Meet Colonel Hoshiar Singh PVC: The Real Hero Behind Varun Dhawan's 'Border 2' Role

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Meet Colonel Hoshiar Singh PVC: The Real Hero Behind Varun Dhawan's 'Border 2' Role
- •Colonel Hoshiar Singh PVC, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, inspired Varun Dhawan's character in the upcoming film 'Border 2'.
- •Born in Sisana, Haryana, he joined the Indian Army in 1963 and gained experience in the 1965 Indo-Pak War.
- •During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, he led his company to capture Jarpal in the Shakargarh Sector, facing intense enemy fire.
- •Despite being seriously wounded, he single-handedly operated a machine gun, inflicting heavy casualties and turning the tide of battle.
- •Awarded India's highest military honour, the Param Vir Chakra, for his exceptional bravery and leadership.
Why It Matters: Colonel Hoshiar Singh PVC's extraordinary bravery in the 1971 war inspired 'Border 2' and defines true heroism.
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