Patriotism has different meanings which are highly dependent upon context, geography and philosophy. The word ‘Patriotic’ is not mere a word but it tells ones devotion or love towards his country. Our country, India was also suffering from the tortures of the Britishers who at last had to leave and we gained independence on 15th August, 1947. Many people gave their lives to become India free. Patriotism is not bound to any special occasion such as Republic Day or Indepedence Day but it is a feeling that one should have all the time in his heart. The only way to show our patriotism towards our nation is that we should know and be able to take some responsibilities as a good citizen. Patriotism has always been an attracting topic in bollywood. Many movies has been made in past which remembered the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

Some popular Patriotic songs are listed below:

1. Insaf Ki Dagar Pe - Ganag Jamuna
2. Aye Watan Aye Watan - Shaheed
3. Aye Mere Pyare Watan - Kabuliwala
4. Hai Preet Jahan Ki Reet Sada - Purab Aur Pachhim
5. Kar Chale Hum Fida - Haqeeqat
6. Har Karam Apna Karenge - Karma
7. Thodi Si Dhool Meri Dharti Ki - Rang De Basanti
8. Jahan Daal Daal Par Sone Ki Chidiya - Sikender-E-Azam
9. Apni Azadi Ko Hum - Leader
10. Bharat Humko Jaan Se Pyaara Hai - Roja

Patriotism has its own place in bollywood. There are many movies based on patriotism which became landmark in Indian Cinema such as Sikender-E-Azam (1965), Karma (1986), Rang De Basanti (2006), Shaheed (1965), Pardes (1997), Purab Aur Pacchim (1970), The Legend of Bhagat Singh (2002) etc. The patriotic roles were played by many actors who showed their courage and love for their nation. Movies like ‘Shaheed’ and ‘The Legend of Bhagat Singh‘ were made on the life of popular patriot Bhagat Singh with his two patriotic friends Sukhdev and Rajguru who were hung till death. Manoj Kumar is another superb actor who played the patriotic roles very well.

His role as Bharat in the movie Purab Aur Paschim will be remembered for a long time who takes it upon himself to try and change the way of thinking of Indian Community in the movie. Another superhit movie Karma in which Dilip Kumar played as Vishwa Pratap Singh who wants to bring an end of Deng who is an enemy of the nation. The song “Har Karam Apna Karenge” became a superhit. No one forgets the movie ‘Rang De Basanti’ in which Aamir Khan has played such a superb role as a real patriotic. The movie ‘Border‘ is another patriotic movie which is based on the Indo-Pak war where actors such as Suniel Shetty, Jackie Shroff, Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna played important roles.