Film experts say songs and scenes that have stood the test of time can ward off ultranationalism. Movie Represents the ideas of India from the 1940s to the 1960s. The dialogue and lyrics are caring and empathetic, addressing how to support the most vulnerable among us. This use of dialogue was crucial as very few films and songs in Hindi cinema at that time had an all-India appeal. “In the 1970s and 1980s, films like Ek Duuje Ke Liye highlighted regional differences and how people overcome them. In recent years, films have used this narrative trope in their plots and scenes. This was seen in Bhaag Milkha This is very evident in films like Bhaag, Chak De! India, and 83, where different regions come together in the plot and talk. unified Through dialogue and narrative,” he added.
“The simple lyrics of Desh Premee’s hit song ‘Aapas Mein Prem Karo Mere Desh Premiyon’ reflect a sentiment of unity. Every decade, there are movies that evoke such feelings.
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Paying homage to the Indian spirit on screen
In Satyen Bose’s Jagriti, two iconic songs composed by Pradeep discuss themes of glory and nation-building – “Hum Laye Hain Toofan Se Kashti Nikal Ke and Aao Bachcho Tumhe Dikhayein Jhaanki Hindustan Ki”. In previous interviews, Gulzar Tell us, “I will never forget the world of cinema. Kavi Pradeep has written many patriotic songs like ‘Aao Bachon Tumhe Dikhayein Jhaanki Hindustan Ki’ which are very famous.
Only heard the name of one country – India: SRK in Chak De!
To encourage his team to play for the country rather than the state they belong to, Chak De! India’s Kabir Khan told his team, “The name of the country was neither heard nor seen… Only the name of one country was heard – India.” In the scene that followed, when the players were introduced Of himself and their status, he reiterated, “Iss team ko Sirf woh Players chahiye jo pehle India ke liye khel rahe hain”. India. And then for your teammates, if you can save some lives, and for yourself.
