Anushka Sharma

Daughter of Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma, a Kargil War hero, Anushka grew up moving between army camps. The toughness and humility she learned at home shine through in her grounded charm and hard-working spirit

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

With both parents serving as doctors in the Indian Army, Priyanka’s childhood spanned multiple bases. This constant change taught her resilience, cultural savvy, and the boldness that fueled her journey from Bollywood to Hollywood

Nikita Dutta

Nikita’s father, Rear Admiral A.K. Dutta, was a respected officer in the Indian Navy. From her childhood near naval ports, she picked up a keen sense of order, focus, and mental strength

Nimrat Kaur

After Major Bhupinder Singh—Nimrat’s father—was martyred in 1994, she grew up honoring his bravery. That deep personal loss shaped her into a poised, courageous actress who carries his memory with pride

Rakul Preet Singh

Raised near the Manipur border and in Mizoram, Rakul’s father, Rajender Singh, instilled in her the Army’s values of punctuality, discipline, and fearlessness. Those early days on the frontier still fuel her adventurous spirit

Celebrate these stars this Kargil Diwas for the courage and commitment they carry from their families’ proud military legacies