National Songs: When Preserving Patriotism in Tunes Started?
These national songs or milli naghmay have reflected culture and history besides igniting patriotism for years
National songs, commonly known as milli naghmay, have been playing a vital role for Pakistanis in igniting patriotism and understanding the struggle for independence.
These national songs or milli naghmay have reflected culture and history besides awakening patriotism in Pakistanis for years.
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Following are some of the songs that are performed by solo singers and musical bands and will always invoke Pakistanis with patriotism and recall the struggle ancestors went through.
Hum Lain Hain Tufan
This song was sung by Saleem Raza and released in 1956 after 9 years of independence, explaining the hardships Muslims faced to get a homeland for their future generation.
Yeh Watan Tumhara Hai
The melodious voice of legend Mehdi Hassan paid tribute to the nation in 1962 and later a remake version of it was released in 2006.
Sohni Dharti Allah Rakhhay Qadam Qadam Abaad Tujhe
This song was released in 1973 by Habib Wali Mohammad ft. Shahnaz Begum and Mehdi Hassan.
The lyrics were penned down by Jamiluddin Aali.
Jeevay Jeevay Pakistan
Another melody that always energizes the nation was presented by Shahnaz Begum in 1974.
Once again, Jamiluddin Aali did wonders with his pen to express his patriotism.
Is Parcham Ke Saye Talay Hum Eik Hain
The beautiful song was released in 1982 and sung by Benjamin Sisters, communicating the coherence under Quaid-e-Azam’s vision.
The song was also part of an Urdu film Farz aur Maamta.
Dil Dil Pakistan
In 1987, the country’s renowned musical band Vital Signs scripted the nation’s enthusiasm and spirit in this song.
Mera Paigham Pakistan
Originally, this song was sung by Ahmed Rushdi in 1974 which was released by Radio Pakistan. But it got fame when Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan reproduced it in 1999.
Dil Se Mene Dekha Pakistan
Singer Haroon reminisced the post-independence struggle of the nation in 2003 and the video showed how a father transfers traditions and values in his upcoming generation.
