8 Actors With Armed Forces Background
Lara Dutta
The Miss Universe was raised in a family where her father was Wing Commander L.K. Dutta. Her Air Force upbringing taught her humility and responsibility.
Rakul Preet Singh
The actress is the daughter of Army officer Rajender Singh. Her social media is filled with tributes to the Indian military upbringing.
Preity Zinta
Beneath her lovely smile lies the spirit of a fighter. The Lakshya actress was 13 when her father, an Indian army officer, was martyred in a tragic accident.
Akshay Kumar
The Khiladi never forgets his military roots. His father, Hari Om Bhatia, served in the Indian army. Akshay credits his father for a disciplined lifestyle.
Anushka Sharma
Yet another Bollywood actress who comes from an armed forces background, Anushka`s father, Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, served in the 1999 Kargil War.
Priyanka Chopra
The globally loved Bollywood star comes from a strong family. Dr Ashok Chopra and Dr Madhu Chopra both served as doctors in the Indian army.
Sushmita Sen
Yet another Bollywood star who is an army kid, Sushmita Sen`s father, Wing Commander Shubeer Sen, served in the Indian Air Force.
Nimrat Kaur
The Dasvi actress`s story is emotionally powerful. Her father, Major Bhupinder Singh, was kidnapped by Pakistani terrorists and killed in 1994.