6 Real Heroes of the nation

He led 124 soldiers along with 43 soldiers of the Punjab Regiment during the Battle of Longewala in December 1971. His leadership inspired the character portrayed in the film 'Border', and he was awarded the Mahavir Chakra by the Indian Government.

A hero of the Kargil War in 1999, he fought bravely to secure Pimple II from Pakistani infiltrators. Despite being hit by a rocket explosive, he continued fighting until his last breath.

The first Indian to travel to space, Rakesh Sharma served as a test pilot in the Indian Air Force before his historic space mission. He is known for his humility and preference for a private life.

Choosing to return from the US to his village Boriavi, he became a farmer and promoted organic farming to prevent health issues caused by chemicals. He received the Sardar Patel Award and Agricultural National Awards in 2010 and 2012.

During the Uttarakhand flood rescue operations, he flew an M-17 helicopter and worked tirelessly under extreme weather conditions from Gauchar town, risking his life to save others.

A teenager from Chennai known for saving people from drowning at Marina Beach, he performed his first rescue at age 13 and has continued rescuing lives despite injuries and personal risk.