India, Jan. 26 -- These songs capture the longing of every patriot, evoking nostalgia and a powerful sense of emotional homecoming. This Republic Day, find your favourite numbers in the list below and listen on a loop. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon: Iconic, non-film patriotic song written by Kavi Pradeep, composed by C Ramchandra, and beautifully voiced by Lata Mangeshkar in 1963 to honour Indian soldiers from the 1962 Sino-Indian War. A new version features in the 2025 film Sky Force (2025). Sandese Aate Hain (Border, 1997): A poignant song about soldiers longing for home, sung by Sonu Nigam. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera (Swades, 2004): A poignant, patriotic ballad composed, and sung by AR Rahman with lyrics by Javed Akhtar. Kandhon Se Milte Hain Kandhe (Lakshya, 2004): A perennial favourite for unity and armed forces themes. Rang De Basanti (RDB 2006): The title track of the movie will surely evoke feelings of patriotism in all of us. It features the voices of Daler Mehndi and KS Chitra. Chak De India (Chak De! 2007): A high-energy anthem focusing on unity and team spirit. Ae Watan (Raazi, 2018): Sung by Arijit Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, this track is highly popular for its soulful, emotional lyrics dedicated to the nation. Teri Mitti (Kesari, 2019): Sung by B Praak, this song became an instant anthem for national pride, focusing on a soldier's love for his motherland. Shabaashiyaan (Mission Mangal, 2019): An inspirational track celebrating India's space achievements, sung by Shilpa Rao and others. Lehra Do (83, 2021): Composed by Pritam and sung by Arijit Singh, this song celebrates India's 1983 Cricket World Cup victory....