On 26th January 1950, the Indian Constitution was made effective. As we look forward to celebrate the 69th Republic day of India; celebrated RJ duo Rakesh and Pragya have looked back and compiled a list of twenty songs Indian Cinema has gifted us over the years since 1950, to help connect with the patriot in all of us. Jiyo Bangla presents Rakesh and Pragya’s list of musical hits:
Watan Ki Raah Mein
Film: Shaheed | Year: 1948 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi, H. Khan Mastana and Chorus
Vande Mataram
Film: Anand Math | Year: 1952 | Singers: Lata Mangeshkar and Chorus
Hum Laye Hain Toofan Se
Film: Jagriti | Year: 1955 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi
Main Garibon Ka Dil Hoon
Film: Abe-Hayat | Year: 1955 | Singers: Hemant Kumar
Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka
Film: Naya Daur | Year: 1957 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi, Balbir and Chorus
Sare Jahan Se Achha….
Film: Bhai Bahen | Year: 1959 | Singers: Asha Bhosle and Chorus
Yeh Mati Sabhi Ki Kahani
Film: Navrang | Year: 1959 | Singers: Mahendra Kapoor
Hum Hindustani Hum Hindustani
Film: Navrang | Year: 1960 | Singers: Mukesh and Chorus
Aye Mere Pyaare Watan
Film: Kabuliwala | Year: 1961 | Singers: Manna Dey
Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe
Film: Ganga Jamuna | Year: 1961 | Singers: Hemant Kumar and Chorus
Nanha Munna Rahi Hoon
Film: Son of India | Year: 1962 | Singers: Shanti Mathur and Chorus
Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Saathiyon
Film: Haqeeqat | Year: 1964 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi and Chorus
Apni Azadi Ko Hum
Film: Leader | Year: 1964 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi and Chorus
Ae Watan Ae Watan
Film: Shaheed | Year: 1965 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi and Chorus
Jahan Dal Dal Pe Sone Ki Chidiya
Film: Sikandar-E-Azam | Year: 1965 | Singers: Mohd. Rafi and Chorus
Mere Desh Ki Dharti Sona Ugle
Film: Upkaar | Year: 1967 | Singers: Mahendra Kapoor and Chorus
Bharat Ka Rahnewala Hoon
Film: Purab Aur Paschim | Year: 1970 | Singers: Mahendra Kapoor
Dekho Veer Jawanon
Film: Aakraman | Year: 1975 | Singers: Kishore Kumar
Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyaara
Film: Roja | Year: 1993 | Singers: Hariharan
Mera Rang De Basanti Chola
Film: The Legend of Bhagat Singh | Year: 2002 | Singers: Sonu Nigam and Manmohan Waris