Republic Day isn’t just about parades and speeches, it’s about remembering who we are, where we come from, and what binds us together as a nation. 

If your 26th January playlist still feels incomplete, these powerful film songs deserve a front-row spot. From stirring anthems to soul-touching tributes, each of these tracks captures India’s spirit in its own unique way. 

1. “Bhagwa Hai Apni Pehchaan” by Sukhwinder Singh from Shatak (2026) 

This isn’t just music, it’s a proclamation. Sung with his trademark booming intensity, Sukhwinder Singh’s voice turns every beat of Bhagwa Hai Apni Pehchaan into an anthem of identity, discipline, and collective pride. With lyrics that feel like a call to stand tall and serve, this is the perfect Republic Day energiser. 

2. “Hindustan Meri Jaan” by Shankar Mahadevan, Kulbhushan Kharbanda & Sonali Rathod from Border 2 (2026) 

Few songs say “nation first” as effortlessly as this classic from Border. Shankar Mahadevan’s stirring vocals paired with Sonali Rathod’s emotive delivery carry the weight of courage, sacrifice, and unconditional love for the motherland’s timeless themes that define patriotic cinema. 

3. “Ham Fouji Hain” AI-Generated Vocals from Ikkis (2026) 

Raw, direct, and proudly patriotic, Ham Fouji Hain salutes those who wear the uniform with quiet strength. Although the vocals were produced via AI for this track, the sentiment resonates just as strongly: honouring solidarity, grit, and the unwavering commitment of soldiers to their duty 

4. “Main Hoon Woh Dharti Maa” by Shreya Ghoshal from 120 Bahadur (2025) 

Soft, lyrical, and deeply moving, this song uses Shreya Ghoshal’s tender voice to personify the nation as a mother embracing her child. It’s not a loud declaration, but an emotional tribute , a poetic reminder of love, duty and the earth that sustains us. 

5. “Maaye” by B Praak from Sky Force (2025) 

One of the most heart-wrenching recent patriotic songs, Maaye sees the nation through a mother’s eyes. B Praak’s soul-stirring voice gives weight to the silent sacrifices made far from the battlefield , the waiting, the longing, and the unspoken love that binds families to the flag.