

Is also one of the patriotic songs that is played during Independence Day and Republic Day. The song writer's wife has dubbed this song as the second national anthem of India. Legendary singer Mohammed Rafi justified the song. The interesting thing about Haqeeqat is that it was officially the first Indian film to be shot in Ladak then. The song was written by Shia-based Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi and composed by Madam Mohan. The song is from the 1964 film Haqeeqat again based on the 1962 Indo-Sino war. Many music composers have lifted these lyrics to suit their work. During the parade of forces, this song is played. Presently used as a regimental march song by Indian forces was written by poet and freedom fighter Vanshidhar Shukla and composed by another freedom fighter Ram Singh Thakuri in 1942. This song is said to be giving goosebumps every time one listens. The song impressed Mahatma Gandhi and when he was prisoned at Yerwada Jail he used to sing and hum this song a number of times. The song is now sung and played during the Indian Armed Force march. The song was also featured in a weekly journal called Ittehad in 1904. This song is written by poet Muhammad Iqbal a Muslim writer, philanthropist, and politician during British India rule in. The song also earned the title 'Bharat' to lead character, Manoj Kumar. The songwriter Gulshan Kumar Mehta says that Indian crops are more precious than gems. This 1967 film's song is in praise of its land and rich culture and farmers' struggle. 'Mere Desh Ki Dharti' is another patriotic song, and it is from the film Upkar starring Manoj Kumar. After the national anthem, this song is the most played patriotic song in all the events during Independence Day and Republic Day.

Lata Mangeshkar sang this song live during Republic day in 1963 at the New Delhi's National Stadium and witnessed by PM Jawaharlal Nehru. National Poet Kavi Pradeep wrote the song in honor of Indian soldiers who laid their life during the Sino-Indian war. To begin with, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar's Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo' song from 1963 tops the list. Asianet Newsable has enlisted these songs based on their popularity on various media platforms and the customary practice of playing these songs during Independence and Republic Day every year. With India witnessing its 75th Independence on August 15, 13 songs will keep echoing in every India's street.
