Ram Singh Thakuri | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1914 Khanyara, Dharamsala, Punjab Province, British India (now in Himachal Pradesh, India) |
| Died | 15 April 2002 (aged 87) Bhaisakund, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Allegiance |  British India Azad Hind India |
| Service |  British Indian Army Indian National Army Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1974 |
| Rank |  Company Havildar Major |
| Unit | .svg){kind=small} 1st Gorkha Rifles |
| Battles / wars | Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa War |
| Awards |  King George VI Coronation Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Premu Thakuri |
| Other work | Band Master |
Ram Singh Thakuri (15 August 1914 – 15 April 2002) was an Indian freedom fighter, musician and composer.[1] He composed a number of patriotic songs including Qadam Qadam Badhaye Ja and Shubh Sukh Chain whilst serving in the Indian National Army.
Later in life, Captain Singh worked for the Uttar Pradesh Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and founded the Constabulary band.
- ^ "INA hero Ram Singh dead | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 April 2002. Retrieved 7 February 2020.