Independence Day songs: Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai

In the lives of a common man, patriotism is a dormant sentiment which is aroused usually when there is an India vs Pakistan cricket match, a terrorist attack or any natural calamity. And every now and then, when we see a film with a patriotic theme, we are reminded of our love for our country. In most cinema halls in Mumbai, the National Anthem is played before the film starts and it is a wonderful sight to see a hall full of people standing at rapt attention. To celebrate our 65th year of independence, we bring you a collection of songs from recent Bollywood movies that made our eyes moist and our chests swell with the pride of being an Indian. Jai Hind!

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Song: Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai 
Film: Roja (1992) 
Composer: AR Rahman 
Singer: Hariharan 

This beautiful Rahman composition is absolute magic and touches a new high with its soulful rendition. It starts slowly and reaches a wild crescendo that inspires you to go out and do something really worthwhile for your home country. The lyrics by the late P K Mishra not only fill your heart with love and pride for the nation, but also appeal to one and all to stop destruction in the name of religion.