Shankar Mahadevan, Vishal Dadlani, and Divya Kumar perform ‘Badhte Chalo’ for Vicky Kaushal’s film Sam Bahadur. Gulzar’s marching lyrics pair with Shankar Ehsaan Loy’s urgent composition. The track evokes military discipline and shared purpose.
Released: November 27, 2023
Badhte Chalo
Shankar Mahadevan | Vishal Dadlani • From “Sam Bahadur”
Lyricist
Gulzar
Composer
Shankar Ehsaan Loy
Sam Bahadur’s Badhte Chalo Hindi Lyrics English Translation
Gulzar writes about chests ‘broad as rocks’ needing to ‘stir up a storm.’ Shankar Mahadevan chants the command ‘Hum Ek Saath Hain Ek Nishaan,’ emphasizing unity over individual identity. The refrain ‘Rukna Nahi Jhukna Nahi’ reinforces constant forward motion.
Sarhad Pe ChaleinLet’s head to the border.
Sarhad Pe HumeinAt the border, we
Aawaj Lagani HaiHave to raise our voices.
Maathe Pe TilakWith a ‘Tilak’ (sacred mark) on my forehead,
Jai Hind LagaMarked with ‘Jai Hind’ (‘Victory to India’),
Woh Meri Nishani HaiThat’s my identity.
Sooraj Ki TarahJust like the sun,
Sooraj Ki TarahJust like the sun,
Sar Chadhte Hain HumWe rise to the peak.
Sar Chadhte Hai HumWe rise to the peak.
Parvat Ko Gira KeBy tearing down mountains,
Parvat Ko Gira KeBy tearing down mountains,
Badhte Hain HumWe keep moving forward.
Badhte Hain HumWe keep moving forward.
Chattan Se Chaude Seeno MeinIn our chests as broad as rocks,
Toofan Uthana HaiWe’ve got to stir up a storm.
Hai Josh Mein SarfaroshWith hearts ready for sacrifice,
Ladd Jaana HaiWe’ve got to fight.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Rukna Nahi Jhukna NahiDon’t stop, don’t bow down.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Hum Ek Saath Hain Ek NishaanWe’re all together under one banner.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Sarhad Pe ChaleinLet’s head to the border.
Sarhad Pe HumeinAt the border, we
Aawaz Lagani HaiHave to raise our voices.
Maathe Pe TilakWith a ‘Tilak’ (sacred mark) on my forehead,
Jai Hind LagaMarked with ‘Jai Hind’ (‘Victory to India’),
Woh Meri Nishani HaiThat’s my identity.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Rukna Nahi Jhukna NahiDon’t stop, don’t bow down.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Hum Ek Saath Hain Ek NishaanWe’re all together under one banner.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Rukna Nahi Jhukna NahiDon’t stop, don’t bow down.
Badhte ChaloKeep marching on.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Badhte Chalo Badhte ChaloKeep marching on, keep marching on.
Soldiers’ collective identity drives the Badhte Chalo lyrics meaning. Gulzar crafts a rhythmic call for unified progress against obstacles. The Sam Bahadur anthem translates military resolve into everyday perseverance themes.
