PATRIOTIC SONGS

This month I am sharing patriotic songs on the eve of the Republic Day and some of them are so rich in emotions. I already posted some of the selected songs in the month of August.I’m going to list here a few of my favorite lines picked from various songs.

Kar chale hum fida
Jano tan sathio
Ab tumhre havale
Vatan sathio
Kar Chale Hum Fida Jaano Tan Sathiyo..
Ab Tumhare Hawaale Vatan Sathiyo..

From the Film ’’Haqeeqat’’, penned by the great Kaifi Azmi, composed by Madan Mohan and sung by none other than Mohammed Rafi.

Translation: We have sacrificed our lives and our bodies, O’ friends, now the country is in your hands, O’ friends.
This is from a film called Haqiqat that was made in the wake of the Chinese invasion of India in the early 60s. It was one of the best songs of Mohammed Rafi and whenever I listen to it, it brings tears to my eyes. It further says:
Sans thamti gayee
Nabz jamti gayee
Phir bhi badte kadam ko
Na rukne diya
Kat Gaye sar hamare to
To kutch gum nahi
Sar Himalay ka hamne
Jhukne diya

Translation: Our breaths stopped, our pulses froze, but we never let our advancing footsteps cease; we didn’t care when our heads were cut, but we didn’t let the Himalayan’s head down.

Thousands of Indian soldiers were killed first, because the Chinese had a huge army, and then, we were caught off-guard. Our leaders thought: since we are so peaceful, nobody should attack us. It’s a true tribute to the motherland by a dying soldier, who won’t let the Tricolor fall till his last breath.

This song depicts the pain that lies behind the smiles of our brave men. The message to the fellow countrymen to take care of the motherland when they are gone is conveyed so easily and effectively that seldom any person hearing this beautiful creation can remain unaffected. A fabulous piece of work...


Taqat vatan ki humse he
Izzat vatan ki humse he
Himmat vatan ki humse he
Insaan ke hum rakhvale
De kar apna khoon seenchte
Desh ki hum phulvari
Bansi se bandook bana dein
Hum wo prem pujari…

Translation: We are the strength of the nation; we our honour of the nation; we are the valor of the nation; we are the protectors of the humankind. We water the flower beds of the country with our blood; in an instant we can turn our flutes into guns, we are such devotees of love…

The song is from the film Prem Pujari sung by Mohd.Rafi, Neeraj is the lyricist and S D Burman is the music director. It’s a full-fledged military song.

’’Har Karam Apna Karenge, Ae Watan Tere Liye...
Dil Diya hain..Jaan Bhi denge..Ae Watan Tere Liye...

From the film ’’Karma’’, Sung by Kavita Krishnamoorthy..and Mohammed Aziz.

Translation:

“We will do everything that we can do for you O Motherland. The heart is already yours and our life is also yours O motherland.” The sense of dedication and the courage to do everything for thy motherland come Awesome lyrics with right ingredients of a patriotic song.

Kavitha Krishnamurthy’s powerful voice just makes blood flow faster in your veins as it drives in the fact that patriotism is not time bound.


Aye Watan, Aye Watan, hum ko teri kasam
teri raahon pe jaan tak lutaa jaayenge
phool kya cheez hai, tere kadmon pe hum,
bhent apne saron ki chadha jaayenge

sung by Mohd. Rafi, from movie Shaheed, talks about the secularity of our nation and the patriotic feelings of the people towards our mother land. It installs a sense of pride among the countrymen. Like most patriotic songs of that period, this too has been crooned by Rafi while the composition is of Prem Dhawan.

'Apni azadi ko hum'hargiz miTaa sakte nahin

This song gave the message of toughness and a strong will. It brought forward the sentiments of people who were not ready to bow down under any circumstances. From the film 'Leader' (1964), it had brilliant vocals by Lata Mangeshkar and Rafi, reflect the determination and sense of purpose that got us the coveted freedom

Ae mere watan ke logon, zara aankh mein bhar lo paani,
jo shaheed huye hain unki, zara yaad karo qurbaani.
Ae mere watan ke logo, Zara aankh me bhar lo paani

Who can forget this song, which was a tribute to the Indian army which fought in 1962Indo-Chinese war, despite all odds, to the last man. Penned by Kavi Pradeep, set to music by C. Ramchandra and rendered in the inimitable voice of Lata Mangeshkar tops the list. This song brought tears to the eyes of then Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. Even after having heard it a few hundred times, It still has that effect on me. This, song, tells us that the freedom we enjoy is a gift from those in the armed forces. A very sobering thought.

I bet not one of us could have forced our tears back while this song is sung. Such powerful impact it leaves on the listener. It surely makes your heart heavy and makes you bow your head a hundred times to these great leaders. It is the result of their sacrifices and efforts that we dwell in Free India.

"Aye mere pyare watan":

This track from the film "Kabuliwala" (1961) had all the ingredients of a legendary song. It was composed by Salil Choudhury, with Manna Dey. One of the sincerest, overwhelming and the best patriotic song ever. I have No words to express. A must hear for today's youth. Fantastic, Classic best lyric truly touching and inspiring song. Deeply rooted in our motherland. Salute to the composer for spreading a message of unity, peace, integrity and love. Such songs can only be composed and sung to the hearts of million Hindustanis. One side composing and other side singing of this song was really a miraculous and extraordinary one. This song fills the patriotism not only in the hearts of Indians but in the whole world. This is a song which is a symbol of unity, peace, integrity and love. We should inspire with this song and try to adopt the message which it is giving to us.This song is my very near about my heart. I like very much this song and when sing this song, my tears is coming out of my eyes. Shri Manna Dey Ji is very Great singer.

Bharat Humko Jaan se Pyara Hai from Roja… sung by hariharan

Though I liked the telugu and tamil version, this song in Hindi is definitely not lost in translation… The song is a statement of current values and sense of patriotism in an India under the threat of terrorism. Again, driving home that patriotism has no time frame.