Bollywood Actor Who Served In The Indian Army
Bollywood Celebrities Who Served In The Indian Army: Hindi cinema makes many films on patriotism, in which actors play the role of the Indian Army. But did you know that some stars from the film world have served the country in real life by joining the Indian Army?
Nana Patekar:
First among them is the popular, versatile actor Nana Patekar. Nana Patekar started his film career in 1978. But later, in 1999, during the Kargil War, he was selected for the rank of Captain in the Indian Army.
Bikramjeet Kanwarpal:
Bikramjeet Kanwarpal has acted in many films and TV serials. But, before acting, he joined the Indian Army in 1989 and was selected for the rank of Major in 2002. But, during the COVID pandemic, the actor said goodbye to the world.
Achyuta Potdar:
Achyuta Potdar is known for Aamir Khan’s film 3 Idiots. However, very few people know that he served the country as an officer in the Indian Army. Initially, he started his career as a professor.
Gufi Paintal:
Gufi Paintal is known for his role as ‘Shakuni Mama’ in the popular TV series ‘Mahabharata’. Goofy Paintal also served the country during the Indo-China war in 1962. The actor said that he joined the Indian Army during his college days.
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