Republic day 2025: Desh bhakti songs that ignite patriotism in every heart

New Delhi: Bollywood has given us several songs that celebrate the spirit of Independent India and remind us of the sacrifices made for India’s independence. From the popular song ‘Chak De! India’ to ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’, these Bollywood songs evoke emotions of patriotism. If you are looking for patriotic songs for a performance at school or a locality’s Republic Day event, then we have curated a list of Hindi songs that perfectly resonate with the theme.

Republic Day marks the adoption of the Constitution of India and celebrates the values of democracy, freedom, and equality. As Republic Day is just around the corner, here’s a look at some iconic songs that perfectly capture the spirit of the day.

Republic Day songs

Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon

‘Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon’ sung by Lata Mangeshkar and composed by Kavi Pradeep and C Ramchandra. The song is a heart-wrenching tribute to Indian soldiers and continues to bring tears to Indians. The modern rendition of the song from the upcoming film, Sky Force, was recently released, which has been received well by the people.

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Chak De! India

Shah Rukh Khan starrer Chak De! India‘s title song is an energetic anthem that evokes the emotion of pride. The song is crooned by Sukhwinder Singh, Salim Merchant and Marianne D’Cruz and composed by the duo Salim-Sulaiman.

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Rang De Basanti

The title track of Aamir Khan’s film Rang De Basanti is a popular song that evokes emotions of patriotism and pride. The song is sung by Daler Mehndi and Chitra and composed by AR Rahman. Prasoon Joshi pens the lyrics of the track.

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Maa Tujhe Salaam

A soulful masterpiece by music maestro AR Rahman, ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ inspires feelings of patriotism with its powerful lyrics.

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Mera Rang De Basanti Chola

Another masterpiece by AR Rahman, ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ highlights the sacrifices made for the Independence of India. It is sung by Sonu Nigam.

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I Love My India

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A popular track from the film Pardes starring Shah Rukh Khan and Mahima Chaudhry. The song features Amrish Puri singing with pride about his country. The song is sung by Shankar Mahadevan, Hariharan, and Kavita Krishnamurthy.

For the unversed, music has always been a powerful medium for evoking emotions and fostering patriotism, and Republic Day songs are no exception.