Independence Day 2022: Nakuul Mehta, Dipika Kakar, Varun Sood and other TV celebs whose parents served in the Armed Forces

Independence Day 2022: Nakuul Mehta, Dipika Kakar, Varun Sood and other TV celebs who come from illustrious armed forces background

By Urmimala Banerjee
Published: August 08 2022, 16:12 PM IST

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Nakuul Mehta — Nakuul Mehta

Bade Acche Lagte Hain 2 star Nakuul Mehta comes from an illustrious Armed Forces background. His father Pratap Singh Mehta is a veteran of the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. He has written a book on his experiences as well. His grandfather Laxmilal Mehta served as the Military Commander of the Mewar Region during the British reign. Nakuul Mehta truly has a distinguished background.

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Dipika Kakar — Dipika Kakar

Dipika Kakar is the daughter of an Army officer. The actress is known for her work in Sasural Simar Ka. Also Read - Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2: Makers initiate big budget cuts of Nakuul Mehta-Disha Parmar's show due to falling TRPs? [EXCLUSIVE]

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Nikita Dutta — Nikita Dutta

She is also from an armed forces background. Her dad Anil Kumar Dutta is an admiral while her uncle SK Dutta is a major general.

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Aishwarya Sakhuja — Aishwarya Sakhuja

Aishwarya Sakhuja's dad Sudhir Kumar Sakhuja is an ex-ARMY man. Also Read - Surbhi Chandna birthday: Nakuul Mehta aka SSO surprises Anika; Shivika fans should NOT miss the Naagin 5 beauty's reaction [watch]

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Rajeev Khandelwal — Rajeev Khandelwal

Rajeev Khandelwal's father CL Khandelwal was a Lieutenant Colonel in the ARMY. He grew up in Ahmedabad.

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Aman Verma — Aman Verma

Aman Verma's father late YK Verma was a colonel in the Indian Army. Also Read - Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin: Neil Bhatt and Ayesha Singh's fans get into war over THIS Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 scene [Find Out]

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Rannvijay Singha — Rannvijay Singha

Rannvijay Singha's dad Iqbal Singh Singha is a retired Lt General of the Indian Army. He is retired but now posted in Syria as the UN Force Commander.

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Varun Sood — Varun Sood

Varun Sood's dad Vineet K Sood served as a Brigadier in the Indian Army. He served in the Kargil War. Of late, Varun Sood shared his dad's video from the Siachen Glacier. Also Read - Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2 actor Nakuul Mehta's reaction to a condom brand's latest Chicken Tikka Masala offering will resonate with every vegetarian