
Phullan wali palki is yet another inspiring song by him. Punjabi singer-actor Ravinder Grewal's Hathi ni putt waar hundey dhan jigra guru Dasmesh da shows how our gurus sacrificed his sons for freedom. Undeniably, whether it is the old or the new generation, songs on 'azadi' have neither been a choice nor a compulsion for any singer it is something that they all consider a privilege. "This is so true at least it highlights the love the newer generation has for its country, contrary to what people think." "Patriotism is a feeling that I carry in my heart and I don't need an appropriate moment to sing about it."Īnother young singer Ammy Virk's Love India is a young, upbeat track wherein a boy leaves a girl he has just proposed because she shows disrespect for the National Flag. Punjabi singer Ranjit Bawa, who has also sung Mainu fir dobara bapu galan das Lahore Diyan, recalls that for him a song on desh bhagati is not bound by time. The song definitely calls out to the younger generation to respect the freedom that our heroes fought for. Azadi Independence Day, a track that was released last year is a collaboration by four singers - Vinaypal Buttar, Jassi Gill, Ranjit Bawa and Harf Cheema. Although their tracks are released around Independence Day each year, they still inspire. Some of the relatively new singers have also contributed their bit. However, none of them deny that such songs are few. Youtube and other online music sites are flooded with old-time songs and those by some relatively new singers. As singer Sarthi K shares, "We have grown up listening to the stories of Banda Bahadur and of heroes who laid their life for freedom naturally as a singer I have the urge to sing praises of such heroes." Here are patriotic songs from the Punjabi music industry that inspire and remind you what it feels to be a proud Indian!Īsa Singh Mastana sang Baley ni Punjab di sher bachiye, Kuldeep Manak raised patriotic fervour with Vaar Baba Banda Singh, Gurdas Maan rang a bell with Lakh pardesi hoyi apna des ni bhuli da, and later with Sarbans daaniyan ve as well as Mera desh dildaaran da…stories of our national heroes have always inspired Punjabi singers. "Patriotic songs are not just a trend they are a tribute that every Punjabi singer has given to national heroes," he says. Nishawn, an avid reader, in fact, has sung quite a few patriotic tracks, including Tere photo Bhagat Singh and Jugni. This, however, is not a 'mere' promotional track. Soorma panj pistolon waley kardey fire firangi tey…fire in his eyes, stretching his vocal chords, Punjabi singer-actor Nishawn Bhullar croons this patriotic number in his national award-winning film Nabar. High spirit: (clockwise from top) Vinaypal Buttar, Nishawn Bhullar, Ammy Little wonder then, they have come up with songs that arouse intense patriotic fervour… Stories of valour have always inspired Punjabi singers.
