Ten Bollywood songs that makes us feel proud as INDIAN

1. Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo

• Movie: ­Non-Film (1963)
• Singer: Lata Mangeshkar
• Music Director: Ramchandra
• Lyricist: Kavi Pradeep

This famous song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar remembering the Indian soldiers who died during the Indo-Pak war of 1962. The song was notably performed live on 27 January, 1963 at the Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi on account of Republic Day in the presence of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The song is so touching that it had moved Nehru to tears at that time. The immortal lyrics of the song were written by a famous poet Kavi Pradeep.

2.  Maa Tujhe Salam (Vande Mataram)

• Movie: Non-Film (1997)
• Singer: A. R. Rahman
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: Mehboob

The song “Maa Tujhe Salam” is one of the most powerful compositions of Rahman ever. This is the title song of the album Vande Mataram that was released in 1997. The song has a great impact on the patriotic and nationalistic mood of the country and it arouses a strong sense of pride and responsibility. The song won many awards for its amazing lyrics and music. The song is so popular that, when “BBC World Service” conducted an international poll in 2002 to choose amongst the most famous songs of all time, this song was voted second.

3.  Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai

• Movie: Roja (1992)
• Singer: Hariharan and Chorus
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: K. Mishra

This song will surely touch your heart if you understand the word by word meaning. This A.R. Rahman composition is very beautifully sung by Hariharan and has been inspiring a lot of people since then. The song is very devotional and beautiful and it reminds us of our love for our country.

4.  Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera, Swadesh Hai Tera

• Movie: Swades (2004)
• Singer: A. R. Rahman
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: Javed Akhtar

This is one of the most touching patriotic song ever. The lines of the song tell us that the country is ours, it always calls us. This is a bond that can never be broken.This is also one of the finest composition of A.R. Rahman that surely makes a place in your heart. The shehnai mix in the song makes it soulful. The song gives us a sense of pride and love for our country. The music of the song is very touchy and truly a work of genius.

5.  Chak De India

• Movie: Chak De India (2007)
• Singer: Sukhwinder Singh, Salim Merchant
• Music Director: Salim-Sulaiman
• Lyricist: Salim-Sulaiman

This composition of Salim-Suleiman inspires us to the core. Chak De India is a very enthusiastic patriotic song that clicks immediately. Shah Rukh Khan’s presence along with his national hockey team adds a sporty touch to the song. The song has a feeling that says let’s do it with much enthusiasm.

6.  Mere Desh Ki Dharti

• Movie: Upkar (1967)
• Singer: Mahendra Kapoor
• Music Director: Kalyanji- Anandji
• Lyricist: Qamar, Prem Dhawan, Indeevar and Gulshan Bawra

This song reminds us of the jewels that our country produces at differ time. The song has a motherly touch and directly points to the freedom fighters and very famous persons who were born in our country. Composed by Kalyanji-Anandji and sung by Mahendra Kapoor, this song is a masterpiece. Mahendra Kapoor also won the best male playback singer for this song.

7.  Dil Diya Hai Jaan Bhi Denge

• Movie: Karma (1986)
• Singer: Kavita Krishnamurthy and Mohammed Aziz
• Music Director: Laxmikant Pyarelal.
• Lyricist: Anand Bakshi.

This song can make you emotional for our beloved homeland. Kavita Krishnamurthy and Mohammed Aziz had sung this melodious song very beautifully that will surely touch your heart. The feeling of patriotism was depicted very clearly by famous music director  Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyricist Anand Bakshi.

8.  Rang De Basanti

• Movie: Rang De Basanti (2006)
• Singer: Daler Mehndi, K.S. Chithra
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: Javed Akhtar and Prasoon Joshi

This song is the title track of the movie Rang De Basanti. Sung by Daler Mehndi, this song is full of loud beats and rhythms. The patriotic song is full of energy and will surely make you feel energetic from inside. You can’t even stop yourself from doing some ‘bhangda’ steps with this nicely composed song.

9.  Chale Chalo

• Movie: Lagaan (2001)
• Singer:   A. R. Rahman, Srinivas 
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: Javed Akhtar

This song inspires us to move forward despite of all obstructions. The song gives a wonderful message that whatever be the difficulty of a task, it doesn’t matter. If we have the soul power and mental strength then we can perform at any stage and under any situation. This is another A.R. Rahman’s eternal masterpiece. Amir Khan’s presence along with his villagers and cricket team has created the right theme for the song.

10.  Mera Rang De Basanti Chola

• Movie: The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002)
• Singer: Sonu Nigam, Manmohan Waaris
• Music Director: A. R. Rahman
• Lyricist: Sameer

The song is very beautifully composed and it has a very intense and soulful touch. The song describes the mental state of a freedom fighter and arouses a sense of pride. Sung by Sonu Nigam and Manmohan Warris, this song has won many hearts and is truly among the top patriotic song ever.

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