Jana Gana Mana
The Indian National anthem Jana Gana Mana is originally composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. The whole song contains five stanzas. The song was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24 January 1950. At the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress, the song was first sung on 27 December, An official execution of the national anthem takes fifty two seconds. The lyrics were rendered into English by Rabindranath Tagore himself.
Ae Mere Pyrae Vatan
The song ‘Ae Mere Pyare Vatan’ is from the film Kabuliwala released in 1961. The film stars Balraj Sahni and Sonu in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Prem Dhawan. Music director is Salil Choudhary and the singer is Manna Day.
The song ‘Ae Mere Pyare Vatan’ depicts one’s love, attachment and affection to his nation. He feels a strong bond like one may have with his mother or sister; and the more he remembers more he craves for nationhood. ‘Ham jahaan paidaa hue, us jagah pe hii nikale dum’ depicts one’s innermost crave to breathe the last breath where he is born; in the love of thy nation!
Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
The song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achha’ is from the film Bhai Bahan released in 1959. The film stars Daisy Irani and Naaz in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Music Director is Narayan Datta and the singer is Asha Bhonsle.
The song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achha’ is picturised on a kid. Though first few lines of the song are same as Sir Muhammad Iqbal’s poem, other lines of the poem are different. The poem is sung on the occasion of national importance and also in the school as Morning Prayer. It represents love for the nation and patriotism.
Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam
The song ‘Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam’ is from the film Shaheed released in 1965. The film stars Manoj Kumar and Nirupa Roy in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Prem Dhawan, Music Director is also Prem Dhawan and the singer is Rafi.
The song ‘Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam’ praises the role of ‘shaheed’ – a martyr while mentioning it is not convincing for everyone to surrender one’s life for the nation. A line in the song ‘mar ke bhi laal tera, maregaa nahiin’ means martyrs are immortals. Lives of those are worth livings who know to sacrifice their lives for the nation is the heart touching message and motivation from the song. In the song there is a request from martyr to his countrymen that don’t cry on our sacrifice, but the day you celebrate independence; please don’t forget us!
“Par manaao jab aazaad bhaarat ka din, us ghadii tum hame bhuul jaanaa nahiin
De Di Humme Azadi
The song ‘De Di Humme Azadi’ is from the film Jagriti released in 1955. The film stars Abhi Bhattacharya in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep, Music Director is Hemant Kumar and the singer is Lata & Chorus.
The song ‘De Di Humme Azadi’ is pictured on group of students, where the teacher is presenting them the role father of nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ has played in bringing independence to India with the power of truth and non-violence. When it was deem impossible to win over British and win freedom; ‘bapu’ did it so tactfully, that the teacher mentions ‘Takkar Thi Bade Zor Ki, Dushman Bhi Tha Taana; Par Tu Bhi Tha Baapu, Bada Ustaad Puraana’. He signifies the high morals, contribution and sacrifice of beloved ‘bapu’ for the mother nation:
“Jag Mein Jiya Hai Koi, To Baapu Tu Hi Jiya
Tuune Vatan Ki Raah Mein Sab Kuch Luta Diya”
Vande Mataram
The song ‘Vande Mataram’ is from the film Anand Math released in 1952. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor and Geeta Bali in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Bankim Chandra Chaterji, Music Director is Shanti Kumar Desai and the singer is Lata.
Out of all patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ is the oldest one. Originally it was a part of a novel “Anand Math’, the movie contains only few stanzas of the entire song. Among many nationalist the song became a national song. The song is almost fully in Sanskrit. But, the song ‘Vande Mataram’ has become so famous many started the meaning of the song. Later on it was translated in to various languages
Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe
The song ‘Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe’ is from the film Ganga Jamuna released in 1961. The film stars Dilip Kumar and Vyjyantimala Bali in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Shakeel Badayuni, Music Director is Naushad Ali and the singer is Hemant Kumar.
Gunga Jumna has received widespread critical acclaim in India as well as overseas. The film stars Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala were in the in the lead role with Nasir Khan, Azra, Leela Chitnis, Kanhaiyalal, Anwar Hussain, Nasir Hussain and Helen in the supporting cast forming an ensemble cast.
The song emphasizes importance of values in one’s life and how those values help create better world around us. It particularly signifies the values of justice, truth, humanity, morality and patriotism. In the movie a teacher narrates this song to his pupils asking to follow certain principles in life as children of today are future of the country. Hence their character will build a character of the nation.
In this song teacher, asks his pupils to do justice with all and not to discriminate while doing justice; it may be difficult but make sure you favor the brave. If one is an ardent follower of truth, he owns the power to change the world around.
The teacher also emphasizes the value of patriotism and asks to keep your country ahead and serve it with all your passion, love and integrity till your last breath. ‘jivan nayaa milegaa, antim chitaa mein jal ke’ conveys one can get rebirth by sacrificing; so don’t hesitate to be martyr for the nation as no service or commitment is greater than serving ones nation.
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon
The song ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon’ is non-filmy. The song was created by Chitalkar Ramchandra. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep and the singer is Lata.
The song is one of the most popular of all Hindi patriotic song; it was created for Indian Army to boost their morale. When the song was sung in front of the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru it brought tears in to his eyes.
Bhaarat Hamko Jaan Se Pyaaraa Hai
The song ‘Bhaarat Hamko Jaan Se Pyaaraa Hai’ is from the film Roja released in 1993. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Madhu in the lead role. Its lyrics are by P K Mishra, Music Director is A R Rahman and the singer is Hariharan.
The song dedicates one’s love for his mother nation and its integrity and oneness amidst the regional and cultural diversity. He feels proud for being an Indian as India is the source of light for entire humanity since time immortals. In this tribute to nation one urges for unity among all Indians so that foreigners could not break us and our nation. The song urges to maintain the independence and respect the integrity through the spirit of brotherhood.
“janmabhuumi hai hamaarii shaan se kahenge ham,
sabhii to bhaaI-bhaaI pyaar se rahenge ham”
Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye
The song ‘Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye’ is from the film jaagriti released in 1955. The film stars Abhi Bhattacharya in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep, Music Director is Hemant Kumar and the singer is Kavi Pradeep.
In this song ‘Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye’ a mentor reminds the children of the glorious past of country and the great national hero who fought for the national pride and integrity. He explains children with the geography of the country and the sacred lifestyle across the region and urges to feel proud about the same.
“baat-baat pe haat-haat mein yahaan niraalaa thaath hai
dekho ye tasviren apane gaurav ki abhimaan ki”
There is mention of heroic past of India and immortals like Maharana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj, Jaliyawaalan massacre and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who sacrificed their lives for the betterment of the country and countrymen.
Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada
The song ‘Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada’ is from the film Purab aur Paschim released in 1970. The film stars Manoj Kumar and Saira Bano in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Indeewar, Music Director is Kalyanji Anandji and the singer is Mahendra Kapoor.
The song ‘Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada’ is the most famous patriotic song from Manoj Kumar. It has become an iconic song and is played on days of national importance. In this song he mentions about the achievements of India and also discusses the values and lessons of India that the world can learn from it.
Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki
The song ‘Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki’ is from the film Sikandar e Azam released in 1965. The film stars Premnath, Prithviraj Kapoor and Mumtaz in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Rajinder Krishan, Music Director is Hansraj Bahl and the singer is Mohammed Rafi.
The song ‘Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki’ is the most favorite song of every Indian, young or old. Even today, after listning the song everyone gets goose bump. It is also played on the days of national importance as well as in the schools at the time of Morning Prayers.
The Indian National anthem Jana Gana Mana is originally composed by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali. The whole song contains five stanzas. The song was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24 January 1950. At the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress, the song was first sung on 27 December, An official execution of the national anthem takes fifty two seconds. The lyrics were rendered into English by Rabindranath Tagore himself.
Ae Mere Pyrae Vatan
The song ‘Ae Mere Pyare Vatan’ is from the film Kabuliwala released in 1961. The film stars Balraj Sahni and Sonu in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Prem Dhawan. Music director is Salil Choudhary and the singer is Manna Day.
The song ‘Ae Mere Pyare Vatan’ depicts one’s love, attachment and affection to his nation. He feels a strong bond like one may have with his mother or sister; and the more he remembers more he craves for nationhood. ‘Ham jahaan paidaa hue, us jagah pe hii nikale dum’ depicts one’s innermost crave to breathe the last breath where he is born; in the love of thy nation!
Saare Jahaan Se Achcha
The song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achha’ is from the film Bhai Bahan released in 1959. The film stars Daisy Irani and Naaz in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan, Music Director is Narayan Datta and the singer is Asha Bhonsle.
The song ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achha’ is picturised on a kid. Though first few lines of the song are same as Sir Muhammad Iqbal’s poem, other lines of the poem are different. The poem is sung on the occasion of national importance and also in the school as Morning Prayer. It represents love for the nation and patriotism.
Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam
The song ‘Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam’ is from the film Shaheed released in 1965. The film stars Manoj Kumar and Nirupa Roy in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Prem Dhawan, Music Director is also Prem Dhawan and the singer is Rafi.
The song ‘Ai Vatan Ai Vatan Humko Teri Kasam’ praises the role of ‘shaheed’ – a martyr while mentioning it is not convincing for everyone to surrender one’s life for the nation. A line in the song ‘mar ke bhi laal tera, maregaa nahiin’ means martyrs are immortals. Lives of those are worth livings who know to sacrifice their lives for the nation is the heart touching message and motivation from the song. In the song there is a request from martyr to his countrymen that don’t cry on our sacrifice, but the day you celebrate independence; please don’t forget us!
“Par manaao jab aazaad bhaarat ka din, us ghadii tum hame bhuul jaanaa nahiin
De Di Humme Azadi
The song ‘De Di Humme Azadi’ is from the film Jagriti released in 1955. The film stars Abhi Bhattacharya in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep, Music Director is Hemant Kumar and the singer is Lata & Chorus.
The song ‘De Di Humme Azadi’ is pictured on group of students, where the teacher is presenting them the role father of nation ‘Mahatma Gandhi’ has played in bringing independence to India with the power of truth and non-violence. When it was deem impossible to win over British and win freedom; ‘bapu’ did it so tactfully, that the teacher mentions ‘Takkar Thi Bade Zor Ki, Dushman Bhi Tha Taana; Par Tu Bhi Tha Baapu, Bada Ustaad Puraana’. He signifies the high morals, contribution and sacrifice of beloved ‘bapu’ for the mother nation:
“Jag Mein Jiya Hai Koi, To Baapu Tu Hi Jiya
Tuune Vatan Ki Raah Mein Sab Kuch Luta Diya”
Vande Mataram
The song ‘Vande Mataram’ is from the film Anand Math released in 1952. The film stars Prithviraj Kapoor and Geeta Bali in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Bankim Chandra Chaterji, Music Director is Shanti Kumar Desai and the singer is Lata.
Out of all patriotic song ‘Vande Mataram’ is the oldest one. Originally it was a part of a novel “Anand Math’, the movie contains only few stanzas of the entire song. Among many nationalist the song became a national song. The song is almost fully in Sanskrit. But, the song ‘Vande Mataram’ has become so famous many started the meaning of the song. Later on it was translated in to various languages
Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe
The song ‘Insaaf Ki Dagar Pe’ is from the film Ganga Jamuna released in 1961. The film stars Dilip Kumar and Vyjyantimala Bali in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Shakeel Badayuni, Music Director is Naushad Ali and the singer is Hemant Kumar.
Gunga Jumna has received widespread critical acclaim in India as well as overseas. The film stars Dilip Kumar and Vyjayanthimala were in the in the lead role with Nasir Khan, Azra, Leela Chitnis, Kanhaiyalal, Anwar Hussain, Nasir Hussain and Helen in the supporting cast forming an ensemble cast.
The song emphasizes importance of values in one’s life and how those values help create better world around us. It particularly signifies the values of justice, truth, humanity, morality and patriotism. In the movie a teacher narrates this song to his pupils asking to follow certain principles in life as children of today are future of the country. Hence their character will build a character of the nation.
In this song teacher, asks his pupils to do justice with all and not to discriminate while doing justice; it may be difficult but make sure you favor the brave. If one is an ardent follower of truth, he owns the power to change the world around.
The teacher also emphasizes the value of patriotism and asks to keep your country ahead and serve it with all your passion, love and integrity till your last breath. ‘jivan nayaa milegaa, antim chitaa mein jal ke’ conveys one can get rebirth by sacrificing; so don’t hesitate to be martyr for the nation as no service or commitment is greater than serving ones nation.
Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon
The song ‘Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon’ is non-filmy. The song was created by Chitalkar Ramchandra. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep and the singer is Lata.
The song is one of the most popular of all Hindi patriotic song; it was created for Indian Army to boost their morale. When the song was sung in front of the Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru it brought tears in to his eyes.
Bhaarat Hamko Jaan Se Pyaaraa Hai
The song ‘Bhaarat Hamko Jaan Se Pyaaraa Hai’ is from the film Roja released in 1993. The film stars Arvind Swamy and Madhu in the lead role. Its lyrics are by P K Mishra, Music Director is A R Rahman and the singer is Hariharan.
The song dedicates one’s love for his mother nation and its integrity and oneness amidst the regional and cultural diversity. He feels proud for being an Indian as India is the source of light for entire humanity since time immortals. In this tribute to nation one urges for unity among all Indians so that foreigners could not break us and our nation. The song urges to maintain the independence and respect the integrity through the spirit of brotherhood.
“janmabhuumi hai hamaarii shaan se kahenge ham,
sabhii to bhaaI-bhaaI pyaar se rahenge ham”
Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye
The song ‘Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye’ is from the film jaagriti released in 1955. The film stars Abhi Bhattacharya in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Kavi Pradeep, Music Director is Hemant Kumar and the singer is Kavi Pradeep.
In this song ‘Aao Baachon Tumhe Dekhaye’ a mentor reminds the children of the glorious past of country and the great national hero who fought for the national pride and integrity. He explains children with the geography of the country and the sacred lifestyle across the region and urges to feel proud about the same.
“baat-baat pe haat-haat mein yahaan niraalaa thaath hai
dekho ye tasviren apane gaurav ki abhimaan ki”
There is mention of heroic past of India and immortals like Maharana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj, Jaliyawaalan massacre and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose who sacrificed their lives for the betterment of the country and countrymen.
Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada
The song ‘Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada’ is from the film Purab aur Paschim released in 1970. The film stars Manoj Kumar and Saira Bano in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Indeewar, Music Director is Kalyanji Anandji and the singer is Mahendra Kapoor.
The song ‘Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada’ is the most famous patriotic song from Manoj Kumar. It has become an iconic song and is played on days of national importance. In this song he mentions about the achievements of India and also discusses the values and lessons of India that the world can learn from it.
Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki
The song ‘Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki’ is from the film Sikandar e Azam released in 1965. The film stars Premnath, Prithviraj Kapoor and Mumtaz in the lead role. Its lyrics are by Rajinder Krishan, Music Director is Hansraj Bahl and the singer is Mohammed Rafi.
The song ‘Jahaan Daal Daal Ppar Sone Ki’ is the most favorite song of every Indian, young or old. Even today, after listning the song everyone gets goose bump. It is also played on the days of national importance as well as in the schools at the time of Morning Prayers.
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