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Time of India
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Attestation parade of fifth Agniveer batch of MLIRC in Belagavi held
Belagavi: The fifth batch of Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme witnessed the culmination of training on Thursday. On this occasion, a ceremonial attestation parade with full military traditions was held at the Maratha Light Infantry Regimental Centre (MLIRC), Belagavi. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now A total of 659 Agniveers were recognised after their successful completion of 31 weeks of training. The attestation parade of the Agniveers was reviewed by Brigadier Joydip Mukherjee, commandant of the MLIRC, who applauded the Agniveers for their immaculate turnout and very high standards of drill. The parade was commanded by Agniveer Gajanan Rathod, while Lt Col Digvijay Singh was the parade adjutant. The Agniveers took the Oath of Affirmation in the presence of the national flag, the regimental flag, and religious holy books in an impressive ceremony witnessed by their parents, serving and retired fraternity of the regiment, dignitaries of Belagavi, cadets of NCC, and the young students of various schools. The pride with which the Agniveers took the oath made the ceremony even more impressive. Addressing the newly attested Agniveers, the reviewing officer reminded them of the rich heritage and the glory of the Maratha Light Infantry, as one of the oldest infantry regiments of the . He also stressed the importance of discipline and physical fitness in a soldier's life. He exuded confidence in the training conducted at the regimental centre and assured that it would stand the young soldiers in good stead before wishing them the very best in their future assignments. The reviewing officer also awarded medals to the meritorious Agniveers for excelling in different spheres of training. Naik Yashwant Ghadge, Victoria Cross Medal for overall best Agniveer, was awarded to Agniveer Kaple Krishnat. The attestation parade concluded with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the Sharqat War Memorial, to pay respect to the brave hearts of the regiment by the reviewing officer and the Agniveers. The proud parents were also felicitated with the Gaurav Padak to honour them for motivating their wards to serve the nation.
India.com
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet This Veteran Bollywood Actor Who Served Indian Army In 1999 Kargil War, He Is Three-Time National Award Winner, His Name Is...
photoDetails english 2898485 Updated:May 09, 2025, 03:41 PM IST Nana Patekar Shared The Backstory About Kargil War 1 / 8 Nana Patekar on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16' sharing the backstory of how he got permission she shared, he first reached out to the senior officers from the division to join the Indian Army was denied, and the actor was told that only the defence minister could approve it. "I knew our Defence Minister George Fernandes ji, so I called him," Nana recalled. The actor continued, "Even he said it is impossible. I told him that even though the training for commission is six months, I trained for three years. He was surprised and asked me about it. After learning of my experience with the Maratha Light Infantry, he asked me, 'When do you want to go?'. Nana Patekar Unseen Pics 2 / 8 Unseen pictures of Nana Patekar during the war have resurfaced on social media, highlighting the legendary actor's significant contribution during the 1999 Kargil War. He also raised funds and supported the welfare of brave soldiers and their families during that time of intense conflict. Nana Patekar Intense Training 3 / 8 Nana Patekar shared insight about his days revealing He was trained with the Maratha Light Infantry of the Army for three years in the early 90s. Nana assisted the soldiers and even volunteering at the base hospital for a few days. The actor remembered his involvement with the Quick Response Team (QRT) while he was in Kargil. During the Intense training, Nana Patekar lost a lot of weight during that time, "I was 76 kg when I reached Srinagar. By the time I came back, I was 56 kg," he shared. Nana Patekar - A Philanthropist 4 / 8 Apart from his work in the film industry and his significant role in 1999 Kargil war Nana is also a philanthropist and works actively for the farmers and their families, who are affected by the drought mainly in Maharashtra. He founded an NGO, naming it 'Naam Foundation', along with fellow actor Makarand Anaspure. Nana Patekar's Early Life 5 / 8 Born on the 1st of January, 1951 in Murud-Janjira, Maharashtra, Nana's father Dinkar Patekar was a textile painter who ran a small business, while his mother Sanjanabai Patekar is a housewife. He studied at Samartha Vidyalaya in Mumbai for three years after which he enrolled at Sir J. J. School of Applied Arts. National Award Winner 6 / 8 For the unaware, Nana Patekar a three-time national-award winner, who actually served in the Indian army not only in reel time but also in the Kargil war, The legendary actor was the part of was a member of the Quick Reaction Team where he served two weeks on the front lines. Nana Patekar's Patriotic Spirit 7 / 8 Nana Patekar served in the Indian Army for the time spam of two and half years. In an interview with Lallantop He said, ''No one is bigger hero than our army men. Our original heros are our Jawans.'' Nana Patekar Upcoming Film 8 / 8 Legendary Nana Patekar is all set to star in Housefull 5. He has joined the star-studded Housefull franchise, and fans are now excited as the film is scheduled to hit cinemas on 6 June 2025. He was last seen in Vanvaas alongside Utkarsh Sharma and Simratt Kaur Randhawa. (All Images: X/ Facebook)
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08-05-2025
- Entertainment
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When Nana Patekar left Bollywood and served in the Indian Army, did this for the country during Kargil War
The veteran was placed as an honorary captain and posted at the Line of Control in August 1999. read more Do you know Nana Patekar served in the Indian Army from 1990 to 2013? He was a frontline warrior and serving the nation, even during the Kargil War in 1999. Patekar met then-Defence Minister George Fernandes and requested to join the troops. He was trained under Maratha Light Infantry for three years in the early 1990s. The veteran was placed as an honorary captain and posted at the Line of Control in August 1999. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The actor once said, 'Eventually I was a member of the Quick Reaction Team. It is one of the most elite forces. Itna sa toh kuch hum kar sakte hai desh ke liye (At least we can do this for the country.') He also said, 'I was 76 kg when I reached Srinagar. By the time I came back, I was 56 kg.' Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal are two of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. In a recent interview, the latter spoke about the former's no-nonsense attitude and recalled an incident where he made a producer wash utensils after a meal together. Paresh also revealed that he was the first character artist to demand Rs 1 crore. 'There was this producer – I won't name him. Nana told him to come home one day. He asked, 'Do you eat mutton?' The producer ate. After the meal, Nana said – 'You ate, right? Now go and wash the dishes.' That is Nana Patekar- baap hai. Wo alag hi hai. Wo mitti alag hai yaar. (He's a legend. He's built different, made from a different mold)," said Paresh Rawal while talking to The Lallantop. Recalling how demanding 1 crore from Nana Patekar, created a stir, he said. 'Even lead heroes didn't ask for that much. But Nana asked for it – and got it."
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
THIS Bollywood actor wore the army uniform for real and fought the Kargil War, and the name is Nana Patekar
Bollywood has given the world of entertainment many war stories, a lot of which took inspiration from real border stories. However, did you know there is a Bollywood actor, a three-time national-award winner, who actually served in the army for real in the time of dire need! This actor wore the army uniform for real during the 1999 Kargil War, and he was none other than Bollywood's veteran actor Nana Patekar. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Bollywood star who served in the Kargil War The 'Tirangaa' star Nana Patekar served in the Indian Army during the Kargil War. During his interaction with Amitabh Bachchan, Nana Patekar on 'Kaun Banega Crorepati 16', Nana shared about his once-in-a-lifetime experience and opportunity to serve the country on the border. When he first reached out to the senior officers from the division, Nana Patekar's request to join the men in uniform was denied, and the actor was told that only the defence minister could approve it. "I knew our Defence Minister George Fernandes ji, so I called him," Nana recalled. The actor continued, "Even he said it is impossible. I told him that even though the training for commission is six months, I trained for three years. He was surprised and asked me about it. After learning of my experience with the Maratha Light Infantry, he asked me, 'When do you want to go?' He mentioned that he lived and trained with the Maratha Light Infantry of the Army for three years in the early 90s. Back then, he was writing his film 'Prahaar.' Nana dedicated more than two weeks at the front near the LoC in August 1999, assisting the soldiers and even volunteering at the base hospital for a few days. The actor remembered his involvement with the Quick Response Team (QRT) while he was in Kargil. Nana Patekar recalled that he lost a lot of weight during that time; however, his heart was filled with contentment and satisfaction. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "I was 76 kg when I reached Srinagar. By the time I came back, I was 56 kg," he shared. Nana Patekar's cinematic front After serving in the army in the Kargil War, Nana resumed his work as an actor. He was last seen in Anil Sharma's 'Vanvaas,' which made it to the theatres in December 2024.
