Desh bhakti songs from Hindi films for 26 January and 15 August
Schools, housing societies and offices need desh bhakti songs twice a year, for Republic Day on 26 January and Independence Day on 15 August. This list covers Hindi film patriotic songs from the 1950s to today, from songs about soldiers and freedom fighters to songs about home and the land. Every song opens in the Bolly Music app with the words on screen if you are preparing a group performance.
| # | Song | Film | Year | Singers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aisa Des Hai MeraVeer-Zaara · 2004 | Veer-Zaara | 2004 | Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Maan |
| 2 | Ae WatanRaazi · 2018 | Raazi | 2018 | Arijit Singh, Sunidhi Chauhan |
| 3 | Aye Watan Tere LiyeKarma · 1986 | Karma | 1986 | Mohammad Aziz, Kavita Krishnamurthy |
| 4 | Chak De! IndiaChak De! India · 2007 | Chak De! India | 2007 | Sukhwinder Singh, Salim–Sulaiman, Marianne D'Cruz |
| 5 | Ghar Kab AaogeBorder 2 · 2026 | Border 2 | 2026 | Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod, Arijit Singh |
| 6 | I Love My IndiaPardes · 1997 | Pardes | 1997 | Kavita Krishnamurthy, Hariharan, Aditya Narayan |
| 7 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai HindustaniPhir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani · 2000 | Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani | 2000 | Udit Narayan |
| 8 | TirangaYodha · 2024 | Yodha | 2024 | B Praak |
| 9 | Mere Desh Ki DhartiUpkar · 1967 | Upkar | 1967 | Mahendra Kapoor |
| 10 | Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka, Albelon KaNaya Daur · 1957 | Naya Daur | 1957 | Mohammed Rafi, S. Balbir |
| 11 | Aao Bachchon Tumhe DikhayeJagriti · 1954 | Jagriti | 1954 | Kavi Pradeep |
| 12 | Hum Laye Hain Toofan SeJagriti · 1954 | Jagriti | 1954 | Mohammed Rafi |
| 13 | Sarfaroshi Ki TamannaShaheed · 1965 | Shaheed | 1965 | Mohammad Rafi, Manna Dey, Rajendra Mehta |
| 14 | O Mera Rang De Basanti CholaShaheed · 1965 | Shaheed | 1965 | Mukesh, Mahendra Kapoor, Rajendra Mehta |
| 15 | Mera Rang De BasantiThe Legend of Bhagat Singh · 2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | Sonu Nigam, Manmohan Waris |
| 16 | Kasam Tumko WatanThe Legend of Bhagat Singh · 2002 | The Legend of Bhagat Singh | 2002 | Sukhwinder Singh |
| 17 | Mere Desh PremiyonDesh Premee · 1982 | Desh Premee | 1982 | Mohammed Rafi |
| 18 | Yeh Jo Des Hai TeraSwades · 2004 | Swades | 2004 | A. R. Rahman, Madhukar Dhumal |
| 19 | Kandhon Se Milte Hain KandheLakshya · 2004 | Lakshya | 2004 | Kunal Ganjawala, Sonu Nigam, Roop Kumar Rathod |
| 20 | Insaaf Ki Dagar PeGunga Jumna · 1961 | Gunga Jumna | 1961 | Hemant Kumar |
| 21 | Nanha Munna Rahi HoonSon of India · 1962 | Son of India | 1962 | Shanti Mathur |
| 22 | Us Mulk Ki Sarhad KoAnkhen · 1968 | Ankhen | 1968 | Mohammed Rafi |
| 23 | Ab Ke BarasKranti · 1981 | Kranti | 1981 | Mahendra Kapoor |
| 24 | Jai Hind Ki SenaaShershaah · 2021 | Shershaah | 2021 | Vikram Montrose |
| 25 | Mitti Ke BeteBorder 2 · 2026 | Border 2 | 2026 | Sonu Nigam |
| 26 | Hindustan Meri JaanBorder 2 · 2026 | Border 2 | 2026 | B Praak, Mohit Chauhan |
| 27 | Desh PehleMain Atal Hoon · 2024 | Main Atal Hoon | 2024 | Jubin Nautiyal |
| 28 | Bharat Mata Ki JaiShanghai · 2012 | Shanghai | 2012 | Vishal Dadlani, Keerthi Sagathia, Mandar Apte |
| 29 | Jaaga HindustanGold · 2018 | Gold | 2018 | Divya Kumar |
| 30 | Vande Mataram (Female)Anand Math · 1952 | Anand Math | 1952 | Lata Mangeshkar |
| 31 | Vande MataramABCD 2 · 2015 | ABCD 2 | 2015 | Daler Mehndi, Tanishka Sanghvi, Badshah |
| 32 | Apna Desh Paraye LogApna Desh Paraye Log · 1989 | Apna Desh Paraye Log | 1989 | Mahendra Kapoor |
| 33 | Taqat Watan Ki Humse HaiPrem Pujari · 1970 | Prem Pujari | 1970 | Mohammed Rafi, Manna Dey |
| 34 | Watan Ke RakhwaleWatan Ke Rakhwale · 1987 | Watan Ke Rakhwale | 1987 | Mahendra Kapoor |
| 35 | BharatThe Diplomat · 2025 | The Diplomat | 2025 | Hariharan |
We chose patriotic songs from Hindi films about the country, its soldiers or its freedom struggle, ordered by how widely known they are.
Heart these in Bolly Music and the list is ready on the day, with the words on screen.
