Anushka Sharma is the daughter of an Army officer, Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma. Her father served in the Indian Army, and the actress spent her early years growing up in Army cantonments.
Neha Dhupia Bedi also comes from the Navy background. Her father, Pradip Singh Bhupia, had served as a commander in the Indian Navy.
Nimrat Kaur's father, late Major Bhupender Singh, was an engineer in the Indian Army. Unfortunately, in 1994, Major Singh was kidnapped and killed by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, while serving in Kashmir.
Maalik actress Manushi Chhillar is the daughter of Mitra Basu Chhillar, who served as a physician at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). He now practices regenerative medicine in Mumbai.
Gul Panag also comes from a Army background. Her father, Lt. Gen. H.S. Panag, is a retired Indian Army officer. He has won many military awards like the prestigious Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Ati Vishisht Seva Medal for his service to the nation.
Desi girl Priyanka Chopra was born to doctors Ashok and Madhu Chopra, both of whom served as doctors in the Indian Army.
Actress Mita Vashisht also hails from an Army background. Her father served in the Indian Army.
Sushmita Sen's father, Shubeer Sen, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, who was commissioned back in October 1966 and served the nation until his retirement in April 1991.
Lara Dutta's father is also a former Wing Commander, L.K. Dutta. Following her father's footsteps, Lara's sister, Cheryl Dutta, is serving in the armed forces.
Preity Zinta's father Durganand Zinta, was an officer in the Indian Army. However, he tragically died in a car accident when Preity was just 13. Her brother also reportedly served in the Indian Armed Forces.
Rannvijay Singh is the son of an Army officer, Lt. Gen. Iqbal Singh Singha. Interestingly, his family has served in the Army for six generations. Even Rannvijay had cleared the NDA exam but chose to follow his passion for entertainment instead.
Disha Patani's father is a former deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Jagdish Singh Patani. Meanwhile, her sister Khushboo Patani, serves as a Major in the Indian Army.
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.jpg "Sushmita Sen's father, Shubeer Sen, was a Wing Commander in the Indian Air Force, who was commissioned back in October 1966 and served the nation until his retirement in April 1991.")
.jpg "Rakul Preet Singh's father Rajendar Singh is also an Army officer Rajender Singh.")
.jpg "Disha Patani's father is a former deputy superintendent of police (DSP) Jagdish Singh Patani. Meanwhile, her sister Khushboo Patani, serves as a Major in the Indian Army.")