India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day today on August 15. Bollywood has given us several heart-touching patriotic songs over the years. These soulful songs' lyrics and music are perfect to express pride, patriotism, and deep love for our nation. On this auspicious day, let's take a look at the top 7 Hindi patriotic songs that touch our souls and fill our hearts with pride. 

1. Lehra Do by Arijit Singh (83) 

 

 

Singer: Arijit Singh

Lyrics: Kausar Munir

Music: Pritam 

The song expresses the glory of India and the lyrics are simple yet powerful and touch the soul of each Indian. The song 'Lehra Do' is from the movie '83'. It is the story of India's historic triumph in the Cricket World Cup of 1983. 

2. Bharat Ki Beti (Gunjan Saxena)

 

 

Singer: Arijit Sing

Composed & Produced: Amit Trivedi

Lyrics: Kausar Munir

Bharat Ki Beti is a beautiful song that reflects the strength of India's women. The lyrics of the song mean, “You're the dearest in the world, daughter of my India. You're the most dominant in the world, daughter of my India. You're our heart and our pride, daughter of my India. May you live long and may you always win.”

3. Teri Mitti (Kesari)

 

 

Singer: B Praak

Music: Arko

Lyrics: Manoj Muntashir

Beautifully sung by B Praak, Teri Mitti is the perfect song for every Indian who wishes to serve their nation. The lyrics mean, “Oh my mother, why do you worry? Why do you have tears in your eyes? You used to call me your moon, and the moon remains forever."

4. Chak De India (Chak De India)

 

 

Singer: Sukhwinder Singh 

Music: Salim-Sulaiman

Lyrics: Jaideep Sahni

Shah Rukh Khan's Chak De India is an energetic and powerful patriotic song that shows the fierce spirit of India. The lyrics mean, “Today roar like a lion for 10 to 12 times. Don't lag behind, no matter how much one pulls you. Don't budge an inch; if you're called stubborn, so be it. Through every scrape, through every grinding... just do it."

5. Aisa Des Hai Mera (Veer-Zaara)

 

 

Singers: Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann, Pritha Majumder

Music: Late Madan Mohan

Music Recreated by: Sanjeev Kohli

Lyrics: Javed Akhtar

Another Shah Rukh Khan song, 'Aisa Des Hai Mera' is a soulful sung by legendary Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Mann, and Pritha Majumder. The lyrics mean "Guests in my country are called God. He becomes a part of here irrespective of where he comes from."

6. Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe (Lakshya)

 

 

Singer: Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Kunal Ganjawala and Vijay Prakash

Composer: Shankar Ehsaan Loy

Lyricists: Javed Akhtar

This moving song from the film 'Lakshay' will surely ignite patriotic feelings in your heart and touch your soul. This stunning song is sung by talented singers like Shankar Mahadevan, Sonu Nigam, Hariharan, Roop Kumar Rathod, Kunal Ganjawala, and Vijay Prakash and honors the soldiers who sacrifice themselves for the country. 

7. Sandese Aate Hai (Border)

 

 

Singer: Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod

Composer: Anu Malik

Lyricist: Javed Akhtar

This heart-touching from the film 'Border' has been a favorite of every Indian since its release. The intense emotion and meaning of each line beautifully sung by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod touches every heartstring. The lines mean, “Messages arrive; they torment us. They keep on asking us, when will you come home? When will you come home? Write, when will you come? This house is lonely without you.”