India, Jan. 25 -- Republic Day is a perfect time to revisit the 'Golden Era' of Indian patriotic music. These retro classics (primarily from the 1950s to the early 90s) carry a deep sense of nostalgia and raw emotion that still defines national celebrations.

Here are the top retro patriotic songs for your Republic Day playlist: Sare Jahan Se Achha (Instrumental/Classic) Composer: Pt Ravi Shankar (original tune) Artist: Lata Mangeshkar version

Mere Desh Ki Dharti (1967) Movie: Upkar Artist: Mahendra Kapoor

Kar Chale Hum Fida (1964) Movie: Haqeeqat Artist: Mohammed Rafi Aye Mere Watan Ke Logon (1963) Artist: Lata Mangeshkar Significance: Perhaps the most famous patriotic song in Indian history. Written by Kavi Pradeep after the 1962Sino-...