Ravi Kishan’s daughter chose the Army over Bollywood: ‘Go ahead beta’, he told her
Dubai: Ravi Kishan told his daughter to go ahead. Then he thought properly about the training, the physical demands and what he had just agreed to, and started backtracking. Ishita Shukla asked him one question in reply, and it ended the discussion. Hers is a story that keeps finding new audiences, and it has been circulating again this week. The reason is the contrast at the heart of it. In an…
Ravi Kishan shared his daughter's decision to join the Army instead of pursuing a career in Bollywood. Born in Barain, Uttar Pradesh, Ishita Shukla studied at Rajdhani College, Delhi University and has three siblings. She trained with the 7 Girls Battalion of the National Cadet Corps for three years, receiving an Award of Excellence in 2022 and marching in the Republic Day parade in January 2023.
Her father praised her bravery and dedication in a statement, noting her hard work in serving her nation. In June 2023, at 21, she enlisted as a Mahila Agniveer under the Agnipath scheme, a four-year term with the option for longer service. Her decision stirred reactions, drawing comparisons to other star children who choose different paths. Ishita's choice stands out due to the rarity of a politician's child entering the military.
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