Updated on: 12 August, 2024 11:44 PM IST |Sudheesh SK
Many renowned Indian celebrities, such as Anushka Sharma, Priyanka Chopra, and Sushmita Sen, have notable military backgrounds. Here are five prominent Indian film stars with strong military connections
Akshay Kumar - Bollywood's Khiladi Kumar has a father, Hari Om Bhatia, who served in the Indian Army’s Amritsar regiment. Akshay attributes his disciplined lifestyle to his father’s strict military upbringing, which included early morning jogs and a structured daily routine
Priyanka Chopra - The global icon’s parents, Dr. Ashok Chopra and Dr. Madhu Akhauri, were both doctors in the Indian Army. Priyanka’s connection to the armed forces is part of her family’s legacy, though she recently bid farewell to her father after his battle with cancer
Anushka Sharma - Her father, Ajay Kumar Sharma, was a Colonel in the Indian Army and participated in the historic Kargil War. Anushka’s schooling at the Army School in Bengaluru reflects her deep military roots
Sushmita Sen - The former Miss Universe’s father Shubeer Sen, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force. His service influenced Sushmita’s education in various Air Force schools across India
Preity Zinta - Preity’s father, Durganand Zinta, was an Army officer who died in a car accident when she was young. Despite the tragedy, his service and sacrifice remain a significant part of her family’s legacy
