Published 19:27 IST, October 12th 2019

Priyanka Chopra and other B-town actors who have an army background

Priyanka Chopra, Anushka Sharma, Lara Dutta, Preity Zinta and Sushmita Sen are some of the Bollywood celebrities who have army background. Read on to know more

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relation between Bollywood and Armed forces was depicted several times on silver screen, with movies such as  Ghazi Attack or Aiyaary. You might have observed that some of actors of Bollywood have a disciplined lifestyle and a bold nature and it is just because of ir army background. Here is a list of some Bollywood's army kids and we are gl y belong to an army background.

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Priyanka Chopra

Desi Girl of Bollywood has always mentioned about her military background in her interviews. Her far, Dr Ashok Chopra and mor, Dr Mhu Akhauri, both have served in Indian Army. She travelled a lot in her schooling days, and that is why she is comfortable in apting new places very easily. She lost her far in year 2013, who was fighting a battle with Cancer.

Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma’s far, Ajay Kumar, was a Major in Indian Army. This is reason why Anushka changed schools all time. She reportedly mits that her strength and fitness comes from her army background. In an interview with a media publication, she said that because of her upbringing, she has a very conservative approach towards life.

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Lara Dutta

Former Miss Universe Lara Dutta also has an army connection. Her far L K Dutta is a retired Wing Commander. Her elder sister Sabrina also serves Indian Air Force. After completing her Miss Universe commitments, Lara entered Bollywood industry with film Andaaz in 2003. She is also remembered for her movies which includes 'Masti', ' Entry, 'Kaal', 'Partner', 'Hey Baby' amongst ors.

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Preity Zinta

dimpled beauty of Bollywood, Preity Zinta, also has an army background. Her late far, Durganand Zinta, was an ministrator in Indian armed forces. Her elder bror Deepanker is currently working as a commissioned officer in armed forces. She lost her far in year 1998.

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Sushmita Sen

Bollywood’s army connection also includes Sushmita Sen. Her far, Subir Sen, is a former Indian Air Force Wing Commander. She won title of 'Miss Universe' in 1994 and later debuted in Bollywood with  film, Dastak in 1996. She studied in various air force schools across country. Her army environment gave her confidence and me her successful today as an actor and also as a proud mor of two daughters.

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13:03 IST, October 12th 2019