Did you know Sam Bahadur's song "Badhte Chalo" lyrics include the War Cries of the Indian Army?
28 Nov 2023 10:17:09
A few days ago, the makers of Sam Bahadur unveiled the film’s first song, "Badhte Chalo" ahead of the movie's release on December 1. Featuring Vicky Kaushal donned the role of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the song is a stirring tribute to the indomitable spirit of the Indian Army.
Sung by the dynamic trio of Shankar Mahadevan, Vishal Dadlani, and Divya Kumar, with lyrics penned by Gulzar, and music composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy, “Badhte Chalo” opens with Sam Manekshaw rallying his troops for battle, saying, “Wars ladna mera kaam hai aur unko jeetna bhi (It is my work to fight wars and win them).”
The difference between this song from a lot of other military tracks in Indian cinema is that it involves several historical war cries from various regiments of the Indian Army in its lyrics. To make it as authentic as possible, the makers have made the actual soldiers do the war cry.
1. Madras Regiment
Veer madrassi, adi kollu, adi kollu, adi kollu!
(O brave Madrassi, hit and kill, hit and kill, hit and kill)
2. Maratha Regiment
Bola Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Ki Jai
(Hail Victory To King Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj)
3. Garhwal Rifles
Badri Vishal Lal ki Jai
(Hail Victory to Badri Vishal Lal)
4. Bihar Regiment
Birsa Munda ki Jai
(Hail Victory to Birsa Munda)
5. Rajputana Rifles
Raja Ram Chandra Ki Jai
(Victory to Raja Ram Chandra)
6. Rajput Regiment
Bol Bajrang Bali Ki Jai
(Victory to Bhagwan Hanuman)
7. Mahar Regiment
Bolo Hindustan Ki Jay
(Say Victory to India)
8. Sikh Regiment
Bole So Nihal Sat Sri Akaal
(Shout Aloud in Ecstasy, True is the Great Eternal God!)
9. Kumaon Regiment
Kalika Mata Ki Jai
(Victory to Devi Kalika)
10. Dogra Regiment
Jwala Mata Ki Jai
(Victory to Devi Jwala)
11. Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
Durga Mata Ki Jai
(Victory to Devi Durga)
Lastly, they give the war cry Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
Sam Manekshaw
Sam Bahadur explores the life of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, the Indian Army officer who attained the distinction of becoming the first Field Marshal. Manekshaw’s leadership played a pivotal role in India’s victory over Pakistan during the 1971 war, which led to the birth of Bangladesh.
Directed by Meghna Gulzar and written by Bhavani Iyer, Shantanu Shrivastava, and Meghna Gulzar, Sam Bahadur also features a stellar cast including Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Neeraj Kabi, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.