Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja was the regimental quick march of the Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army. It was written by Pt. Vanshidhar Shukla and composed by Ram Singh Thakuri. The song was banned in India after World War II as "seditious", which was subsequently lifted in August 1947. The song has since become a patriotic song in the country. The song is currently the regimental quickmarch of the Indian Army.
Captain Ram Singh Thakuri was an Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer of Nepali origin. He also composed, while serving in the Indian National Army a number of patriotic songs including Kadam Kadam Badaye Ja and Subh Sukh Chain.
Later in life, Captain Singh worked for the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Arms Constabulary (PAC) and founded the Constabulary band.
Early Life
Ram Singh was born in the North Indian Village of Khanyara, near Dharamsala fromNepali parents on 15 August 1914. He was born in Thakuri family who were ruling royals of Nepal until 2008. As the son of a Nepali Gurkha serviceman, Singh was encouraged to enroll in the army.
After completing school in 1922, Singh joined the 1st Gorkha Rifles as a recruit in the band. From early childhood, he had an interest in music, which was encouraged by his grandfather.
In the Army, Singh combined his love for music along with his service. He trained in classical and western music as well as ballad, brass band, string band and dance band.
(Source: Wikipedia)
