B'wood's patriotic songs

Here's a look at some of greatest patriotic songs from B'wood, as a tribute to mark the Independence Day. Rang De Basanti: The title track of the film 'Rang De Basanti' evoked just the kind of fervour and patriotic spirit, that infused the youth and evoking in them the feeling of patriotism.

Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo: The song sung by Lata Mangeshkar commemorates the Indian soldiers who died during the Sino-Indian War. The song stands as a rhythym most people have grown up humming. From the simplicity of the lyrics to the catchy tune and the voice of Lata Mangeshkar, everything in the track makes it a classic hit.

Yeh Jo Desh Hai Tera: The song from the movie 'Swades' epitomises the sense of belonging one has for the motherland. The track has been composed and sung by Golden Globe winner A R Rahman.

I Love My India: With lyrics by Anand Bakshi and music by Nadeem Shravan, the song 'I Love My India' from the Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Pardes' makes for an awesome new-age 'desh bhakti' song.

Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet: On being asked to sing a song on his visit to the US, the character of Bharat, played by veteran actor Manoj Kumar sang 'Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet' in the film 'Purab Aur Pashim'. Dealing with the East-West divide, the song marvelously invoked the sense pride for the motherland.

Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyara Hai: One of greatest songs to capture patriotic fervour is 'Bharat Humko Jaan Se' from the film 'Roja'. The track has again been composed by A R Rahman.

Mera Rang De Basanti Chola: This song from the film, 'The Legend of Bhagat Singh' went back and reinvoked the spirit of freedom in a post-independent era. The song was sung by Sonu Nigam.

Maa Tujhe Salaam: A R Rahman's rendition of 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' is rated as one of the greatest contemporary patriotic tracks.

Kar Chale Hum Fida: This song penned by Kaifi Azmi and picturised on Dharmendra and Priya Rajvansh in the film 'Haqeekat' presented the anguish of a soldier in the backdrop of the Sino-Indian war.

Har Karam Apna Karenge Aye Watan Tere Liye: Nothing can beat the profound lyrics of 'Har Karam Apna Karenge Aye Watan Tere Liye', from the film 'Karma'. The music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.