Happy 72nd Republic Day: 10 Bollywood Songs Which Will Invoke The Patriot Inside You

The film industry has been making patriotic songs for a long time now and when it comes to expressing your love for the country, there is no better way than saying it loud with your favourite song.

New Delhi: On January 26, 1950, the Constitution of India came into effect replacing the Government of India Act thereby turning our nation into a newly formed Republic. Therefore, to honour this date, every year on January 26, Republic Day is celebrated in our country. This date has been chosen because it was on this day back in 1929 when the Declaration of Purna Swaraj (Indian Independence) was proclaimed by Indian National Congress.

The film industry has been making patriotic songs for a long time now and when it comes to expressing your love for the country, there is no better way than saying it loud with your favourite song. As we celebrate the 72^nd Republic Day, let’s take a look at some of the most patriotic Bollywood songs.

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani

This song has been crooned by Udit Narayan and put to words by lyricist Javed Akhtar. Composed by Jatin-Lalit, this song is from the movie ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’.

Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera

This beautiful patriotic song has been composed and sung by A.R. Rahman. Written by Javed Akhtar, this song is from the movie ‘Swades’.

Sandese Aate Hai

This is one of the most patriotic songs which has been ruling the playlist for decades. Crooned by Sonu Nigam and Roop Kumar Rathod, the composer of this song is Anu Malik. The lyrics of this song has been put to words by Javed Akhtar. ‘Sandese Aate Hai’ is from the movie ‘Border’.

Des Rangila

This song is from the movie ‘Fanaa’ and has been crooned by Mahalaxmi Iyer. Composed by Jatin-Lalit, the lyrics of this song has been written by Prasoon Joshi.

Aisa Des Hai Mera

This song has been composed by Late Madan Mohan and is from the movie ‘Veer Zaara’. Crooned by Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann, Pritha Majumder, the lyrics of this song has also been written by Javed Akhtar.

Rang De Basanti

This is one of the most popular patriotic songs which is from the movie ‘Rang De Basanti’. Composed by A.R.Rahman, this song has been sung by Daler Mehndi and Chitra. The lyrics of this song has been written by Prasoon Joshi.

Chak De India

Chak De India is from the movie of the same name. Sung by Sukhvinder Singh, Salim Merchant, Marianne D'Cruz, the music of this composed by Salim-Sulaiman. The lyrics of this song has been written by Jaideep Sahni.

Jai Ho

This song has been composed by A.R. Rahman and has been written by Gulzar, Tanvi. Sung by A R Rahman, Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Vijay Prakash, this song is from the movie ‘Slumdog Millionaire’.

Ae Watan

This song has been from the movie Raazi and has been composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The lyrics of this song has been written by Gulzar & Allama Iqbal.

Teri Mitti

This composition is one of the favourite patriotic songs of the decade. ‘Teri Mitti’ from the movie ‘Kesari’ is sure to give you goosebumps with its wonderful lyrics. It has been sung by B Praak and put to words by Manoj Muntashir. The music of the song has been composed by Arko.

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