Independence Day 2024: 5 Evergreen Non-Filmy Patriotic Songs to Celebrate August 15!

Music continues to play a significant role in the celebrations of our glorious 78 years of independence. While we adore “Chak De India” and “Mere Desh ki Dharti” and cry to “Kar Chale Hum Fida” and “Ae Mere Pyare Watan” when it comes to well-known patriotic anthems, we want to explore outside Bollywood on this Independence Day.

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Even though Hindi films have produced some of the best patriotic songs, other songs from artists that have never gone out of style have also become everlasting masterpieces. As you immerse yourself in a musical journey honouring the sacrifices and accomplishments that distinguish our nation, let the motivational lyrics and melodies reignite your passion for the motherland.

Independence Day 2024: Non-Filmy Patriotic Songs

1. Saare Jahan Se AcchaThe great poet Iqbal described the united Hindustan, which included Bangladesh, Pakistan, and modern-day India, in his poem “Saare Jahan Se Accha”. Ironically, this was initially published on August 16, 1904, 43 years after the same day when a newly independent nation was born. The song was sung by Lata Mangeshkar and composed by Pandit Ravishankar.
2. Vande MataramBankim Chandra composed this song in 1875, and since then, it has been translated and reinterpreted in a myriad of ways. On India’s 50th independence anniversary, AR Rahman decided to give the song a beats-infused makeover and updated the track to reflect the current era of India.
3. Kadam Kadam Badhaye JaThe Indian National Army, founded by Subhas Chandra Bose, uses this song as their regimental quick march. Following World War II, the inspiring song, written by Pt. Vanshidhar Shukla and composed by Ram Singh Thakuri, was outlawed in India due to seditious accusations. Nevertheless, August 1947 saw the lifting of the prohibition and is now recognized as a patriotic anthem in India.
4. Aye Mere Watan Ke LogonThis song was first performed by Lata Mangeshkar on January 27, 1963, at Ramlila Maidan in front of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, two months after the India-China War ended. The song, which honours Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the conflict, was written by Kavi Pradeep and composed by C Ramchandra.
5. Maa Tujhe SalaamThis patriotic song, which is a staple of the list, is taken from the album “Vande Mataram.” Written and sung by Mehboob and AR Rahman respectively, the record was put together with the motherland in mind. It came out in 1997 and soon became the best-selling non-film album in Indian history.