Ram Singh Thakuri


Ram Singh Thakuri
Born(1914-08-15)15 August 1914
Khanyara, Dharamsala, Punjab Province, British India
(now in Himachal Pradesh, India)
Died15 April 2002(2002-04-15) (aged 87)
Bhaisakund, Uttar Pradesh, India
Allegiance British India
 Azad Hind
 India
Service / branch British Indian Army
Azad Hind Indian National Army
 Indian Army
Years of service1942–1974
Rank Company Havildar Major
Unit 1st Gorkha Rifles
Battles / warsKhyber-Pakhtunkhwa War
Awards King George VI Coronation Medal
Spouse(s)Premu Thakuri
Other workBand 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.

  1. ^ "INA hero Ram Singh dead | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. 16 April 2002. Retrieved 7 February 2020.