Quick Info
| Profession | Retired Army Personnel, Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Date of Birth | 02/02/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
Latest News about Bhupinder Shahi
Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar, was released on March 19, 2026, and became a box office success. Colonel Bhupinder Shahi served as the military consultant, ensuring authenticity in war scenes and intelligence operations by drawing from his own experiences in Kashmir, Kargil, and counter-insurgency theatres. He coached actors on realistic military details and secured permissions from the Indian Army and Air Force for using MI-17 and Cheetah helicopters.
Colonel Bhupinder Shahi was honored with the Veteran Achievers Award at the Retiring Officers Seminar in New Delhi. The recognition highlighted his post-retirement work in improving the realism of Indian military portrayals in films, especially his contribution to Dhurandhar and his ongoing efforts supporting veterans' welfare.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Bhupi |
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| Known For | Being military consultant in the Hindi film industry |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'9" (175 cm) |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Kendriya Vidyalaya, Chennai |
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| College/University | Symbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Marital Status | Married |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Reena Shahi (Fashion Designer) |
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Career
| Military Career |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/militaryconsultant/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/bhupinder.shahi/ | |
| https://x.com/budbhupi | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhupinder-shahi-1325a9199/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Third-generation army officer | |
| 2. Served in various challenging operational environments including counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir and deployments in Ladakh and Kargil | |
| 3. Worked with Captain Vikram Batra as a company commander | |
| 4. Served two tours on the Siachen Glacier | |
| 5. Served a tenure with the elite National Security Guard for anti-terrorism duties | |
| 6. Served with the Ladakh Scouts | |
| 7. Took premature retirement in 2017 and settled in Mohali | |
| 8. Transitioned into consultancy and entrepreneurship after military service | |
| 9. Worked on tourism projects including Horn Bill Festival in Nagaland, Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, and events in Ladakh |