India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday, 15th, August, listed are patriotic songs to revel the spirit of Independence Day.
India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday,
15th, August, listed are patriotic songs to revel the spirit of Independence Day.
Music and metrical composition have been a far-reaching part of India’s freedom struggle against our Nation’s rule by the British stretching to over 200 years.
Many were enlivened by Sarojini Naidu’s poetry in the resistance. Even the legendary Bhagat Singh and his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru too sang ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ on their way to martyrdom.
As India celebrates its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday,
15th, August, here are some Hindi songs to revel the spirit of Independence Day.
1. Sandese Aate Hain: This is the heartwrenching song from ‘Border’, a timeless melody with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar, and sung by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod. The song made one and all teary-eyed and conveyed the emotional aspect of a soldier’s life as they often find it difficult to tell their families when they would return home.
2. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera: An A.R. Rahman classic from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Swades’, a film which initially tanked at the box-office but has over the years won the cult status on its storytelling. The song has been sung by the Oscar and Grammy winning composer A. R. Rahman. The lyrics capture the essence of missing one’s homeland and everything associated with it.
3. Khoon Chala: Again an A.R. Rahman composed song from the yet another cult film ‘Rang De Basanti’, a film that garnered social and political awakening for the youth of the country. Mohit Chauhan has rendered the song which highlights the importance of rebellion in the face of grave injustice.
4. Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe – A Shankar Ehsaan Loy
composition features an ensemble of singers in Kunal Ganjawala, Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Vijay Prakash and Hariharan. It serves as both an inspirational and patriotic track touching upon the aspect of sticking together as a unifying force.
5. Maa Tujhe Salaam: The song obviously belongs to A. R. Rahman’s 1998 album ‘Vande Mataram’ . It was instrumental in instilling a sense of patriotic pride and national unity amidst the people of India. Ever since release, both the album and its title song ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ have had a positive and unifying impact on the nationalistic and patriotic mood of the country.
6. Ae Watan – the song crooned by Arijit Singh and by Sunidhi Chauhan captures the essence of sacrifice for the nation as it ensures to serve the nation in every circumstance.
7. Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai: The song from the film ‘Roja’ still can kindle the flame of patriotism even 3 decades following its release. Roja’s soundtrack composed by Rahman, is touted to be one of the best soundtracks of all time from India. ‘Roja’ was the debut soundtrack of Rahman and registered a humongous success. The Tamil and Hindi versions of the album sold over 3 million units in India, with the Tamil version selling over 200,000 units and the Hindi version selling 2.8 million units.
8. Chak De India: The titular track from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 2007 sports drama film has emerged staple in the midst of high voltage sports contests whenever India is on the field be it any sport.
The song crooned by Sukhwinder echoes on doing everything in one’s capacity for the nation. Whenever the song plays in stadiums amidst the moments of crisis, the entire crowd erupts with inspiration and strength. Such is the power of the track.
9. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon:
A song which can make anyone teary eyed across generations. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar, the song voices the sacrifices by the soldiers in their line of duty.
10. Mere Desh Ki Dharti: The song from ‘Upkar’ has emerged synonymous with the Independence Day celebrations. All 1990s kids will endorse with the same. The song celebrates the spirit of the nation and all its resources including the huge human capital that makes up the nation.
As the dawn of the 77th Independence Day sets upon India, listeners can cue these songs and colour themselves in patriotic shades to celebrate the special day.
News Edit K.V.Raman
