Renowned actor Anupam Kher recently had the opportunity to meet Colonel Sofiya Qureshi of the Indian Army, where he conveyed his admiration for her bravery and dedication. During their encounter, he gifted her a special token—his fourth self-help book—as a sign of respect and appreciation. Kher took to his Instagram account to share a photograph of himself presenting the book to Sofiya.
In the image, both individuals are seen posing together. Accompanying the photo, the actor wrote, “Operation Sindoor: I was incredibly happy and profoundly honored to meet Col. #sofiyaqureshi recently and to present her with my fourth #SelfHelp book #DifferentButNoLess! She embodies the grace, valor, dignity, and bravery of the #IndianArmy.
Thank you, Col. Qureshi, for your kindness and recognition! Jai Hind! #Proud.”(sic) Colonel Sofiya Qureshi is a notable officer in the Indian Army’s Corps of Signals, recognized for her role in breaking barriers within the military. She made history by being the first woman to lead an Indian Army contingent during a multinational military exercise. Colonel Qureshi also received national recognition for her leadership during the media briefing of “Operation Sindoor,” which was the Army’s response to the Pahalgam terror attack.
