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The TV series Param Vir Chakra (1990), which focuses on the lives of Param Vir Chakra winners, was directed by Chetan Anand. The first episode of the series featured the first recipient of the award, Major Somnath Sharma of the Kumaon Regiment .
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- Major Somnath Sharma. 4 Kumaon|Badgam, Kashmir|November 3, 1947. Major Somnath Sharma with a broken arm, starved off enemy attacking on Budgam aerodrome and Srinagar.
- Naik Jadunath Singh. 1 Rajput|Taindhara, Naushera, Kashmir| February 6, 1948. Naik Jadunath Singh was commanding a forward post when the enemy attacked.
- 2nd Lt Rama Raghoba Rane. Bombay Engineers|Naushera-Rajouri Road|April 8-11, 1948. 2nd Lt. Rama Raghoba Rane was leading a path for tanks. He braved machine gun fire, cleared mines and roadblocks.
- Company Haviladar Major Piru Singh. 6 Rajputana Rifles|Tithwal sector, J&K|July 18, 1948. Havildar Major Piru Singh single-handedly occupied an enemy post and moved to attack another when a grenade hit him.
Oct 24, 2020 · Learn about the brave soldiers who received India's highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, for their actions in various wars and conflicts. See their names, units, operations, dates, and stories of valour.
Learn about the 21 recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration in India, since 1947. See their profiles, stories, and tributes from the public.
Jan 5, 2023 · The Param Vir Chakra was introduced on January 26, 1950, on the first Republic Day, and Major Somanth Sharma, from the Kumaon regiment, was the first winner. Since then, only 21 people had been given the Param Vir Chakra award. In this list, we have given the names of all the 21 winners of Param Vir Chakra.
Aug 17, 2020 · Learn about the brave men who received the country's highest wartime gallantry award for their acts of supreme and selfless bravery. See their names, ranks, regiments, battles and dates of the Param Vir Chakra awards.
Learn about the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for valour in wartime, and its design and history. See the list of recipients and audio clips of their stories at the National War Memorial.
