Rhea Chakraborty gives a deeply personal tribute to the Indian Armed Forces: 'From a Fauji Daughter…'

Amidst rising India-Pakistan tensions following Operation Sindoor, Rhea Chakraborty shared a heartfelt Instagram tribute, celebrating the Indian Armed Forces through her personal experiences as a soldier's daughter.

In an deep message, captioned "From a Fauji Daughter…", Rhea reminisced about her upbringing within a military family, where resilience is unspoken and devotion to the nation flows profoundly. Her father, Indrajit Chakraborty, a veteran of the Indian Army, inspired the post, which provides an intimate portrait of the lives of those families who bear the silent burden of sacrifice.

I grew up watching my dad wear his uniform like second skin – calm, proud, ready. And I grew up watching my mom hold back tears like a soldier too. That love often looks like distance. That pride quietly holds hands with fear. Today, I sleep safely in my home because someone else’s father, mother, brother, or sister is out there—standing at the border, standing tall

- Rhea

She further wrote, “To every Army, Navy, and Airforce family waiting, hoping, praying—I see you. I feel you. I stand with you." She concluded with a resonant message: “From one fauji home to another… sending love, strength, and a salute. Jai Hind."

Her poignant message emerged shortly after India's Operation Sindoor, a focused operation that dismantled nine terrorist launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a direct response to the tragic Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. In response, Pakistan initiated several drone strikes and ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) during the night of May 8–9, all of which were successfully thwarted by the Indian Army.

"The Indian Army remains committed to safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation," stated the Army in an official announcement.

Professionally, Rhea Chakraborty is currently a prominent gang leader on MTV Roadies XX, signifying a bold and sincere comeback to the public sphere.