Retro jams for Republic Day

Republic Day is a perfect time to revisit the ‘Golden Era’ of Indian patriotic music. These retro classics (primarily from the 1950s to the early 90s) carry a deep sense of nostalgia and raw emotion that still defines national celebrations.

Here are the top retro patriotic songs for your Republic Day playlist:
Sare Jahan Se Achha (Instrumental/Classic)
Composer: Pt Ravi Shankar (original tune)
Artist: Lata Mangeshkar version

Mere Desh Ki Dharti (1967)
Movie: Upkar
Artist: Mahendra Kapoor

Kar Chale Hum Fida (1964)
Movie: Haqeeqat
Artist: Mohammed Rafi

Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon (1963)
Artist: Lata Mangeshkar
Significance: Perhaps the most famous patriotic song in Indian history. 
Written by Kavi Pradeep after the 1962 Sino-Indian War.

Yeh Desh Hai Veer Jawanon Ka (1957)
Movie: Naya Daur
Artists: Mohammed Rafi & Balbir