Quick Info
| Profession | Army Officer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/01/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Ulhasnagar, Mumbai |
Latest News about Kashish Methwani
06/09/2025
Kashish Methwani was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army after completing 11 months of training at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. She joined the Army Air Defence Regiment and was recognized for strong performance during training, including receiving notable distinctions.
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Bio/Wiki
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School, Ghorpadi |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Dr. Gurmukh Das (Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence) |
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| Mother | Shobha (School Teacher) |
| Siblings | Sister - Shagufta (Engineer) |
Career
| Summary | Kashish Methwani is an accomplished individual who has achieved significant milestones at a young age. After excelling in her academic pursuits, she founded an NGO called Critical Cause during the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed at increasing awareness around donation. She participated in the Republic Day parade, earning accolades from the Prime Minister. In 2024, she achieved All India Rank 2 in the Combined Defense Services examination and underwent extensive training at the Officers' Training Academy in Chennai. Upon completion, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army Air Defense on 6 September 2025, receiving multiple distinctions for her performance during training. Notably, she also declined a prestigious PhD offer from Harvard University to pursue her military career. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. In her school years, Kashish actively participated in extracurricular activities such as Bharatanatyam dance, tabla, debates, and basketball. | |
| 2. She founded Critical Cause during the COVID-19 lockdown at the age of 19 to promote awareness for blood, plasma, and organ donation. | |
| 3. Kashish was awarded the All-India Best Cadet Trophy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her participation in the NCC during the Republic Day parade in January 2021. | |
| 4. She was crowned Miss International India in 2023 after competing in beauty pageants. | |
| 5. Kashish secured All India Rank 2 in the CDS examination in 2024. | |
| 6. Following rigorous training, she joined the Indian Army as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Defense after almost a year at the Officers’ Training Academy. | |
| 7. While training, she received various honors including the AAD medal and several competitive awards. | |
| 8. In pursuit of her ambition to serve in the Indian Army, she declined a PhD offer from Harvard University. | |
| 9. She participated in beauty pageants, winning Glamanand Supermodel India in 2022 and was crowned Miss International India in 2023. | |
| 10. She is a national-level pistol shooter and basketball player. | |
| 11. She is a TEDx speaker. |