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The tension between India and Pakistan has increased since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The Indian Army ran ‘Operation Sindoor’ at 9 terrorist bases of Pakistan. After this move of India, from the general public to Bollywood celebs appreciated it.
In such a situation, today we tell you about those actors who wore uniforms for the country and in real life not only on screen. It includes the name from actor Nana Patekar to lyricist Anand Bakshi.
Nana fought for the country in Kargil war
Nana Patekar wanted to join the army since childhood. During the Kargil War in 1999, Nana left acting and joined the army. Nana was associated with the army for two months in the Kargil war. There he was part of the Quick Reaction Team. Only the same people work in the Quick Reaction Team, who are proficient with others and be ready to fight in every situation.
However, there is an interesting story behind it. The 1991 film ‘Phahar’ was made on the army background. For the preparation of this film, Nana had done an army training program for three years, where he was given an honorary rank of Captain. Later he wanted to serve the army, for this, Nana called a senior army officer and expressed his desire to join the army. The official said that you are common citizens, we cannot take you in the army.
The actor then called the then Defense Minister of the country George Fernandes. George Fernandes already knew him. At first he refused, but when Nana told him his army background, he agreed. Greeted them.
Shakuni Mama of ‘Mahabharata’ fought in India-China war
Shakuni’s role in BR Chopra’s ‘Mahabharata’ was in the army before becoming a Pantal actor from house to house. When the India and China war took place in 1962, he was doing engineering. In an interview given to Dainik Bhaskar five years ago, Gufi had told that the war started in 1962, during which the army was being directly recruited from the colleges.
Gufi always wanted to join the army, so he took advantage of the opportunity and applied. After the selection, he was posted at the Army Artillery on the China border.
Bhima of ‘Mahabharata’ was part of BSF
Praveen Kumar Sobti, who played Bhima in ‘Mahabharata’, was also a part of the army. At the age of just 20, Praveen was admitted to the Border Security Force (BSF). Praveen was the deputy commandant in BSF. During that time he represented the country in the Asian Games and Olympics.
He also won medals for the country in Hammer and Discus throw. In the year 2022, Praveen died at the age of 74. At that time, BSF shared the post paying tribute to Praveen.
Anand Bakshi was a soldier before becoming a lyricist
Lyricist Anand Bakshi, who gave Bollywood evergreen songs, was part of the Indian Navy. After partition, Anand came to India with the family. After settling in Delhi, he reached Mumbai with a wish to become a singer. When he could not become a singer here, he joined the Indian Navy. In fact, on 15 November 1947, at the age of just 17, Anand Bakshi was admitted to the army’s signal core in Jabalpur. He got the rank of signal main.
Anand Bakshi had become part of plays while staying in the army. This made his identity. He is introduced in this way- ‘This is the military that sings, sings and performs plays in plays.’ On 18 June 1949, Anand Bakshi Signal Training Center became Switch Board Operator Class Three at Jabalpur. From 1947 to 1956, he served in the army.