15 patriotic songs that give you goosebumps and awaken the patriotic spirit in you!

Patriotic songs have always been a huge part of our Independence Day celebrations and these songs definitely have to be a part of your playlist!

Over the years, Bollywood has given us an abundance of patriotic movies to watch. Some of these movies celebrate the unsung heroes of our country and some highlight the values and culture our country stands for. All of us at some point have felt deeply moved or teary eyed by seeing the sacrifices made by our soldiers and freedom fighters who fearlessly fought for us so we – the future generation can live a better life. But what makes these movies so emotional and soulful are the patriotic songs that they have to offer! The songs are so rich with its lyrics that they breathe life into the characters and bring out the essence of the stories.  

Apart from making the movie look like a masterpiece, these songs also became a part of our lives. We’ve sung them together with our family and friends and played them every Independence Day while hoisting the flag in our building or during march past in school.

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These songs will make you celebrate Independence Day with gratitude, respect and love!

Teri Mitti by B Praak and Arko (Kesari)

Vande Mataram by Kavitha Krishnamurthy, Usha Uthup and Sandesh Shandilya (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

Ye Jo Des Hai Tera by A.R. Rahman (Swades)

Chak De India by Sukhwinder Singh (Chak De India)

Ae Watan by Sunidhi Chauhan (Raazi)

Challa by Romy, Shashwat Sachdev and Vivek Hariharan (Uri: The Surgical Strike)

Des Rangila by Mahalakshmi Iyer (Fanaa)

Rang De Basanti by Daler Mehendi and K.S. Chitra (Rang De Basanti)

Chale Chalo by A.R. Rahman (Lagaan)

Ae Mere Pyaare Watan by Manna Dey (Kabuliwala)

Sandese Aate Hai by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod (Border)

Ae Mere Watan ke Logon by Lata Mangeshkar

Maa Tujhe Salaam by A.R. Rahman

Suno Gaur Se Duniya Waalon by Shankar Mahadevan

Lakshya by Shankar Mahadevan (Lakshya)

Are you ready to add these to your Independence day playlist? Let us know your favorites in the comments below!

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