Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw

DNA: When former Army Chief Field Marshal Sham Manekshaw died in 2008

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Jun 27, 2023, 23:26 PM IST

10 Unmissable Stories Of 1971 War Heroes

 

Jun 24, 2023, 18:05 PM IST

DNA: When former Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was born in 1914

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Apr 03, 2023, 23:34 PM IST

#ShauryaStories: Sam Manekshaw - first Indian Army officer promoted as Field Marshal

Sam Manekshaw was born as Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji on April 3, 1914 in Amritsar, Punjab. Manekshaw, fondly called Sam Bahadur by his fellow soldiers, served as the Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.  He became the first Indian Army officer to be promoted to the rank of field marshal. The title of the Field Marshal was conferred to him in January 1973. 

Jan 20, 2021, 18:27 PM IST

Seen Vicky Kaushal's new look as Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw yet?

Actor Vicky Kaushal, who is all set to play the role of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw in his next film, paid tribute to the decorated soldier on his 12th death anniversary on Saturday (June, 27). He shared two posts to remember Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw -  a video saluting him and the other is a picture of Vicky as the Field Marshal in the film. 

Jun 28, 2020, 11:02 AM IST

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw: Nation celebrates his 106th birth anniversary

Born in 1914 to Parsi parents in British India, Sam Manekshaw was the fifth of six children of his parents. He acquired his school education at Sherwood College, Nainital, and then studied at the Hindu Sabha College in Amritsar.

Apr 03, 2020, 21:12 PM IST

Watch: Interview of Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw on his 105th birth anniversary

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, popularly known as Sam Manekshaw, is credited with India's victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Watch this video to know more.

Apr 03, 2019, 22:46 PM IST

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 105th birth anniversary: All about the architect of India's greatest military victory

Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Mankeshaw, popularly known as Sam Manekshaw, is considered as one of the greatest military commanders of India.

Apr 03, 2019, 11:31 AM IST

What is Geneva Convention: Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw explains

In this interview, Field Marshal explains the importance of Geneva Convention. Watch this video to know more.

Feb 28, 2019, 12:36 PM IST

'Raazi' writer thrilled to work on Meghna Gulzar's next

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw was the army chief during the 1971 India-Pakistan war. 

Jun 19, 2018, 16:34 PM IST

Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw 104th birth anniversary: When he quoted the Bible to Indira Gandhi

He served as the Chief of the Army Staff during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and fought five wars during his four-decade-long military career.

Apr 03, 2018, 09:36 AM IST