Patriotic songs in praise of our country or declaring one’s undying love for the nation have been written long before India achieved Independence from the British. Desh Bhakti songs have always been a big part of the film industry. From Aao Bachcho Tumhe Dikhaye from the 1954 film, Jagriti to Ae Watan from the 2019 film Raazi, Independence Day celebrations would be just incomplete in India until one hears patriotic songs blaring out of speakers.
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Here is a look at the 21 most popular patriotic songs that should be on your Independence Day playlist on August 15.
Maa Tujhe Salaam - Vande Mataram
Ae Watan - Raazi
Tu Bhula Jise - Airlift
Rang De Basanti - Rang De Basanti
Kandho Se Milte Hai Kandhe - Lakshya
Chak De India - Chak De India
Bharat Humko Jaan Se Bhi Pyara Hai - Roja
Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge - Karma
Ye Jo Des Hai Tera - Swades
Aisa Des Hai Mera - Veer Zara
Aao Bachchon Tumhe Dikhayein – Jagriti
Zindagi Maut Na Ban Jaaye - Sarfarosh
Kandho Se Kandhe Milte Hain- Lakshya
Yeh Desh hai Veer Jawaanon ka- Naya Daur
Mere Desh ki Dharti- Upkar
I Love my India – Pardes
Ye jo desh hai tera- Swades
Aankhein Milayenge Darr Se- Neerja
Vande Mataram- ABCD 2
Jaihind ki Sena- Shershaah
Tu Bhula Jise- Airlift
Jai Ho- Slumdog Millionaire
India Wale- Happy New Year
Chale Chalo- Lagaan
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani
(Edited by : Sudarsanan Mani)
