On the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, let’s look back at 78 years of India’s freedom from British rule. Here are ten powerful and inspiring dialogues from Indian cinema that have resonated with audiences and continue to ignite the spirit of patriotism.
‘In the religion column, we write INDIAN in bold and capital letters, baby.’
‘The one who dies for the country never dies.’
‘A Hindustani, whatever he may be, dislikes two things: losing in cricket and an attack on his country.’
‘You ask for milk, we’ll give you kheer; you ask for Kashmir…..we’ll tear you apart.’
‘We have no objection to your Pakistan Zindabad, but our Hindustan Zindabad is, was, and will remain Zindabad.’
‘I don’t hear the names of states, I don’t see them. I only hear the name of one country…India.’
‘This Hindustan will not sit quietly anymore. This is the new Hindustan. It will enter homes and it will kill.’
‘Nothing comes before the nation…not even oneself.’
‘The blood that doesn’t boil yet, is not blood, it’s water. The youth that doesn’t serve the country is useless.’
‘Bravery is not just about killing someone, bravery is not just about saluting…Bravery is deep within us…a courage. A resolve.’
