One's father had fought the war and the other had himself taken part, this is the actor's connection with the Kargil war

Kargil War: The Indian Army successfully completed 'Operation Vijay' on 26 July 1999 after winning the war that lasted for about 3 months on the snowy peaks of Kargil. This day is celebrated as 'Kargil Vijay Diwas' to commemorate India's victory over Pakistan. Today is its 25th anniversary. Many films have also been made remembering the stories of the heroes who won this war. But there are some actors in Bollywood who have a direct connection with this war. Know about them.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma's father Colonel (Retd) Ajay Sharma was also a part of the Kargil war. Anushka said in an interview that her father has been a part of every major army operation since 1982, including Operation Blue Star and the Kargil war. But when the war was going on, she was young and could not understand the war situation. At that time, her mother kept the TV on to stay updated on the war situation.

nana patekar

Nana Patekar is counted among the powerful actors of Bollywood. During the Kargil war, he took a break from acting and wanted to join the war. Nana said in an interview, 'I made many attempts to join the army during the war. But being a civilian, I was not allowed to join the war.'

The actor further said, 'I wanted to join the war. I trained in the Light Infantry Regiment for the film Prahaar and was a good shooter and also played Nationals, in which I also won a medal. At that time Fernandes sahab was the Defense Minister. He knew me. He asked me when to go. I said right away and I went to the Kargil war. I became a part of the quick reaction team. We can do this much for the country. Your biggest weapon is not Bofors or AK 47 but our soldiers.'

Vikramjit Kanwarpal

Vikramjit Kanwarpal, who has appeared in films like 'Page 3', 'Don' and '2 States', retired as a Major in 2002. He died in 2021 at the age of 52 due to Covid. Vikramjit told his childhood friend about being a part of the Kargil war. After the war, he started his career in Bollywood and played a Pakistani army officer in the 2007 film '1971'.

Ranavijay Singh Singha

'MTV Roadies' fame host and actor Rannvijay Singh Singha always wanted to join the army. His father Lieutenant General Iqbal Singh Singha was a part of the Kargil war. Rannvijay told that during the war he was studying in Army Public School located in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. His father was commanding a regiment in Rajouri-Poonch sector during the war.

gul panag

Famous actress Gul Panag's father, retired Lieutenant General Harcharanjit Singh Panag (HS Panag) played an important role during the Kargil war. The Kargil war ended in July 1999, but the army still had big responsibilities. In January 2000, HS Panag led an operation in the Yaldor sector.

In this, 35 Pakistani bunkers were destroyed. Many Pakistani soldiers were also killed. He led many operations including 'Operation Kabaddi'.