Gearing up for a high-octane celebration of Republic Day? In India, no celebration is complete without Bollywood. Be it weddings, birthdays or random parties, we begin with English pop songs but no party you have the Hindi numbers playing soon enough.
Here's our list of top ten songs full of love for the country for that Bollywood-style patriotism.
1. Chodo Kal Ki Baatein (Hum Hindustani-1960)
Singer : Mukesh
Lyrics : Prem Dhawan
Music : Usha Khanna
Classic songs pertaining to the Indian patriotism are played early in the morning across all streets. 'Chodo kal ki baatein' is a great song depicting true patriotism. This famous song is from the movie 'Hum Hindustani' released in 1960. The song was written by Prem Dhawan while the music was given by Usha Khanna and sung by none other than the legendary Mukesh. Though an old song, it is still pertinent to patriotism across India and is played amongst the many songs on Republic Day.2. Kar Chale Hum Fida (Haqeeqat-1965)
Singer : Mohammed Rafi
Lyrics : Kaifi Azmi
Music : Madan Mohan
It was one of the first patriotic songs written for a movie and also happens to be the most popular ones. Mohammad Rafi rendered his voice to the song and made it unforgettable.
Bollywood continues to write songs with patriotism as the theme. With time, these songs have also taken the form of slogans.
3. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo (27 January 1963)
Singer : Lata Mangeshkar
Lyrics : Kavi Pradeep
Music : C. Ramchandra
"Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo" ("O' people of my country") is a Hindi patriotic song written by Kavi Pradeep, composed by C. Ramchandra, and performed by Lata Mangeshkar. The song commemorates Indian soldiers who died during the Sino-Indian War in 1962. The song was first performed live by Mangeshkar on 27 January 1963 at the National Stadium in New Delhi in the presence of President Sarvepelli Radahakrishnan and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, on account of Republic Day (26 January) 1963, which was just two months after the end of the war.4. Mere Desh Ki Dharti (Upkar-1967)
Singer : Mahendra Kapoor
Lyrics : Gulshan Bawra
Music : Kalyanji Anandji
Manoj Kumar gave us a number of patriotic songs to cherish, this is one of those. From the movie Upkar, this songs praises the motherland in a way that no other song has been able to so far.
5. Ye Desh Hai Veer Jawano Ka (Naya Daur-1967)
Singer : Mohammed Rafi
Lyrics : Sahir Ludhiyanvi
Music : O.P Nayyar
Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Kaa song is from Naya Daur which was released in 1957. The movie features Dilip Kumar, Vyajayantimala, Ajit in the lead roles. And this song is sung by Rafi, Balbeer and lyrics is given by Sahir Ludhiyanvi and music by O.P.Nayyar.
6. Aao Baccho Tumhe Dikhayen (Jagriti-1954)
Singer : Kavi Pradeep
Lyrics : Kavi Pradeep
Music : Hemant Kumar
Crooned and written by Kavi Pradeep, this song is picturized in a school where a teacher is educating his pupils on various aspects of great India and telling them about the sacrifices made by great men in the honour of their homeland.
Crooned and written by Kavi Pradeep, this song is picturized in a school where a teacher is educating his pupils on various aspects of great India and telling them about the sacrifices made by great men in the honour of their homeland.
7. Insaaf Ke Dagar Pad Baccho (Ganga Jamuna-1961)
Singer : Hemant Kumar
Lyrics : Shakeel Badayuni
Music : Hemant Kumar
Shakeel Badayuni wrote this heart-rending song and Hemant Kumar led his voice to it. The song is from the Dilip Kumar starrer, ‘Ganga Jamuna’ and is an ode to the inspirational leaders who were instrumental in India’s independence
8. Jahan Dal Dal Pad Sone Ki Chidiyan. (Sikander E Azam-1965)
Singer : Mohammed Rafi
Lyrics : Rijendar Kishan
Music : Hansraj Behal
9. Aye watan, Aye Watn (Shaheed-1965)
Singer : Mohammed Rafi
Lyrics : Prem Dhawan
Music : Kalyanji Anandji
From the movie Shaheed, based on Bhagat Singh's life, this song is picturized on Manoj Kumar and manages to tug the heart strings even today.
From the movie Shaheed, based on Bhagat Singh's life, this song is picturized on Manoj Kumar and manages to tug the heart strings even today.
10. Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge (Karma-1986)
Singer : Mohammad Aziz, Kavita. Krishamurthy
Lyrics : Anand Bakshi
Music : Laxmikant Pyarelal
survey is good but...all superhit songs are placed at the top ...but i think some of the song are missing** mera rang de basant chola and few more also be in list
ReplyDeleteThere is one more legendary song - 'Har Taraf Ab Yehi Afsane Hai' sung by the great Manna Dey and picturised on the stylish Raj Kumar. Though technically this is a romantic song, due to the war backdrop (in this 1973 movie 'Hindustan Ki Kasam') it takes on a patriotic hue. If you watch the film, the overall effect of this Madan Mohan number gives you goosebumps, such is the rendition by Manna'da.
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