World Cup Anthems We’re Listening To

KK – “Josh of India” (1999)

[{"selector":"#anim-ff8f07f7-2a01-41fa-9499-f6e6b1ccb5a0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The late singer delivered a sublime, urgent and aptly rousing song for India’s campaign at the 1999 Cricket World Cup. Invoking just what a force of nature the men in blue can be, KK captured the country’s invigorated shot at glory. Photo: Endeshow1/CC BY-SA 3.0

Adnan Sami – “Aa-Ae-O” (2003)

[{"selector":"#anim-dfb52860-0149-41fd-93db-5411d3133fd5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-13.795986848164961%, -0.6036031776993765%) scale(0.6666666666666667)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] A pop star who was dominating the radio airwaves at the time, Adnan Sami’s distinctively playful and booming voice led a celebratory, fun-loving song “Ae-Ae-O” for India’s World Cup campaign in 2003. Photo: Facebook/AdnanSamiLive

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy – “De Ghumake” (2011)

[{"selector":"#anim-1ffd9f2f-e0cf-4155-b982-69b3507937ae [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The official song of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy cheered on the Gentleman’s Game with a stomping Hindi tune that built on their decades of experience in the ad jingle world. Photo: Instagram

Pritam – “Dil Jashn Bole” (2023)

[{"selector":"#anim-fa6b1990-2170-4ea8-b836-8db06dac68d9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(1.3364048539838176%, 6.701635543227424%) scale(0.6688741721854304)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] With India playing host at the World Cup in 2023, actor Ranveer Singh dances with singer-composer Pritam for the latest anthem, one that also encourages fans of every team – not just India – to cheer their favorites on. Photo: YouTube

DIVINE – “Chakravyuh Mein #SockThem” (2019)

[{"selector":"#anim-2ca08d12-4d49-4dd4-949e-10f745a8772d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Created for a fashion and sportswear brand, rapper DIVINE shared screen s pace with Indian batsman and former captain Virat Kohli for a steely warning shot to anyone who challenges India’s world cup aspirations. Photo: Press photo

“Cricket Endraal Bharatham” (2023)

[{"selector":"#anim-66463a21-1fd4-4b9c-b9f6-a8988501aa3d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Cleverly referencing player names and keeping Carnatic traditions in mind, this song between the artists P. Unnikrishnan, Palghat R. Ramprasad and Sikkil Gurucharan also comes with a Hindi version “Cricket Hi Tho Bharath Hai.” Photo: Courtesy of the artists

Raftaar and Karan Kanchan – “3 Ka Dream” (2023)

[{"selector":"#anim-42113ce2-6b15-4e73-aeb1-a4582d7951d9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":8000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Commissioned by an athletic wear and footwear giant, the rapper and producer pin the hopes of a country to the playing 11 and how the team also inspires the daily lives of billions rooting for them. Photo: Instagram

Yashraj Mukhate – “Cup Laayega India” (2023)

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Prashant Ingole & Vishal Dadlani – “India India” (2023)

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