Patriotism is the feeling of love, devotion, and sense of attachment to a country and also the alliance with other citizens who share the same sentiment. This attachment, this love, and emotion can be as gentle as a wave in the ocean that brings along a sense of affinity to commemorate the diverse culture. Patriotism is not just a feeling that comes and goes very frequently. It is the sentiment that stays there, right there inside one’s heart and encourages an individual to grow beyond limits and a motivation to do the right thing. And songs are one of the best ways to show your love for the country. Songs are something that one can feel or relate to. So here we are with a list of top 10 best Bollywood patriotic songs in Hindi.
1.# Maa Tujhe Salaam
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 1997
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman
- Sung by: A.R. Rahman
- Album Name: Vande Matram
Later in 2002, the song was used in the movie “Maa Tujhe Salaam”, directed by Tinu Verma. The movie starred Sunny Doel and also developed patriotism in the heart of the people. This was one of the best patriotic songs in Hindi at that time and still, this song never fails in generating such feelings in the heart of the people.
2.# Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
- Composed by: C. Ramchandra
- Year: 1963
- Lyrics: Kavi Pradeep
- Sung by: Late Lata Mangeshkar
The song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar in 1963 as a tribute to the Indian soldiers who died during the Sino-Indian War of 1962. The song is not very popular nowadays, but the lyrics still are the best.
3.# Insaf ki dagar pe, bachchon dikhao chalke
- Composed by: Naushad
- Year: 1961
- Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni
- Sung by: Hemant Kumar
- Movie Name: Ganga Jamuna
This school song was from a 1961 film, ‘Ganga Jamuna’. The song represents the newfound optimism of Independent India. It pays tribute to the leaders of India’s freedom struggle.
4.# Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 2004
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman
- Sung by: A.R. Rahman
- Movie Name: Swedes
Yet again, A. R. Rahman’s top patriotic song is on the list. The song gradually develops the spirit of nationalism inside and individual. It talks about the bond one person has with its country, whether you are far away or withing your country.
5.# Aisa Des Hai Mera
- Composed by: The Late Madan Mohan
- Year: 2004
- Lyrics: Javed Akhtar
- Sung by: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann, Pritha Majumder
- Movie Name: Veer Zaara
6.# Desh Mere Desh Mere
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 2002
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman
- Sung by: A.R. Rahman and Sukhwinder Singh
- Movie Name: The Legend Of Bhagat Singh
A.R. Rahman is into the picture again. This is his third entry in the list and a lot more is to come. This patriotic song in Hindi, generates the thought of “country first” in the minds of people of the country.
7.# Aye mere pyare watan
- Composed by: Salil Chowdhury
- Year: 1961
- Lyrics: Gulzar
- Sung by: Manna Dey
- Movie: Kabuliwala
This is one of the most patriotic songs in Hindi, about the motherland India. It was brilliantly composed by Salil Chaudhury, which dictated the story of the Indo-China war of 1962.
8.# Jai Ho
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 2008
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman, Tanvi Shah and Gulzar
- Sung by: A.R. Raman
- Movie Name: Slumdog Millionaire
It was a new patriotic song “Jai Ho” and is quite different from other kinds of patriotic songs. It is a slow and soulful song sung by A.R. Rahman.
9.# Rang De Basanti
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 2005
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman
- Sung by: A.R. Rahman and Daler Mehndi
- Movie Name: Rang De Basanti
A.R. Rahman has definitely understood the pulse of real patriotism. He knows, what will impact the audience the most. This playful patriotic song is high in fervor and zeal. Daler Mehndi’s voice fills the heart of people with lots of energy.
10.# Chale Chalo
- Composed by: A.R. Rahman
- Year: 2011
- Lyrics: A.R. Rahman
- Sung by: A.R. Rahman and Srinivas
- Movie Name: Lagaan
Lagaan is one of the movies that showcased victory. The movie is filled with lots of patriotic songs, and “Chale Chalo” is one of the best patriotic songs in Hindi. Each word of the song is sure to fill you with courage and energy. to know more continue on Talepost.