Stebin Ben sings Jai Hind, a tribute to soldiers, for Salman Khan's Maatrubhumi

Salman Khan's war drama Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace has a new song. Jai Hind, sung by Stebin Ben and composed by Himesh Reshammiya with lyrics by Sameer Anjaan, released this week as a tribute to India's soldiers. The music video shows Salman in military uniform alongside co-star Chitrangada Singh, and focuses on the sacrifices soldiers make and the struggles their families face at home. About Maatrubhumi Directed by Apoorva Lakhia and produced by Salman Khan Films, Maatrubhumi is a dramatised retelling of the 2020 India-China clashes along the Line of Actual Control, including the Galwan Valley clash. It is loosely based on a chapter of Shiv Aroor's book India's Most Fearless, and was first announced as Battle of Galwan. Salman plays a character inspired by Colonel B. Santosh Babu of the 16 Bihar Regiment. The soundtrack Jai Hind joins a soundtrack that has been building all year. Earlier songs include the title track Maatrubhumi, Main Hoon, Chand Dekh Lena and Mera Jee Nahi Bhara. The songs are composed by Himesh Reshammiya, Ayaan Lall, Shamir Tandon and Kumar Gaurav Singh. Release date still open The film was first set for 17 April 2026 but was pushed back after a reshoot. A new release date has not been officially announced. For Stebin Ben, best known for romantic hits, Jai Hind is a change of pace: a big, patriotic anthem built for stadium-sized emotion.