There is a SMS joke which says “100 me 99 beiman, phir bhi mera Bharat mahan”.
Isn’t this true? Our country has all the problems of the world – crooked leaders, corruption, terrorism, poverty, inflation, floods, starvation – you name the problem and it is in India. But inspite of all that, we love our country so much! Indians who go abroad and enjoy the luxurious life there, also want to come back to the motherland they love!! Why is this so?
This is because our country is like our mother, and whether our mother is ugly, poor or ill, we will always love her. Similarly, we will always love our motherland. We do love our country, but we love it more on special days like Independence Day.
On this the 64th Independence day of our country, patriotism is the need of the hour. More so, because of the blatant corruption everywhere. So on this blessed day, let us remember those who gave their lives so that we could live in a free country.
Happy Independence Day!! This is my musical tribute to my country, through ten famous patriotic songs.
1) Sujalam Suphalam Malayajashitalam
Sasyashyamalam Mataram..Vande Mataram
The national song of India is the first we remember, the song which inspired our freedom movement. This is from the movie Anand Math (1952) and the song is by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Music is by Hemant Kumar and the song is immortalized by the voice of India, Lata Mangeshkar. This song was been criticised by some as being representative of militant Hinduism, there is nothing further from the truth than this. This song and movie is based on the Sanyasi rebellion of the late 1700s when Hindu sanyasis and Muslim fakirs joined hands to take on the East India Company.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=0-Q4hcPiJ0Q
2) Aao Bacho tumhe dikhaye jhanki hindustan ki
Is mitti se tilak karo ye dharati hai balidaan ki
Vande maataram, Vande maataram
This is from the movie Jagriti (1954). Kavi Pradeep has written the lyrics and also sung the song, music is by Hemant Kumar.
Video link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lWsGPxp4s1w
3) Chodo Kal Ki Baatein Kal Ki Baat Purani
Naye Daur me likhenge milkar nayi kahani
Hum Hindustani Hum Hindustani
This song from Hum Hindustani (1960) is sung by Mukesh, lyrics by Prem Dhawan and music by Usha Khanna. This is the best song in this category. Picturised on Sunil Dutt, the song shows various facets of the country - Congress session presided by Nehru, our armed forces, the farmers, temples, mosques, and the modern temples – factories and dams. The message of this song is great – leave aside the past and move ahead to progress.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=3XWq_FM8_wM
4) Ae Mere Vatan Ke Logo Zara Ankh Me Bhar Lo Pani
Jo Shaheed He Unki Zara Yaad Karo Qurbani
This is without doubt the most famous of patriotic songs. This non filmi song is sung by Lata Mangeshkar, written by Kavi Pradeep and music by C Ramchandra. On 26th January 1963, a live performance of this song in Delhi by Lata moved Nehru to tears. Even today, there will be very few dry eyes when one hears this song.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=9ZHq441Chb4
5) Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon Desh Ka Sipahi Hoon
Bolo Mere Sang Jai Hind Jai Hind
From the movie Son of India (1962), this cute song is sung by Shakeel Badayuni, music is by Naushad, sung by Shanti Mathur and picturised on a child artiste.
Video link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=-liLE7v5Kdc
6) Jahan Daal Daal Per Soni Ki Chidiya Karti hain Basera
Wo Bharat Desh Hain Mera. Wo Bharat Desh Hain Mera
This song from Sikander-e-Azam (1965 ) is picturised on Prithvriraj Kapoor, who as Porus who sets out for his epic battle with Alexander. The song is excellently sung by Mohd. Rafi, composed by Hansraj Behl and written by Rajinder Krishan.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=-50qe9qrUDk
7) Ae Watan Ae Watan Humko Teri Kasam
Teri Raahon Me Jaan Tak Luta Jayenge
This is an epic song from a classic movie Shaheed (1965). The Lyrics and Music is by Prem Dhawan. And the sung is evocatively sung by Mohd. Rafi. This song is picturised on Manoj Kumar who as Bhagat Singh climbs the gallows.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=k7CH5GbXZ-U
8) Mere Desh Ki Dharti
Sona Ugle Ugle Heere Moti
A legendary patriotic song from the movie Upkar (1968). This is picturised on Mr.Bharat Manoj Kumar. Mahendra Kapoor's booming voice brings life into this song written by Gulshan Bawra with music by Kalyanji Anandji.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=oinl0-Y2yKc
9) Har Karam Apna Karenge Ae Watan Tere Liye
Dil Diya Hain Jaan bhi denge Ae Watan Tere Liye
The song from the movie Karma (1986) is sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy and Mohd. Aziz, The song by Anand Bakshi is composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and is picturised on Nutan and Dilip Kumar.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=ceV0q6MchKc
10) Jana Gana Mana Adhinayak Jaye He
Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata
I end this review with the national anthem, the song to which all of us rise in respect. Rabindranath Tagore’s epic song is probably the song which almost all Indians know by heart. It is always a thrill to listen to the national anthem.
Video link : https://youtube.com/watch?v=ftD3gDA-5S0
There are numerous patriotic songs and it is difficult to select ten. But I have selected my favourite ten, hope you like it.
Do let me know your favourite patriotic songs!!
