Anushka Sharma is a proud Army-kid. Amid India-Pakistan's border tensions, Anushka applauded the Indian Army in an Instagram post. An old interview of Anushka Sharma has been doing the rounds on social media where she spoke about what happened when her father was fighting the Kargil War. Anushka Sharma was only 11 back then and she didn't realise the gravity of the situation. Anushka shared when her father called from the war front, she talked about her school and boyfriends, without realising the grim state of affairs.
In an interview with The Times Of India (2012), the actress said, "Kargil was a tough one. I was too young at that time, but I was scared of seeing my mother. She would always have the news channel switched on throughout the day and would get upset when casualties were announced."
Anushka said, "When my dad called, he could not say much, but I would go on talking about my school, boyfriends and everything else without realising that he was fighting a war." She added, "I take pride in saying that I am an army officer's daughter even more than being an actor."
For the unversed, Anushka Sharma's father is Colonel (retired) Ajay Kumar Sharma, who has served in every war since 1982, including Operation Bluestar and the Kargil War.
After India intercepted Pakistan's missile on May 8, Anushka shared a heart-warming post, praising the Indian Army.
"Eternally grateful to our Indian Armed Forces for protecting us through these times like the heroes that they are.
Heartfelt gratitude to the sacrifices they and their families have made. Jai Hind," she wrote.
