Independence Day: These Bollywood actresses have a deep connection with the Indian Army, one's father has been martyred for the country

In films, you must have often seen celebs in various roles. Some in the role of a doctor and some in the role of a lawyer. At the same time, some celebs have also appeared in the role of army. But you would be surprised to know that there are many such celebrities in B-Town, whose blood runs in the veins of the Indian Army. This list includes names ranging from Priyanka Chopra to Anushka Sharma. So, today we are telling you about some such popular celebrities, who are from army background. 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

Let's start this list with former Miss World Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai. Aish is born in an army family. His father has served as an officer in the Indian Army. 

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma's father has also served the country by staying in the army. The actress's father Ajay Kumar Sharma was a colonel in the Indian Army. He fought against the enemies in the historic Kargil War in 1999. Anushka did her schooling from the Army School in Bangalore.

Priyanka Chopra

From Bollywood to Hollywood, both the parents of actress Priyanka Chopra have contributed in the army. His father, Dr. Ashok Chopra, and his mother, Madhu Chopra, worked as doctors in the Indian Army. However, on June 10, 2013, Priyanka Chopra's father said goodbye to this world after a long battle with cancer. 

Preity Zinta  

Bollywood's dimple queen Preity Zinta's name is also included in this list related to army background. Preeti's father Durganand Zinta was a Major in the 'Indian Army'. However, his father died in a road accident.

Sushmita Sen

Sushmita Sen's name is also included in this list. Sushmita Sen's father Wing Commander Shubir Sen was the Indian Air Force Wing Commander. 

neha dhupia 

Neha Dhupia also comes from Navy background. Actress's father Pradeep Singh Dhupia has served the country as an ex-commander in the Navy. 

Lara Dutta  

Bollywood actress Lara's father L. Of. Dutta has been a wing commander in the 'Indian Air Force'. So following in her father's footsteps, Lara's sister Cheryl Dutta is also serving in the Armed Forces.

Nimrat Kaur 

Nimrat Kaur's father Bhupinder Singh was a Major in the Indian Army. He was also an engineer in the army. Please tell that his father was martyred in the attack of Hizb-ul-Mudjahideen.

Gul Panag

Harcharanjit Singh Panag, father of actress Gul Panag, who has spread her acting skills in Bollywood, is a retired lieutenant general of the Indian Army.