Nana Patekar to Anand Bakshi, 7 Bollywood celebs who served in the Indian Army, Territorial Army
Nana Patekar to Anand Bakshi, 7 Bollywood celebs who served in the Indian Army, Territorial Army
Several Bollywood actors have portrayed soldiers on the silver screen, but few of them have worn the uniform in real life. Take a look at Bollywood celebrities who served in the Indian Army and Territorial Army.
Bollywood celebrities have not only played soldiers in movies, but some have also served in the Indian Army in real life. From Nana Patekar to Anand Bakshi, here's a look at artists who served in the Indian Army.
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Veteran actor Nana Patekar gave several blockbusters at the box office. Known for his role in Krantiveer, Welcome and Prahaar: The Final Attack. But did you know that he served in the Indian Army during the Kargil War in 1999? The Welcome actor recently opened up about his time at the Kargil War that took place between India and Pakistan.
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Major Rudrashish Majumder is an Army officer who turned actor and worked in several Bollywood films like Chhichhore, Jersey and Mrs Undercover. He served in the Indian Army from June 11, 2011, to July 7, 2018.
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Actor Bikramjeet Kanwarpal was a retired Indian Army officer. He retired from the Indian army in 2002 as a Major and made his Bollywood debut with the 2003 film Page 3. He was best known for his role in Om Shanti Om, Don, 2 States and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. He passed away on May 1, 2021, due to COVID-19, at the age of 52.
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Achyut Potdar is an Indian actor who is well known for his role in Aamir Khan's starrer 3 Idiots. He served in the Indian Army as a captain and retired in 1967. He made his acting debut with the 1980 film Aakrosh.
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Actor Rehman Khan was an Indian actor, known for his work in films including Taj Mahal, Phir Subha Hogi, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. After completing college, he joined the Indian Air Force as a Pilot. In 1944, he opted out of the Indian Air Force and started working as a 3rd Assistant to a Bollywood director at Prabhat Studio.
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Veteran actor Gufi Paintal, who is known for his role of Shakuni mama in the popular television series Mahabharata served in the Indian Army. As per reports, at the time of the India-China war in 1962, the late actor had the opportunity to serve in the Army Artillery on the China Border.
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Indian poet and lyricist Anand Bakshi is considered one of the renowned lyricists in the Indian film industry. In his career, he has written lyrics for several box-office hits, including Amar Akbar Anthony, Sholay, Amar Prem and others. In an interview with Doordarshan, Anand recalled that he joined the Indian Army and served for the nation for many years.
