Amaran: Major Mukund Varadarajan, Indhu's Tragic Love Story Brought To Life By Sivakarthikeyan, Sai

Amaran: Tamil biographical drama features Siva Karthikeyan and Sai Pallavi released on October 31 and so far receiving positive word of mouth and good reviews. Amaran is based on a true story and has been dubbed as one of best films on army sacrifice in Indian cinema. film takes inspiration from lives of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu Rebecca Varghese, sparking curiosity about ir real-life journey.

Real-life story of Amaran couple

biopic is adapted from book India’s Most Fearless by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. It seeks to hour t just a soldier but a real-life hero's sacrifices and emotional struggles. Amaran chronicles journey of Major Mukund and Indhu from ir first meeting in college to marri and beyond.

Mukund Varadarajan was born on April 12, 1983, in Tambaram, Tamil Nadu to a Tamil-speaking Brahmin family. Coming from a family with a strong military tradition from his grandfar and two uncles who served in armed forces, he felt motivated to follow a similar path. Mukund graduated from Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya and obtained a diploma in journalism from Madras Christian College. His desire to serve country led him to enlist in army.

He met Indhu Rebecca Varghese in college and fell in love at first sight. Although y maintained a long-distance relationship for several years, Mukund joined Rajput Regiment 22 Rajput through Officers Training Academy, initially receiving a short-service commission in 2006 before transitioning to a permanent commission. After many years toger, couple tied kt in 2009.

Amaran couple Major Mukund Varadarajan & his wife’s turning points

Mukund’s leadership and tactical skills gained recognition early in his career, leading to his promotion to rank of a Major in 2012. That same year, he joined 44th Battalion of Rashtriya Rifles, a counterinsurgency unit active in troubled Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir. During his time with this battalion, Mukund undertook an act of bravery that secured his place in Indian military history.

Major Mukund Varadarajan, who served in Rajput Regiment of Indian Army, received Ashoka Chakra posthumously for his cour in a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

After her husband's heroic death in 2014, Mukund's wife left with ir three-year-old daughter, having been married for less than five years.