Kadam Kadam to Rang De Basanti: Best patriotic songs to celebrate Republic Day with pride

Here, we bring to you a list of some of the best patriotic songs that you can tune into this Republic Day.

New Delhi: India is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day, a commemoration of the date of 26 January 1950 when the Constitution of India came into effect. This historic day is celebrated with great patriotism as Indians watch tableaux that honour the country's vibrant culture and its courageous military forces during the Republic Day parade.

To further celebrate these feelings of unity and patriotism, here are some of the best patriotic songs that you can tune into this Republic Day:

Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon (1963): This sentimental song, composed by C Ramachandra and voiced by the legend Lata Mangeshkar, is dedicated to Indian soldiers who died during the 1962 Sino-Indian war. This poignant piece of song is a great way to honour the sacrifices of Indian soldiers.