As the nation celebrates Vijay Diwas today, a momentous occasion to honor the valour of our armed forces and commemorate their triumph in the 1999 Kargil War against Pakistan, a remarkable picture emerges from the gritty 60-day conflict. Captured in sepia tones, it portrays a potent moment of Indian Air Force personnel loading a missile onto a MiG-27 fighter aircraft, adorned with a cheeky message for the enemy’s Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif: “From Raveena Tandon to Nawaz Sharif.”
Unraveling the tale behind this enigmatic missile inscription reveals a captivating twist. It seems that the then Pakistani Premier, Nawaz Sharif, had a soft spot for the Bollywood beauty, Raveena Tandon, making her his favorite actress. Seizing this opportunity, the message on the missile served as India’s contemptuous reply to the cruel taunts hurled by Pakistani troops during the height of the war. Our brave soldiers faced an onslaught of messages from the enemy, proclaiming that they would relinquish their hold on Kashmir if India delivered Raveena Tandon and Madhuri Dixit into their custody. Shockingly, these taunts were even directed at Indian soldiers as they solemnly collected the bodies of their fallen comrades from the war front.
However, this was no ordinary missile; it was India’s secret weapon, a symbolic strike of defiance. The Indian Air Force’s Mirage and MiG jets fearlessly bombarded Pakistani ground targets in Kargil, armed with the potent “Raveena Tandon missile.” While the precise impact of these missiles may remain shrouded in mystery, one thing was undeniable – India emerged as the unequivocal victor of the Kargil War.
The Kargil War left an indelible mark on the nation’s collective consciousness. For many, it ignited a fervent desire to serve the country as soldiers. The allure of life in the Army, Navy, and Air Force was fueled by inspiring war movies and thrilling tales in the Commando comics of old. To those who heard the call of duty and chose to serve the nation, we salute you on this Vijay Diwas.
As we celebrate the gallant women and men who fought for our country’s honor, let us remember the indomitable spirit that led them to victory. The sepia message from the Kargil Warfront reminds us of the courage, sacrifice, and determination that define our armed forces. Happy Vijay Diwas!
About Mark Manuel
The above thoughts/content have been proudly copied from the wall of Sir Mark Manuel. I am interviewing almost every role model in this country and getting stronger each day. Mark Manuel is a respected Mumbai editor, writer, and columnist.
With over three decades of journalism in leading publications. This includes the Free Press Journal, Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Mid-Day, and Afternoon. He is famous for his brilliant pen interviews. He himself is a TEDx speaker.
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