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

Amaran: The 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 the best films on army sacrifice in Indian cinema. The film takes inspiration from the lives of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu Rebecca Varghese, sparking curiosity about their real-life journey.

Real-life story of the Amaran couple

The biopic is adapted from the book India’s Most Fearless by Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh. It seeks to honour not just a soldier but a real-life hero's sacrifices and emotional struggles. Amaran chronicles the journey of Major Mukund and Indhu from their first meeting in college to marriage 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 grandfather and two uncles who served in the 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 the country led him to enlist in the army.

He met Indhu Rebecca Varghese in college and fell in love at first sight. Although they maintained a long-distance relationship for several years, Mukund joined the Rajput Regiment 22 Rajput through the Officers Training Academy, initially receiving a short-service commission in 2006 before transitioning to a permanent commission. After many years together, the couple tied the knot 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 the rank of a Major in 2012. That same year, he joined the 44th Battalion of the Rashtriya Rifles, a counterinsurgency unit active in the 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 the Rajput Regiment of the Indian Army, received the Ashoka Chakra posthumously for his courage in a counterterrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir.

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