TOP 12 INDIAN PATRIOTIC SONGS TO CELEBRATE 75TH INDIA INDEPENDENCE DAY

Come Republic day on January 26th or Independence day on August fifteenth, our country is resounding with the Indian Patriotic Songs over the amplifiers. Be it at public capacities, in private states, homes, and presently on the cell phones across the length and expansiveness of the country. Obviously with the Indian diaspora from one side of the planet to the other. 

These melodies fill us with the delight that accompanies the festival of this old and holy land. It interfaces with a feeling of shared belongingness. They additionally draw out the obligations that we have towards the nations as its kids or residents.

Indian Patriotic Songs 

You will appreciate, treasure, and love the Indians who battled for the freedom of the country, be it the regarded public characters or the respected military workforce who set out their lives for the eventual fate of this incredible country. These melodies help us to remember our brilliant past, our rich legacy, and the incomparable penances made by our precursors.

HERE ARE SOME PATRIOTIC SONGS THAT ALL INDIANS TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN CHERISHING 

These are some best of energetic tunes that had an extremely long excursion. A portion of these tunes is in a pattern on Independence day and Republic day. Expect that you will adore this present melody's rundown. 

The following list is not in any particular order, just listen/watch and cherish.

Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka – Naya Daur

This song set to the tune of Bhangra, with accompanying dance is one of my favourite patriotic songs. It fills you with pride for being born in India and gives you the motivation to get up and do something for the country. A very positive and encouraging song.

Lead actors Dilip Kumar and Vyjayantimala, Music by O. P. Nayyar, Lyrics by Sahir Ludhianvi, Singers: Mohammed Rafi, Balbir.

Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja

Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Kadam Kadam Badhaye Ja, Khushi Ke Geet Gaye Ja. This motivational song was the regimental quick march of Subhas Chandra Bose’s Indian National Army. Written by Pt. Vanshidhar Shukla and composed by Ram Singh Thakuri.

After World War II, it was banned in India as “seditious”, which was subsequently lifted in August 1947. The song has since become a patriotic song in India. It is currently the regimental quick march of the Indian Army.

Jahan Daal Daal Par Sone Ke Chidiya – Sikandar E Azam (1965)

This song is about the golden past of India, the one we have only read about or heard of. Now that I see fragments of ancient India scattered across, this song tells me to work on bringing back that golden era.

Sung by Mohd. Rafi, Music Director Hansraj Behl, Lyricist Rajendra Krishan. Starring Dara Singh, Mumtaz, Prithviraj Kapoor, Veena, Prem Chopra, Vijayalakshmi, Helen, Prem Nath. Director Kedar Kapoor.

I love my India

Shah Rukh Khan’s Pardes (1997) featured this cute song where a happy Amrish Puri croons his love for his homeland as kids hop and play around him in the fields. It also featured Mahima Choudhary.

Satyamev Jayate

Satyamev Jayate TV show: Aamir Khan’s first TV show made an impression even before its premiere thanks to the patriotic song composed by Ram Sampath and written by adman and ace lyricist Prasoon Joshi. Satyamev Jayate was on the ringtones soon after. Do listen!!

Mere Desh Ki Dharti – Upkar (1967)

This is a rooted song, rooted in the agrarian society that India continues to be. It talks about the farmer and the soldier, the two people who were most important when this film came out.

Sung by Mahendra Kapoor, Music Director Kalyanji-Anandji, Lyricist Gulshan Bawra, Starring Asha Parekh, Manoj Kumar. Director Manoj Kumar, Producer Manoj Kumar.

Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walo (सुनो गौर से दुनिया वालों)

Indians are proving this 15-year-old song right today. Yes, Indians are venturing into comedy and gaining accolades for sports, but the buck doesn’t stop there.

Indian population is part of the global market, even outside of unconventional fields. Today, it is very common to find someone from our country making it big in mainstream fields such as Software Engineering and Digital Marketing. 

Singer: Shankar Mahadevan, Udit Narayan

Maa Tujhe Salaam A R Rahman’s private album Vande Mataram:

This was the music maestro’s first non-film, private album. He created waves simply by presenting India’s favourite Vande Mataram in a modern avatar. The music video, directed by the acclaimed Bharat Bala, also was very popular.

Kuch Kariya 

Chak De! India title song: When we saw this song for the first time, we thought it was just a catchy number with a long-haired Shahrukh and his swagger in a hockey stadium. But when we saw the movie, the entire nation including us went berserk and realized the importance of this theme song in the film. Ever since India wins a match or a game in any sport, Kuch Kariya is sure to be played!

Sandese Aate Hain (संदेसे आते हैं)

This track from the movie Border is a musical feast! It takes you on a journey to the Front Line, where a soldier reads letters sent from lovers, mothers, and childhood friends, asking for his return. A vibe of longingness and optimism surrounds the song, mirroring the lives of a soldier on the battlefield, and his family back home.

Singer: Roop Kumar Rathod and Sonu Nigam

Movie: Border

Vande Mataram (वंदे मातरम)

This beautiful poem was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and soon became the country’s National Song. Later, it was rendered by ace musicians like Lata Mangeshkar and AR Rahman. While both songs originate from the same poem, each has a different tone.

Lata Mangeshkar’s powerful voice can shake your core and leave you teary. While Rahman’s version, Maa Tujhe Salaam, is optimistic, pumping, and boosts you like nothing else!

Singer: Lata Mangeshkar and AR Rahman

Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka (ये देश है वीर जवानो का)

Raise your hand if you start jamming in your head as soon as you read this song. This one has the potential to uplift the Indian spirit at any time of the day. On a side note, it is also one of the most played tunes during weddings, for some reason.

Singer: Mohammad Rafi
Movie: Naya Daur

Although most of these songs are in the Hindi language, songs from all Indian languages are welcome in this list.

Indian Flag at Drass War Memorial

Which are your favourite patriotic song?