Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14 (ANI): India is set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. Music is the best method to evoke feelings and Independence Day celebrations are never complete without catchy music and stirring patriotic songs. Written in celebration of India's grandeur, these well-known songs strike a chord with the spirit of liberty and togetherness, inspiring feelings of pride and nostalgia in everyone who sings them.
Here are twelve songs that will stir the patriot in you as we commemorate this important day. Vande Mataram 'Vande Mataram' by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is a classic Independence Day anthem that celebrates the strength and beauty of India. It represents the spirit and heritage of the country and functioned as a rallying cry throughout the country's independence war.
Maa Tujhe Salaam From A.R. Rahman's Vande Mataram album, the contemporary patriotic song "Maa Tujhe Salaam" is a favourite music during Independence Day celebrations which expresses love and respect for the country.
Mere Desh Ki Dharti 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' is a timeless classic from the 1967 film 'Upkaar' featuring Manoj Kumar, who played a significant role in popularising then Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri's rally quote, "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisaan". Mera Rang De Basanti Chola 'Mera Rang De Basanti Chola' is a revolutionary anthem featured in the film starring Ajay Devgn, who plays the role of freedom fighter Bhagat Singh. This anthem has been reinvented .