Vicky Kaushal rallies troops for battle in Sam Bahadur’s first song Badhte Chalo. Watch

Following an electrifying trailer, the creators of Sam Bahadur have unveiled the film’s first song, “Badhte Chalo”. Featuring Vicky Kaushal in 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” shows the resilience of soldiers and their unwavering commitment to their country. The song 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 music video further provides glimpses of the Indian Army defying all odds during the 1971 war against Pakistan, under the guidance of 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.

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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.

The film is set to hit the silver screen on December 1 and will clash with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.