The Melodies That Make Us 'India': Cinema’s Greatest Odes to the Nation on the 77th Milestone

Five songs. One morning parade. A thousand reasons to feel a lump in your throat. Republic Day isn’t just a red-letter date on the calendar, it’s the day India’s Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950, formally turning the country into a republic. The date itself nods to January 26, 1930, when the Indian National Congress declared “Purna Swaraj”, a full-throated demand for complete independence. And yes, the parade is a big deal. But if you ask me, the real Republic Day mood starts when the first patriotic track hits your speakers and suddenly you’re standing a little straighter. “Aisa Des Hai Mera” (Veer-Zaara) (@suno_music_dil_se/Instagram) This one doesn’t shout patriotism, it sings it, warmly, like a familiar voice calling you home. The track features Lata Mangeshkar, Udit Narayan, Gurdas Maan and Pritha Majumder, with music credited to Madan Mohan. “Teri Mitti” (Kesari) (@heart.stories._/Instagram) If Republic Day makes you grateful, ...

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