Vikram Batra

War Hero

Birthday September 9, 1974

Birth Sign Virgo

Birthplace Palampur, India

DEATH DATE Jul 7, 1999 (24)

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About

Decorated war hero who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration of the Republic of India. He was killed in action by the fleeing Pakistani troops around Area Ledge.

Before Fame

He completed his secondary studies at the Central School, Palampur.

Trivia

During the 1999 Kargil War, he led one of the most difficult mountain warfare operations in Indian military history.

Family Life

His brother is Vishal Batra.

Associated With

He was portrayed by Abhishek Bachchan in a film.