Rakul Preet Singh honors her father and the Indian Army on Armed Forces Day

IANS May 17, 2025 413 views

Rakul Preet Singh shared a touching tribute to her father, a former Indian Army officer, on Armed Forces Day. She highlighted the profound impact of growing up in a military family and expressed deep gratitude for soldiers' sacrifices. Through an emotional Instagram post and vintage photograph, she celebrated her father's service and the broader commitment of military personnel. The actress also mentioned her upcoming film projects, continuing to balance her personal reflections with her professional journey.

"Today, I honor not only him, but every soldier who chooses service over self" - Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh honors her father and the Indian Army on Armed Forces Day
Mumbai, May 17: Commemorating Armed Forces Day, actress Rakul Preet Singh paid a special tribute to her father, Kulwinder Singh, who served in the Indian Army, through social media.

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Emotional Instagram post celebrates her father's military legacy

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Reflects on values learned from Army upbringing

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Remembers sacrifices of Indian military personnel

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Upcoming film 'De De Pyaar De 2' showcases her career

Rakul penned a note on her Instagram handle that read, "Armed Forces Day may be international,
but my heart beats for one uniform — my father’s. Growing up with an Army officer as a parent meant learning sacrifice, respect, and resilience early."

Showing her gratitude to our Indian Army, the 'Doctor G' actress added, "Today, I honor not only him, but every soldier — in India and around the world — who chooses service over self. The bravery of our Indian Army, especially in these recent times, reminds us that peace isn’t free.
It’s protected. Grateful beyond words."

She also posted a throwback photo on her IG where little Rakul is sitting on the scooter with her dad. While the diva is dressed in an adorable white frock with a matching scrunchy, her father is posing in his army uniform, along with a turban.

Talking about her professional commitments, Rakul will next be seen in the highly-awaited drama, "De De Pyaar De 2". She will reprise her role as Ayesha Khurana in the sequel to the 2019 hit “De De Pyaar De."

The project will also see Ajay Devgn as Ashish Mehra once again. In addition to this, R. Madhavan has also been roped in for the role of Dev Khurana, Ayesha's father.

Helmed by Anshul Sharma, "De De Pyaar De 2" will also have Tabu, Jimmy Shergill, Alok Nath, and Inayat Sood represing their roles from the original flick, along with Tamannaah Bhatia and Prakash Raj in cameo appearances.

"De De Pyaar De 2" is scheduled to release on 14th November 2025.

Moreover, Rakul will also share the screen with Neena Gupta in "Ameeri", which has been directed by Ashish R Shukla.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Rakul's tribute brought tears to my eyes! As an Army kid myself, I completely relate to those childhood memories. The values we learn from our fauji parents are priceless. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate Rakul's sentiment, I wish more Bollywood stars would use their platform to highlight current issues faced by soldiers' families - like housing and education benefits. The tribute is nice but action speaks louder.
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Anjali M.
That throwback photo is so adorable! ❤️ It's heartwarming to see celebrities honoring their roots. Our armed forces deserve all the love and respect. Can't wait to see her in De De Pyaar De 2!
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Vikram P.
Respect to Rakul for keeping it real. Unlike some stars who only remember their connections when it's convenient. Our jawans are the real heroes - whether at Siachen or guarding LOC.
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Sunita R.
Beautiful gesture! But I hope she also supports veteran welfare initiatives. Many retired soldiers struggle after service. Maybe she could adopt a regiment or start a scholarship? Just saying...
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Karan J.
As someone posted near China border, such acknowledgments mean a lot to us. Rakul's words about "peace being protected" hit home hard. Meanwhile, excited for DD2 - hope they don't ruin the sequel!

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