26 January is celebrated every year as the Republic Day of India. On this day in 1950, India got its Constitution. This day is marked as a national holiday. In the morning, the Republic Day celebrations are telecast live at India Gate in New Delhi. Tableaux and performances by people from different parts and sections of the country celebrate this important day in the history of our country. In such a situation, these are some patriotic songs by listening to which you can make this day more special.
your soil
The song ‘Teri Mitti’ from Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Kesari’ is about the sacrifices that soldiers make for India without any second thought. This song describes the immense bravery of those who were martyred for the country. B Praak’s voice adds weight and emotions to this song and people become very emotional after listening to this song. This song has got 369 million views on YouTube.
oh country
The song ‘Ae Watan’ was to be sung by Sunidhi Chauhan in Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer ‘Raazi’. This song is about bravery and determination to protect India and its dignity. It talks about how no matter where a person is, his love for India will follow him. This song has got 153 million views on YouTube.
rang De Basanti
The patriotic Bollywood song ‘Rang De Basanti’ from Aamir Khan starrer film ‘Rang De Basanti’ will awaken the nationalism within you. Its powerful lyrics, beats and music will make you dance and make you express pride and joy in being an Indian. This song has got 27 million views on YouTube.
This is your country
One of the most beautiful patriotic songs in Shahrukh Khan’s film ‘Swades’ was ‘Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera’. This song in the voice of AR Rahman spreads peace and reminds you of India if you live abroad. This is dedicated to all those NRIs who miss living in their country. This song has got 25 million views on YouTube.
Such is my country
You will fall in love with the land and sky of India after listening to the song ‘Aisa Desh Hai Mera’ from Shahrukh Khan and Preity Zinta starrer ‘Veer-Zaara’. This song tells the beauty of India. In this, great artists like Lata Mangeshkar, Preeta Majumdar, Gurdas Maan, Udit Narayan have lent their voices. This song has got 205 million views on YouTube.
shoulder to shoulder
The song ‘Kandho Se Milte Hain Khandhe’ brings out the spirit of the Indian Army. The camaraderie and brotherhood among the soldiers helped them overcome insurmountable odds. Of their dedication to each other and their motherland. This is really the best song for our soldiers. Javed Akhtar brilliantly captured the feeling of friendship between soldiers in his songs and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy have given it the feel of a marching song through their composition. This song has got 52 million views on YouTube.
messages arrive
“Sandesh Aate Hain” is a song that most of us have grown up listening to. It introduces you to the turmoil that soldiers feel when letters from home reach them. Memories of their loved ones surround them but they suppress those feelings and continue to perform their duty devotedly. They understand that their first and most important equation is with their motherland. Javed Akhtar has won the Filmfare Trophy for writing this song. This song has got 15 million views on YouTube.