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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Who is Prerna Deosthalee? The naval officer from Mumbai commanding INS Trinkat, now on KBC 17 Independence Day special episode
The Independence Day Special of Kaun Banega Crorepati season 17, which went live at 9 PM today, brought together three decorated women officers of the Indian Armed Forces to share details of Operation Sindoor, a swift counterterror mission executed after the Pahalgam attack. Among them is Commander Prerna Deosthalee of the Indian Navy, known for becoming the first woman to command an Indian Naval warship. Early life and education Commander Prerna Deosthalee was born in Mumbai. She completed her schooling at the Convent of Jesus and Mary and later earned a postgraduate degree in psychology from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai. Her academic background has contributed to her skills in human behavior understanding and crisis management qualities essential in naval service. Career in the Indian Navy Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 2009 as an Observer in the aviation branch, Deosthalee built her career through a series of firsts. She became the first female Observer on the TU-142 maritime reconnaissance aircraft and has flown critical missions on the P-8I aircraft. In 2020, she received her permanent commission. In December 2023, on Navy Day, she made history by taking command of the Waterjet FAC INS Trinkat under the Navy's Western Fleet. She received her appointment letter from Western Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Praveen Nair. Notably, this milestone coincided with her brother, Commander Ishan Deosthalee, taking command of INS Vibhuti — marking the first time in Indian naval history that siblings commanded warships simultaneously. This 15th August, KBC Hosts Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh & Commander Prerna Deosthalee in its Independence Day Maha Utsav Special EpisodeDekhiye Kaun Banega Crorepati ka Independence Day Maha Utsav special episode15th August raat 9 baje #SonyLIV par. Appearance on KBC Independence Day special On the KBC Independence Day Special hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, Commander Deosthalee appeared alongside Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Air Force. Together, they recounted behind-the-scenes aspects of Operation Sindoor, the mission that dismantled terror infrastructure within minutes. Commander Prerna Deosthalee's journey from Mumbai to commanding an Indian Naval warship stands as a milestone in Indian defence history. Her presence on KBC's Independence Day Special offered viewers a rare insight into both her personal career path and her role in a significant military operation. To stay updated on the stories that are going viral follow Indiatimes Trending.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
On KBC Independence Day special, 3 women defence officers take centre stage. And it's sure to give you goosebumps
Kaun Banega Crorepati's Independence Day Special focused on real-life accounts from the Indian Armed Forces. Hosted by Amitabh Bachchan, the episode had Colonel Sofiya Qureshi (Indian Army), Wing Commander Vyomika Singh (Indian Air Force), and Commander Prerna Deosthalee (Indian Navy), who shared first-hand details from Operation Sindoor. Highlighting Operation Sindoor on national television As seen in the promotional video, the episode brought to the forefront the officers' experiences during the operation. Wing Commander Vyomika Singh explained the mission's rapid pace, stating it was completed between 1:05 AM and 1:30 AM — just 25 minutes from start to finish. *OPERATION SINDOOR*INDIAN ARMED FORCES CARRIED OUT *PRECISION STRIKE AT TERRORIST CAMPS* The Indian Armed Forces undertook a highly sensitive and significant operation, known as Operation Sindoor. This event marked a rare and distinguished occasion where officials came forward not just to announce plans but to declare the successful completion of the mission, reflecting transparency and pride in the country's defense capabilities. 'For the first time, we saw our officers come and tell the nation that somewhere this was a signal, because usually the relationship with the forces is different, but today's decision was for the country' said Sofiya Qureshi Army perspective from Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Colonel Qureshi described this as the first time officers addressed the nation directly about such a sensitive mission. She said the Armed Forces are always prepared, and when the order came, they were ready. She stressed the responsibility to inform audiences both in India and internationally about how the mission was executed. Calling it a rare honour for a woman officer, she expressed appreciation to the government for the opportunity. 'This was a very sensitive operation. We were given a responsibility to inform the nation at the national and international levels— the audience about how we executed this operation. It was a rare honor and distinction for a woman officer to give the truth, so we are happy the government gave us this chance' she said Air Force insights from Wing Commander Vyomika Singh Wing Commander Singh noted that while Air Force officers routinely brief internally, the key difference here was the audience the nation and global viewers. She pointed out that unlike standard briefings which explain planned operations, this one reported an operation already completed. Navy's role in national security Operation Sindoor strikes again this time in prime time. KBC just turned history into a mic-drop moment. Commander Prerna Deosthalee highlighted that the Indian Navy serves as the first line of defence at sea, responding to war-like situations and monitoring hostile movements. She explained its capability to operate across surface ships, aircraft, and submarines, ensuring dominance in all three maritime dimensions.
