Who Was Captain Vikram Batra? Relive Story Of The Valiant Indian Army Soldier Who Inspired Movie Shershaah
July 7 marks the death anniversary of Captain Vikram Batra. Captain Vikram Batra, often referred to as 'Sher Shah' (Lion King), was a highly decorated officer of the Indian Army. He was born on September 9, 1974, in Himachal Pradesh, India. He was the elder twin son of Girdhari Lal Batra and Kamal Batra. Captain Batra played a significant role during the Kargil War of 1999 between India and Pakistan. As a child, Captain Batra had always been inspired to join the forces. He attended DAV College Chandigarh, where he had joined the National Cadet Corps (NCC). During the inter-state NCC Camp, he was adjudged the best NCC Cadet Air Wing. He even attended and marched at the Republic Day Parade.
Jul 07, 2023, 15:44 PM IST
Captain Vikram Batra birth Anniversary: 6 lesser known facts about the Kargil hero
Captain Vikram Batra 48th Birth Anniversary: Remembering Vikram Batra on his birth anniversary, here are 6 lesser-known facts about the young age Indian army hero.
Sep 09, 2022, 12:13 PM IST
Deshhit: Has the time come to free PoK from Pakistan?
Kargil was occupied 23 years ago by Pakistani troops and was then freed from those troops. Has the time come to free that part of our Jammu and Kashmir which Pakistan has illegally occupied for the past 75 years.
Jul 26, 2022, 22:26 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: When the tricolor was hoisted on Kargil
Tributes were paid to the soldiers at the War Memorial in Delhi on the anniversary of Kargil Vijay. Apart from Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the chiefs of the three services paid tribute. On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, tribute was also paid to the martyrs at the sacrifice pillar of Jammu and Kashmir. Let us tell you that today is the day to remember the martyrs.
Jul 26, 2022, 15:34 PM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: 'Sacrifice of victorious heroes is inspiring'
The country is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas today. 23 years ago, on this day, India had given a crushing defeat to the Pakistani army. On this occasion, the Chiefs of the three forces, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, will pay tribute to the martyrs at the War Memorial in New Delhi.
Jul 26, 2022, 15:12 PM IST
India remembers its martyrs on Kargil Victory Diwas 2022
Common people also played an important role in Kargil's victory. Today we will introduce you to two such people who supported the soldiers without raising their arms, shoulder to shoulder with them.
Jul 26, 2022, 11:52 AM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Rajnath Singh salutes the martyrs
On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas, today the Defence Minister of India, Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the martyrs by visiting the National War Memorial. 23 years ago, on this day, India had given a crushing defeat to the Pakistan.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:38 AM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Program at Delhi's War Memorial today
The country is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas today. 23 years ago, on this day, India defeated Pakistan's army. Today, at the War Memorial in Delhi, the Chiefs of the armed forces, along with the Defence Minister, will pay tribute to the martyrs.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:16 AM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Live from National War Memorial
The country is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas today. 23 years ago, on this day, India defeated Pakistan's army. Today, at the War Memorial in Delhi, the Chiefs of the armed forces, along with the Defence Minister, will pay tribute to the martyrs.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:14 AM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: The nation is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas today
The country is celebrating Kargil Vijay Diwas today. 23 years ago, on this day, India defeated Pakistan's army and every year 26 July is celebrated as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Jul 26, 2022, 10:00 AM IST
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2022: Know everything about 1999 Kargil War
Kargil Vijay Diwas is commemorated every 26 July in India, to observe India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War for ousting Pakistani Forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of Northern Kargil District in Ladakh.
Jul 26, 2022, 08:50 AM IST
DNA: 'Yeh Dil Maange More..' Day to remember Captain Vikram Batra
July 7 is the 21st death anniversary of the hero of the 1999 Kargil war, Captain Vikram Batra, who sacrificed his life for India while fighting Pakistani intruders. After the Kargil war, Captain Batra was posthumously honored with Paramveer Chakra, India's highest military award.
Jul 08, 2022, 01:20 AM IST
Sidharth Malhotra's 'Shershaah' to be screened in inflatable theatre at Himalayan film fest
'Shershaah' directed by Vishnuvardhan shall be the opening film of the first edition of 'The Himalayan Film Festival 2021'.
Sep 18, 2021, 18:39 PM IST
‘You will stay in our hearts forever’: Sidharth Malhotra pays tribute to 'Shershaah' Vikram Batra on birth anniversary
Shershaah has become the most-watched film on Amazon Prime Videos. The film features Sidharth Malhotra as Captain Vikram Batra who fought in the Kargil War of 1999.
Sep 09, 2021, 14:57 PM IST
When Vikram Batra cut his thumb to apply blood as sindoor on Dimple Cheema!
Screenwriter Sandeep Srivastava, who is basking high after the success of his latest released film Shershaah shared his views on why Param Vir Chakra awardee Vikram Batra’s love story with Dimple Cheema was not given much priority in the film.
Sep 06, 2021, 12:13 PM IST
Bollywood Breaking: 'Shershaah' became a blockbuster on OTT
Siddharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani's film Shershaah is doing well on the OTT platform. Shershaah is the biopic of Captain Vikram Batra, who was martyred in the Kargil war.
Sep 01, 2021, 17:36 PM IST
Vikram and I knew each other for 4 years but was together for just 40 days: Dimple Cheema to Shershaah screenwriter
Screenwriter Sandeep Srivastava, who is basking high after the success of his latest released film Shershaah shared his views on why Param Vir Chakra awardee Vikram Batra’s love story with Dimple Cheema was not given much priority in the film.
Aug 30, 2021, 10:53 AM IST
Shershaah praised for its 'realistic battle scenes' by Chief of Army Staff
The Chief of the Army Staff Gen. Naravane sent a letter of appreciation to the makers of Shershaah, a film based on the Kargil war, for its realistic depiction of battle scenes.
Aug 28, 2021, 22:29 PM IST
Kangana Ranaut mighty impressed by Karan Johar production 'Shershaah', calls it a 'glorious tribute'!
Kangana Ranaut shared a picture of actor Sidharth Malhotra, who plays Captain Vikram Batra in 'Shershaah', which is co-produced by Karan's Dharma Productions.
Aug 26, 2021, 14:15 PM IST
