8 Indian Celebrities Who Belong To An Army Background

The Indian army deserves our greatest recognition and appraisal. For all the right reasons? Indeed for all the right reasons. It is impossible to enjoy our freedom without remembering the brave soldiers of this country, who have given their lives for their nation. We sleep peacefully with so much comfort because of them.

All credit for our peaceful life goes to soldiers, who work tremendously hard for the security of this nation. However, are you aware that there are many Indian celebrities who belong to an army background? If not then fret not because we have got you covered.

Here is a curated list of Indian celebrities who belong to an army background:

1. Anushka Sharma father – Ajay Kumar Sharma

We all know Anushka Sharma for her prominent films like PK, Rab Ne Banadi Jodi, and Sultan among others. Along with this she is also popularly known for being the wife of none other than Virat Kohli.

However, seldom do we know about her father, Ajay Kumar Sharma. Well, you would be astounded to note that he was a Colonel in the Indian Army and had also fought in the historic 1999’s Kargil War. Consequently, the actress did her schooling at the Army School in Bengaluru.

2. Sushmita Sen father – Shubeer Sen

Shubeer Sen father of actress Sushmita Sen was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. He was commissioned back in 1966 and served the nation until his retirement in April 1991. It goes without saying that Sushmita Sen has also studied in many Indian Air Force schools across the nation.

3. Akshay Kumar father – Hari Om Bhatia

We are sure that many of you might not be aware of the fact that our Khiladi Kumar also hails from an army background. Akshay Kumar’s father Hari Om Bhatia was a soldier in the Indian Army, from the Amritsar regiment. It is because of his father that Akshay learned a disciplined life. From waking him up early at 5 a.m. and going on jogging with him Akshay learned a lot from his father.

4. Nimrat Kaur father – late Major Bhupender Singh

Nimrat Kaur left everyone in awe with her fabulous performance as Captain Shikha Sharma. The Test Case was a patriotic web series in which she did her utmost best. It is understandable considering the fact that she herself is the daughter of an Army personnel. Her father late Major Bhupender Singh, was an engineer in the Indian Army.

5. Priyanka Chopra parents – Dr. Ashok Chopra & Dr. Madhu Akhauri

Global personality Priyanka Chopra’s parents were also involved in the army. How? Well, they were the physicians in the Indian army. Both her father, Dr Ashok Chopra, and her mother, Dr Madhu Akhauri were reputed doctors in the Indian army. Sadly, the actress’s father died on June 10 in 2013 after battling cancer.

6. Gul Panag father – Harcharanjit Singh Panag

Another famous personality from B-town who hails from an army background is Gul Panag. Gul Panag’s father, Harcharanjit Singh Panag served as a lieutenant general in the Indian Army. This brave general has various military awards to his credit. Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal are to name some.

7. Neha Dhupia father – Pradip Singh Dhupia

Neha Dhupia’s father Pradip Singh Bhupia, had served as a commander in the Indian Navy. She is one of the bravest women from B-town who never fails to stand for women’s rights. In several of her interviews, we have seen Neha credit her father for constantly pushing her to break her limits right from an early age.

8. Preity Zinta father – Durganand Zinta

Preity Zinta’s father, Durganand Zinta was an army official. However, there is a sad story regarding it. Back in the old days when Preity was only 13 her whole family got involved in a car crash. Both her parents and she herself were present in the car. Her mother and Preity escaped death by a narrow margin however Durganand Zinta could not make it.

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