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KBC Independence Day Special to Feature Military Officers
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, along with other officers, will be on the KBC show.
Qureshi's family history and her ancestors' fight with Rani Lakshmi Bai will be discussed.
The officers will also share stories from Operation Sindoor.
The episode will highlight women's empowerment.
Wing Commander Singh is also featured on the show, being the first in her family to join the armed forces.
Qureshi led an army contingent in an exercise in 2016.
Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee will feature on a special KBC episode.
Colonel Qureshi's ancestors fought alongside Rani Lakshmi Bai, according to her.
The officers will discuss Operation Sindoor and women's empowerment.
Wing Commander Singh is the first from her family to serve in the armed forces.
Qureshi commanded an Indian Army contingent for a multinational military exercise in 2016.
- Who
- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, and Commander Prerna Deosthalee.
- What
- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh and Commander Prerna Deosthalee on KBC, discussing family history and Operation Sindoor.
- When
- The episode will air on Independence Day.
- Where
- On the KBC show.
- Why
- To share stories of Operation Sindoor, discuss family history and women's empowerment.
Existing Controversy
Entertainment
Patriotism vs. Entertainment
Existing Controversy
Mixing patriotism with entertainment is wrong.
Entertainment
Entertainment is the goal.
- Show
- Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC)
- Episode Type
- Independence Day Special
- Featured Guests
- Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, Commander Prerna Deosthalee
- Operation Discussed
- Operation Sindoor
- Qureshi's Role
- First woman to command an Indian Army contingent for a multinational military exercise
Sources
‘Against military ethos’: Row erupts as KBC hosts officers Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh
Internet Up In Arms Over KBC Show Teaser, Hosting Armed Forces Faces 'Protocol' Violation? | NWTK
‘Against Military Ethos’: Huge row as KBC hosts Op Sindoor icons Sofiya, Vyomika & Prerna
Row erupts as KBC hosts officers Sofiya, Vyomika
Col Sophia Qureshi on KBC: When Patriotism Becomes Prime-Time Spectacle
Independence day 2025 : KBC’s Independence Day special with serving officers sparks debate on military-entertainment boundaries
Raj CM calls India’s armed forces best in world; greets soldiers for success of Op Sindoor
9 IAF officers get Vir Chakra for Operation Sindoor
'My Ancestors Were With Rani Laxmi Bai’: In KBC's New Promo, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Reveals Family History
