It has been 72 years since India became a free nation. In less than 8 decades the country has shown immense growth in every field, from finance to science and technology, from arts to political issues. On August 15, the entire country will be in the celebratory mode for 73rd Independence Day, and well, for the kind of culture Indians have cultivated, we need a playlist for the occasion. No celebration is complete without a specially curated playlist at hand and the songs the new-age patriotic songs such as Akshay Kumar’s 'Teri Mitti', Vicky Kaushal’s 'Challa', it tops the list. So, without further ado, let us take the opportunity to handpick the best patriotic songs that the Indian entertainment industry has churned out over the years.

The likes of 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' and 'Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon' never get old. The songs are still a favourite of kids to perform at Independence Day gatherings at schools. So, you mind if we skip the very obvious timeless classics from this list of patriotic songs? Over the years, we have had newer melodies like 'Aisa Des Hai Mera' and 'Ye Jo Des Hai Tera'. Thanks to Shah Rukh Khan in this case.

So, here we go...our top 10 patriotic songs

Ye Jo Des Hai Tera

Suno Gaur Se Duniya Walon

Ae Watan

Mera Mulk Mera Desh

I Love My India

Rang De Basanti

Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe

Teri Mitti

Chak De India

Challa

We cannot thank the makers of these songs enough for giving us something to hum whenever patriotism is coursing through the veins. The context of all the songs is different. One is about defending the motherland from Afghan invaders from Kesari, while another is about just a melody to say I Love My India. Despite the difference, the patriotism and the love for the nation in all of the songs are well-reflected.

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