Episodes

  • Episode 20 - Agneepath (Kargil Vijay Diwas)
    Jul 24 2023

    Episode 20 is about the end of the Kargil War which officially occurred between May 24 to Jul 26, 1999, codenamed Operation Vijay. This story summarises this audio short film show of untold stories on the forgotten heroes of Kargil War and this episode also brings to light the unknown facts of this war. Officially called The Kargil Conflict, this war left around 1600 Indian Soldiers wounded and killed. The same soldiers duly saluted their enemy and gave them a burial when Pakistan disowned them. These 20 stories are about the scent of a soldier and that scent is of his honour in life or death because we don't know them all

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    19 mins
  • Episode 19 - 3 Idiots (Maj Joy Dasgupta, Sena Medal (Gallantry))
    Jul 24 2023

    Episode 19 is about Major Joy Dasgupta, Sena Medal (Gallantry), 18 Grenadiers, Indian Army. An unstoppable story of an undaunted soldier who won 3 battles to accomplish his mission. A second generation soldier and the first officer from his family, this bold, upstanding, hyperactive and candid Army Officer came up as the only living legend of his state from his unit to be honoured with a Gallantry Award of India, for his leadership by personal example, exceptional courage and bravery during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Telangana and like the film 3 Idiots, Maj Dasgupta contributed thrice to his nation - twice as a soldier with both father and he being war heroes and once by rejoining the Army as an officer again during a national emergency. A Soldier never quits till he is dead.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 18 - PK (Lt Praveen Kumar, VrC)
    Jul 18 2023

    Episode 18 is about Lieutenant Praveen Kumar, Vir Chakra, 14 Sikh, Indian Army. A thrilling story of an unpretentious soldier who went about his battle very matter-of-fact. A third generation soldier and the first officer from his family, this wise, reliable, balanced, soft spoken but tough Army Officer surfaced as the only living legend of his state from his unit and regiment to be honoured with The Third Highest War Time Gallantry Award of India, for his professional competence, unparalleled and unorthodox tact during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Haryana and like the film PK, Colonel PK, VrC (Retd) is an embodiment of simple living-high thinking. When all the wars are done, a butterfly will still be beautiful.

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    23 mins
  • Episode 17 - Amar Akbar Anthony (Sep Imliakum Ao, MVC)
    Jul 18 2023

    Episode 17 is about Sepoy Imliakum Ao, Maha Vir Chakra, 2 Naga, Indian Army. A fiery story of a fierce warrior who was as loyal to his nation as ferocious to the enemy. The first soldier from his humble family, this plain, agile, obedient, focussed and fearless naga tribesman from the hinterlands emerged as the only living legend from his state, unit and regiment to be honoured with The Second Highest War Time Gallantry Award of India, for his raw courage, cool confidence and exemplary grit during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Nagaland and like the film Amar Akbar Anthony, Subedar (Honorary Captain) Imliakum Ao, MVC (Retd) is the Idea of India. It's not the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 16: Shatranj Ke Khilari (Lt Pradipta Dutta, SM (Gallantry))
    Jul 11 2023

    Episode 16 is about Lieutenant Pradipta Dutta, Sena Medal (Gallantry), 130 Air Defence Regiment, Indian Army. An unpredictable story of a predictable Army Officer who upheld the ethos of soldiering with élan. Coming from a non- military background and the only soldier from his family, this sincere, committed, easy going, empathetic 23 year young officer went to war within 6 months of his service to come back as the only Army Officer from his state and his regiment to be honoured with a Gallantry Award of India, for his leadership, courage and unflinching devotion to duty during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of West Bengal and like the film Shatranj Ke Khilari, Lt Dutta was a crucial defender of his nation in its striking war victory. Desperate times call for desperate measures.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 15: Bāhubali (Maj KPR Hari, VrC)
    Jul 11 2023

    Episode 15 is about Colonel KPR Hari, Vir Chakra, 1 Bihar, Indian Army. A touching story of a humble, professional and soft hearted Army Officer who went about his war as unassumingly as he did in his untimely death from cancer. Coming from a non-military background and the only soldier from his family, this officiating second-in-command of the fighting unit became the only Army Officer from his state, his unit and his regiment to be honoured with the Third Highest War Time Gallantry Award of India, for his exemplary leadership, strong determination and indomitable courage during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Kerala and like the film Bāhubali, Col Hari was truly a leader and the strongest of soldiers of his motherland. Don’t Cry For Me, India.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 14: Singham (Sep Satpal Singh, VrC)
    Jul 4 2023

    Episode 14 is about Sepoy Satpal Singh, Vir Chakra, 8 Sikh, Indian Army. The Hero of Tiger Hill. An awe-inspiring story of a spirited, robust and tenacious soldier who served his motherland in uniform for generations both as a soldier and a police officer by rising from a small village to become a national hero. The only living legend from his state and of his battalion to be honoured by the Third Highest Gallantry Award of India, for his fierce soldiering, fighting spirit, extreme bravery and motivating his fellow soldiers despite being grievously wounded, during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Punjab and like the film Singham, Assistant Sub Inspector and former Sepoy Satpal Singh is truly a Lion. When Johnny Comes Marching Home.

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    24 mins
  • Episode 13: Mughal-E-Azam (Nk Zakir Hussain, SM (Gallantry) (Posthumous))
    Jul 4 2023

    Episode 13 is about Naik Zakir Hussain, Sena Medal (Gallantry) (Posthumous), 22 Grenadiers, Indian Army. A moving story of a pious, faithful, sincere, straightforward and a simple soldier rising from the underprivileged mass of India to become a hero. The only soldier of his state from the battalion to be posthumously honoured by a Gallantry Award of India, for his unmatched bravery, will power and sacrifice for his nation, during The Kargil War of 1999. Coming from the Indian state of Haryana and like the film Mughal-E-Azam, Nk Zakir Hussain was indeed the pinnacle of glory. All gave some. Some gave all.

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    23 mins