09052025-LSTC-01.qxd 5/9/2025 12:35 AM Page 1 c m y b TRUMP SLAMS 60 MINUTES President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at the television industry, targeting the Emmy-nominated CBS program 60 Minutes for its coverage of an interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. TRIBUNE Life OTT route The makers of Bhool Chuk Maaf have decided to release the film directly on an OTT platform. The film stars RajKummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi. CHANDIGARH | FRIDAY | 9 MAY 2025 From Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon to Maa Tujhhe Salaam to Teri Mitti, here’s a look at some patriotic songs that forever give you goosebumps Ae Mere Pyare Watan Teri Mitti Mona A SSAM se Gujarat tak, Bengal se Maharashtra tak, Jaati kai dhun ek hain, Bhaasha kai sur ek hai, Kashmir se Madras tak, Keh do sabhi hum ek hain, Aawaaz do hum ek hain … Jago ... was the sentiment as India woke up to the news of Operation Sindoor; two women in uniform — Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Colonel Sophia Qureshi — leading the press briefing soon after! Any doubts of partisanship that the code name gave way to were soon allayed and the nation came together to rejoice the avenging of Pahalgam terror attack. If people were not bursting crackers or being part of the bike or torch rallies, posts on social media underlined the jubilant mood. Patriotic songs, a celebration of Indian courage and valour, set the tone. Here’s a look at songs that bring the nation together, some full on josh, others paying soulful tributes to nation’s bravehearts; some timeless like Lata Mangeshkar’s Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon or the rather recent Ae Watan from Raazi. aa Tujhhe Salaam: Composed by music legend AR Rahman and sung by Shankar Mahadevan, the song is almost two decades old but still doesn’t fail to move us to the core. Rukna kabhi seekha nahin, Jhukna hamein aata nahin…this, with a chorus of Vande Matram, fill one with patriotic fervour. Tunesof patriotism Desh Mere Desh Mere Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon: Written by Kavi Ae Watan Desh Mere Desh Mere: This patriotic song imbues you in a feeling of complete surrender for the country’s good. Smooth and melodious, this one is written by Sameer and sung by AR Rahman and Sukhwinder Singh. One true tribute to multi-religious fabric of India, written by PK Mishra and music composed by AR Rahman, this song sung by Hariharan still moves the soul. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera: One of the AR Rahman’s Jai Ho: Danny Boyle’s Slumdog Millionaire had Ae Mere Pyare Watan: One of the most memorable songs by Manna Dey, it has a soothing feel that transports you into a space of complete devotion and earnest love for your motherland. top patriotic songs, this evokes a spirit of nationalism. Whether you are in India or far away in some other country, you feel the unbreakable bond with your country with this patriotic song. the song Jai Ho — a catchy and thunderous tune. Written by Gulzar and Tanvi Shah, it has been sung by Sukhwinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalakshmi Iyer and Vijay Prakash. Luka Chhupi: This AR Rahman composition and Prasoon Joshi’s lyrics are sure to bring tears in your eyes. A mother’s ode to her son, who dies in the line of duty, this song generates goosebump moments. Sandese Aate Hain: This song from the film Border holds importance not only because of it patriotic touch, but also the romantic feel of a soldier longing to see his lover and family. Written by Javed Akhtar, this is one hopeful song of victory. Rang De Basanti: AR Rahman has undoubtedly understood the pulse of patriotism. This playful patriotic song is high on fervour and zeal. With Daler Mehndi’s energetic tone, the song has a flavour of patriotism that is sure to heighten your spirits. Pradeep and composed by C Ramachandra, the song famously moved India’s first Prime Minister Pt Jawaharlal Nehru to tears when the legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar sang it on the occasion of Republic Day in New Delhi in 1963. c m y b Jai Ho arat Humko Jaan Se Pyaara Hai: Mera Rang De Basanti Chola: Sonu Nigam has excellently maneuvered his silken voice to come up with this piece that makes us reflect. eri Mitti: A soulful number from Kesari, written by Manoj Muntashi, this one is an ultimate ode to one’s nation. Between old hits and new numbers — Ab Tumhare Hawale Watan Sathiyo, Sholay (RRR), Hai Preet Jahan (Puran Aur Pashchim), Lehra Do (86) to the recent Challa from Uri —are some of the other songs that capture the true essence of love, sacrifice and valour.