Bhumi Pednekar shares mother’s emotional story as former Paratrooper in the army

Bollywood actress Bhumi Pednekar recently gave fans a heartfelt glimpse into her mother’s incredible journey as a paratrooper, sharing a candid video on Instagram.

In the post, Bhumi revealed that she had secretly filmed her mother during a drive, capturing her emotional recollections of serving the nation.

In the video, Bhumi’s mother, now 70, reflected on her time in the army and the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field. “I can go to any extent to do anything. My time, they were not taking girls in the army, only the medical corps,” she said.

She proudly recounted her accomplishments: participating in two Republic Day parades, a rare feat given that most people never get the chance to attend even once.

She also spoke about the struggles she faced advocating for women’s inclusion in the forces. “I fought with the DG, General Bakshi was there. I said, ‘Why don’t you take us in the army? What’s the use of our training?’ We trained so hard as paratroopers, the camps were grueling. But now, the younger generation can join, and girls are an important part of all three forces. I’m so proud of them.” She added that witnessing the impact of her efforts and the foundation she helped lead brings her immense satisfaction.