So many hit Bollywood actresses grew up in an army family. Their father were Indian military officers. If you want their names, just read along with us. From Desi Girl Priyanka to Virat’s Anushka, there is a big list of the 10 most famous names. Their upbringing is very different from the others. Let’s just know about it!
Anushka Sharma
Anushka Sharma is Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma’s daughter. He was associated with the Indian Army. He also fought in the Kargil War. Since his father was in the Army, Anushka has lived in several cities in India. Her father’s lifestyle has deeply influenced the actress. In various interviews, Anushka said, ‘The Kargil period was important for our family. I was very young then. I was scared to see my mother. She kept the TV on constantly and would break down in tears whenever she heard news of someone’s death,” Anushka recalled. Deeply attached to her father, she proudly stated, “I am the daughter of an army officer. I feel proud when I say this. I am not as proud to introduce myself as an actress as I am to be this identity.’
Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul‘s father’s name is Rajendra Singh. He is an army officer. Growing up in an army family, Rakul faced many challenges. Rajendra was posted in new places. Once he was posted at the Manipur border. Due to that, his family was in Aizawl. Rakul was always in fear because her father’s life was in danger at the border. She said that it would have been very difficult for her mother to handle the situation. She used to worry about her father’s safety.
Preity Zinta
Durgananda Zinta is Preity‘s father. He was in the Indian Army. When Preity was 13 years old, her father died in a car accident. Preity’s grandfather, Dipankar Zinta, was also in the Indian Army. Preity said that her father taught her to be strong and independent in life. One of the hit films of Preity’s career was ‘Soldier’.
Nimrat Kaur
Indian Army Major Bhupinder Singh is the ultimate sensation, Nimrat Kaur‘s father. He lost his life in Kashmir in 1994 in a conflict with terrorists. At that time, Nimrat was only 11 years old. Her father’s death deeply affected the teenager, Nimrat. On her father’s 72nd birth anniversary, Nimrat wrote an emotional post about him on Instagram, ‘On father’s 72nd birth anniversary, mother, sister and I are inaugurating a memorial. We lost our father in Kashmir.’
Lara Dutta
Miss Universe Lara Dutta is the daughter of Wing Commander LK Dutta. She is a brilliant soldier of the Indian Air Force. LK Dutta also flew the plane of the country’s first female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Lara once said, ‘My father flew Indira Gandhi’s plane many times. He knew her personally. I used to hear many stories. I felt like I knew Indira Gandhi, I too.’ It is worth mentioning that Lara also played the role of Indira in the film ‘Bell Bottoms’.
Sushmita Sen
India’s first Miss Universe, Sushmita Sen‘s father, Subeer Sen, was also a soldier in the Indian Army. He was also a Wing Commander of the country’s Air Force. Lara studied at the Air Force School. Being the daughter of an army family, she got the courage to fulfil her dreams. Sushmita has admitted this in many interviews. Sushmita said that her father, Subir Sen, taught her not to be afraid of failure.
Priyanka Chopra
India’s Desi Girl Priyanka Chopra belongs to an army family. Both her parents are army doctors. Priyanka is her father’s very beloved daughter. When PC was in her teenage days, she used to pose in front of the mirror wearing her father’s army uniform. Actually, she wanted to be like him. And it is needless to say that Priyanka grew up following her father’s ideals.
Sai Tamhankar
Sai Tamhankar is famous for her powerful acting in Marathi and Hindi cinema. There are not that many people who know about her background, to an army background. This is the reason why her confidence and beauty are visible in her performance. Her role in films like ‘Mimi’ proved that both simplicity and strength are present in her acting.
Disha Patani
Bollywood’s hottest actress Disha Patani’s elder sister, Khushboo Patani is a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Khushboo has made her family proud by serving the nation. Disha never forgets to express her admiration for her sister’s achievements. Coming from such a disciplined and patriotic family has been a strong influence in Disha’s life.
Gul panag
Former Miss India Gul Panag is the daughter of a father who was an officer in the Indian Army. Her childhood was also spent in army schools and cantonment areas. This is the reason why Gul speaks openly on social issues and expresses her thoughts openly. Along with films, she is also active in the world of politics and fitness.
Names of more actresses whose father was/in the Indian Army
Neha Dhupia belongs to a military family. Her father, Pradeep Singh Dhupia, was a commander in the Indian Navy. Neha studied in Sainik School.
Colonel Niranjan Singh is Chitrangada Singh’s father, who is in the Indian Army. Chitrangada has taken training in Kathak dance.
Simi Grewal belongs to a Jat Sikh family. Her father, J.S. Grewa,l served in the Indian Army till the rank of Brigadier. Simi was brought up and educated in England.
Conclusion: Growing up in army families helped these Bollywood actresses gain a unique perspective on life. It trained them about discipline, courage, adaptability, and a deep sense of patriotism. Whether it was moving from city to city, living through times of uncertainty, or being afraid of losing the favourite one, its drawing strength is unforgettable.
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