogance, which can sometimes happen because of these songs.
I Love My India
Now, this song’s got a chill vibe. It’s from the 1997 movie “Pardes,” and it’s called “I Love My India.” It’s sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan, and Aditya Narayan, son of Udit Narayan.
The music is by the famous duo “Nadeem- Shravan,” and the movie’s directed and produced by Subhash Ghai. The song has a bunch of stars – Amrish Puri, Shahrukh Khan, Mahima Chaudhry, Alok Nath, Apoorva Agnihotri, Himani Shivpuri, and Aditya Narayan.
| Song Title | Movie | Singers | Lyricist | Music Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka” | Naya Daur (1957) | Mohammed Rafi, S. Balbir | Sahir Ludhianvi | Omkar Prasad Nayyar |
| “Mere Desh Ki Dharti” | Upkar (1967) | Mahender Kapoor | Gulshan Kumar Mehta | Kalyanji – Anandji |
| “Sandese Aate Hai” | Border (1997) | Sonu Nigam, Kumar Rathod | Javed Akhtar | Anu Malik |
| “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo” | Live Performance (1963) | Lata Mangeshkar | Kavi Pradeep | C. Ramchandra |
| “Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo” | (Not Applicable) | Shankar Mahadevan, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Udit Narayan, Dominique Cerejo | Sameer | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| “I Love My India” | Pardes (1997) | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan, Aditya Narayan | Nadeem- Shravan | Subhash Ghai |
| “Aye Watan Watan Mere Abaad Rahe Tu” | Raazi (2018) | Sunidhi Chauhan, Arijit Singh | Gulzar | Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy |
| “Rang De Basanti” | Rang De Basanti (2006) | (Various Artists) | Prasoon Joshi | A.R. Rahman |
| “Mera Rang De Basanti Chola” | 23rd March 1931: Shaheed (2002) | Udit Narayan, Bhupinder Singh, Veer Rajinder | (Not Applicable) | (Not Applicable) |
| “Teri Mitti Mein Mil Jawa” | Kesari (2019) | Arko, B Praak | Manoj Muntashir | Arko, B Praak |
Aye Watan Watan Mere Abaad Rahe Tu
This one’s from the 2018 movie “Raazi.” It’s a pretty new addition to the patriotic songs list. It’s the part where Alia Bhatt’s character, Sehmat, sings a patriotic song to kids on the other side of the border.
Gulzar wrote the lyrics, and the music’s by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The song’s sung by Sunidhi Chauhan and Arijit Singh.
Rang De Basanti
Remember the movie “Rang De Basanti”? The title track is like the ultimate dance anthem. It’s from the 2006 movie with Aamir Khan, Soha Ali Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, and the legendary Waheeda Rehman.
The music’s by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Prasoon Joshi and some rap by Blaaze. This song even scored the Filmfare Award for Best Music Director.
Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka
This song is like a gem, seriously. It’s called “Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka,” and it’s sung by Mohammed Rafi and S. Balbir. It’s from this old-school 1957 Bollywood movie called “Naya Daur.” The guy behind the lyrics is Sahir Ludhianvi, and the music is by Omkar Prasad Nayyar.
The song is just 3 minutes and 42 seconds long, but it’s a classic. It’s got big shots like Dilip Kumar, Ajit, Smt. Vyjayanthimala Ji, Chand Usmani, and Jeevan in it.
Mere Desh Ki Dharti
This one’s a heart-touching patriotic song. It’s called “Mere Desh Ki Dharti,” and it’s from this 1967 Bollywood movie called “Upkar.” The lyrics are by Gulshan Kumar Mehta (Gulshan Bawra), and the music is by Kalyanji – Anandji. Mahender Kapoor’s the one who’s crooning this.
Manoj Kumar, aka Mr. Bharat, is the star here. The song goes on for a solid 7 minutes and 24 seconds. Mahendra Kapoor even won a President’s silver medal for it, and Gulshan Kumar Mehta got the Filmfare Award for Best Lyricist.
Sandese Aate Hai
Now, this one’s a heavy-duty emotional song, all about the pain and struggles of our Indian soldiers. It’s from the 1997 movie “Border.” The lyrics are by Javed Akhtar, and the music is by Anu Malik. Sonu Nigam and Kumar Rathod lent their voices, and this song lasts a whopping 10 minutes and 19 seconds.
The movie’s got a solid cast – Sunny Deol, Sunil Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Tabu, Puneet Issar, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, and Raakhee. The song’s got a bunch of awards too, with Javed Akhtar snagging the Filmfare Award and Sonu Nigam bagging Zee Cine Award, Sansui Viewers’ Choice Award, and Aashirwad Award.
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo
This song is like India’s love anthem, seriously. It’s called “Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo,” and it’s sung by Lata Mangeshkar. It’s all about respecting our soldiers who fought in the Sino-Indian War in 1962. Kavi Pradeep wrote the lyrics, and C. Ramchandra did the music.
Lata Ji sang this at the National Stadium in New Delhi in 1963 in front of ex-President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and ex-Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. She later got the “Bharat Ratna” for her music and movies.
Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo
This one’s super passionate. It’s called “Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo,” and it’s sung by Shankar Mahadevan, Mahalaxmi Iyer, Udit Narayan, and Dominique Cerejo. Sameer wrote the lyrics, and the music is by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
The song features top Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, Shilpa Shetty Kundra, and Raveena Tandon.
Mera Rang De Basanti Chola
This track’s a rollercoaster of emotions. It’s all about the 20th-century hero, Bhagat Singh. It’s from the 2002 movie “23rd March 1931: Shaheed.” Udit Narayan, Bhupinder Singh, and Veer Rajinder are the ones behind the mic for this one.
Teri Mitti Mein Mil Jawa
In the movie “Kesari,” this song is all about unconditional love for the nation. Arko and B Praak are the singers and music composers, and Manoj Muntashir wrote the lyrics. The song’s beautifully performed by Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the 2019 release.
So there you have it, these ten songs are like a musical journey of India’s love and pride that’ll give you all the patriotic feels!
