November 26 is Constitution Day in India. It also marks the first anniversary of Samvidhaani Pitaara presented by Vineet KKN Panchhi. Our sixth episode is a special celebration of music that echoes our mission to know our rights, and to stand up for them. When speech is throttled, only music has the power to dispel silence. That is why Jaagte Raho is no mere music playlist; it is a representation of emotions that constitute the heartbeat of our nation, the bedrock of our constitutional values. This meaningful selection of songs weaves a narrative of resistance, hope, and the quest for justice across diverse cultural landscapes. Tu Zinda Hai is a rousing anthem from the 1974 Hindi film Shaheed. Written by Shailendra with music by Salil Chowdhury, it celebrates the resilience of freedom fighters during India’s independence struggle, blending optimism with revolutionary fervour. Enjoy Enjaami, a viral track by Tamil rapper and social justice activist Arivu blending rap, folk, and Oppari (a traditional song of mourning), sings of ancestral connection and the exploitation of landless labourers. With its poignant lines and striking composition by Santhosh Narayanan, it critiques systemic inequities while reclaiming heritage. Hum Dekhenge, penned by Faiz Ahmed Faiz, is a timeless anthem for justice and revolution. Sung by Iqbal Bano in defiance of dictatorship, its call for justice and the downfall of tyranny has become an enduring anthem for protest movements worldwide. The playlist features two songs by Indian Ocean, resonating with lead singer and bassist Rahul Ram’s social and environmental activism. Cheetu is composed in honour of pre-Independence tribal activist and freedom fighter Cheetu Bhil, whose home was usurped and made into a prison. Hille Le is the band’s rendition of a protest song penned by activist Gorakh Pandey. Iraade Kar Buland, performed by the Delhi collective Manzil Mystics, exhorts listeners to embrace their dreams, echoing Kamla Bhasin’s poetic call for liberation. Meanwhile, T.M. Krishna’s Poromboke Paadal critiques environmental degradation, challenging society’s neglect of shared natural resources. Hey Samalo Dhan is a fiery Bengali protest song composed by Salil Chowdhury during the Tebhaga rebellion of the 1940s, where farmers fought for fair sharecropping rights. Echoing a similar sentiment is Gaon Chhorab Nehi, a song of bonding with the earth sung in protest by Adivasi people who resist being displaced from their ancestral lands. In tradition, Jaagte Raho is the cry of the night watchman, urging us to stay vigilant even as our eyes droop with slumber. In that vein, these songs, interspersed with messages from the artists, remind us of the values we need to cherish as citizens to keep the fabric of our nation from fraying. Enjoy Jaagte Raho, and uphold the Constitution of India. Jai Hind! Credits: Akshay Ramuhalli, Bijoy Venugopal, Bruce Lee Mani, Gorveck Thokchom, Harsh Gupta, Narayan Krishnaswamy, Prashant Vasudevan, Sananda Dasgupta, Seema Seth, Shraddha Gautam, Supriya Joshi, and Velu Shankar Visit our website for a playlist and more resources