Celebrity News: Celina Jaitly Shares Emotional Tribute to Her Late Father, Col. Vikram Kumar Jaitly (SM)
Bollywood Desk, Delhi Magazine: Bollywood actress and former Miss India, Celina Jaitly, recently took to Instagram to share a deeply emotional post in memory of her late father, Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly (SM). In a heartfelt message that resonated widely with her fans and the armed forces community, she reflected on a vivid dream she had about her father, a decorated war veteran of the 1971 Indo-Pak war.
In her moving post, Celina wrote:
“Last night, I dreamed of my late father Col Vikram Kumar Jaitly (SM), lovingly called TIGER by the troops he commanded and served with… A warrior and veteran of the 1971 war, wounded at just 21… bullets mangled his leg, shrapnel carved through his flesh but never touched his courage. He lived on… to lead, to serve, to roar. A true son of the soil.”
The actress, known for her outspoken views on patriotism and social justice, also responded to recent news about Operation Sindoor and questioned whether her father’s spirit might still be “standing guard” even after his passing.
“I woke uneasy. Opened Instagram. Read about Operation Sindoor. And I wondered… was he still standing guard? Even in death?”
The post ends with a powerful message from a soldier’s daughter:
“The price of peace is paid in blood… The soul of a soldier knows no caste, no color, no name and no religion… So next time you dishonor a soldier, mock his family, cheat, or divide… remember who still stands so you can sleep.”
The tribute has since gone viral, with thousands of comments praising her courage and saluting her father’s legacy. Many from military families, veterans, and even civilians thanked Celina for reminding the nation of the sacrifices that often go unseen.
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Celina’s post stands as a poignant reminder that behind every uniform is a family, and behind every fallen hero is a story of love, courage, and sacrifice.
