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Updated at: Jan 24, 2023 21:22 IST
Republic Day Special: A musical tribute celebrating nationhood
As India rings in its 74th Republic Day on January 26, people, across caste, creed and religion, will unite in celebration, demonstrating their love for the Tricolour and embodying the spirit of oneness and brotherhood — ideals that the Republic was founded on. As the nation gears up for one of its red-letter days, here’s a look at some songs that are rooted in nationalism and convey national fervour like few others do. Needless to say, composer-extraordinaire AR Rahman figures prominently on the list.
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Des Rangila (Fanaa)
Sung by Mahalakshmi Iyer and composed by Jatin-Lalit, this song is peppy in nature, which is quite uncharacteristic of patriotic anthems.
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Yeh jo des hai tera (Swades)
Sung and composed by A R Rahman, this song fills the heart with an utmost feeling of patriotism. This soulful song has a soothing charm about it.
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Rang De Basanti (Rang De Basanti)
Another composition by A R Rahman and sung by Daler Mehndi, this rendition of Rang De Basanti makes the heart beat faster.
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Desh Mere Desh Mere Meri jaan Hai Tu (The Legend of Bhagat Singh)
Sung by Sukhwinder Singh and A R Rahman, this soulful song makes us feel proud.
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Bharat hum ko jaan se pyara hai (Roja)
Sung by Hariharan and composed by A R Rahman, this song unites India. Multiple hindi songs have come up in these years, but this song touches the chord of Indians.
