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Sidharth Malhotra honored Captain Vikram Batra and Kargil War heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas. He played Batra in the acclaimed film "Shershaah," which depicted the war hero's sacrifice. The actor shared a heartfelt post saluting the martyrs' bravery. Meanwhile, Sidharth and wife Kiara Advani recently welcomed their baby girl.

Key Points: Sidharth Malhotra Honors Vikram Batra on Kargil Vijay Diwas

  • Sidharth shares emotional tribute to Kargil War martyrs
  • Actor played Vikram Batra in hit film "Shershaah"
  • Kargil Vijay Diwas marks India's 1999 victory over Pakistan
  • Film "Shershaah" became Amazon Prime's most-watched Indian movie
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Sidharth shares picture of Vikram Batra on Kargil Vijay Diwas: To the countless brave hearts who stood tall

Sidharth Malhotra pays tribute to Captain Vikram Batra and Kargil War heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas, recalling his role in "Shershaah."

"Your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation. – Sidharth Malhotra"

Mumbai, July 26

On the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Saturday, Sidharth Malhotra wished the “countless brave hearts who stood tall” and “saluted their sacrifice”.

The Bollywood actor also shared a picture of Captain Vikram Batra, who was killed while fighting Pakistani troops in the Kargil district of erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir.

Sharing a picture of the army officer, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Sidharth, who played Captain Vikram Batra in the 2021 film “Shershaah”, wrote: “To the countless brave hearts who stood tall so we could sleep safe & sound, your spirit lives on in every heartbeat of a proud and graceful nation.”

“Saluting your sacrifice, today and always. #KargilVijayDiwas”

Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on July 26, to observe India's victory over Pakistan in the Kargil War for ousting Pakistani Forces from their occupied positions on the mountain tops of Northern Kargil District in Ladakh in 1999.

Talking about “Shershaah”, a biographical war drama film directed by Vishnuvardhan, the film stars Sidharth Malhotra in a dual role as Indian Army Captain Vikram Batra and his twin brother Vishal, alongside Kiara Advani as Dimple Cheema.

The narrative follows Batra’s journey from a young cadet to a decorated officer in the Kargil War, culminating in his martyrdom during Operation Vijay in 1999. The film emerged as a major digital success and became the most-watched Indian film on Amazon Prime Video in India at the time of its release.

In other news, Sidharth on July 16 officially announced the arrival of his first bundle of joy, a baby girl with wife Kaira Advani and said that their “world” has “forever changed.”

Sidharth took to Instagram, where he shared an announcement post in pink from his and Kiara’s behalf.

The post read: “Our hearts are full and our world forever changed. We are blessed with a Baby Girl. KIARA & SIDHARTH”

For the caption, Sidharth dropped a heart, namaste and evil eye emoji.

It was on July 15, when the news about the arrival of their baby girl started doing the rounds.

The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year, and the actress was due in August. However, a few days ago, the couple were spotted at a maternity medical facility raising concerns about the mother and the child.

The actress was taken to H. N. Reliance Hospital in the Girgaon area of Mumbai for her delivery.

The couple tied the knot in a dreamy ceremony in February 2023 after dating for several years. While the two prefer to keep their personal lives lowkey, they make sure to surprise their fans with their occasional PDA on social media.

- IANS

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Shreya B
While I appreciate the sentiment, I wish Bollywood would make more films about other war heroes too. There are so many untold stories of bravery from Kargil and other conflicts. Shershaah was great but let's not stop there!
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Aman W
Yeh dil maange more! Captain Batra's famous words still give me goosebumps. My father served in the army and he says Shershaah captured military life very accurately. Jai Hind!
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Priya S
Congratulations to Sidharth and Kiara on their baby girl! ❤️ But more importantly, let's take a moment today to remember all the soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice. Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of the price of our freedom.
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Varun X
I visited the Kargil War Memorial last year and it was a humbling experience. Every Indian should go there at least once to understand what our soldiers go through. Shershaah brought those emotions alive on screen.
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Nisha Z
It's heartwarming to see celebrities using their platform to remember our heroes. But I hope they also support veterans' families throughout the year, not just on special occasions. #RespectOurForces

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