Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1974 |
| Age | 24 years (died on 07, Jul, 1999) |
| Birthplace | Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 07/07/1999 |
Latest News about Captain Vikram Batra
04/07/2025
The 26th anniversary of Captain Vikram Batra's martyrdom was commemorated across India, with special tributes at his birthplace Palampur and the Kargil war memorial. The Indian Army honored his legacy by organizing a 'Sher Shah' run in his memory, highlighting his bravery during the 1999 Kargil War.
Do you like Captain Vikram Batra?
You can vote only once.
Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | 'Sher Shah' ('Lion King') |
|---|---|
| Famous For | Being honoured with 'Param Vir Chakra' (Posthumous) for his martyrdom in the 1999 Kargil War |
| Full Name | Vikram Batra |
| Service Number | IC-57556 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm / 1.73 m / 5' 8" |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education |
|
|---|
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Caste | Punjabi Khatri |
| Hobbies |
|
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Dimple Cheema (1995-till his death) |
Family
| Father | Girdhari Lal Batra (a government school principal) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Kamal Kanta Batra (a school teacher) (deceased) |
| Siblings |
|
Career
| Military Service |
|
|---|
Favourites
| Favourite Restaurant | Neugal Cafe in Palampur |
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Captain Vikram Batra was born in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. | |
| 2. His parents worked as teachers. | |
| 3. He was the third child in his family. | |
| 4. Vikram was the older of twin brothers, born 14 minutes before his brother Vishal. | |
| 5. The twins were named 'Luv' (Vikram) and 'Kush' (Vishal) after Lord Rama's sons. | |
| 6. After completing his training, he graduated as a Lieutenant from the IMA. | |
| 7. Known for his bravery, he made sacrifices during the Kargil War. | |
| 8. During the capture of Point 5140 on 20 June 1999, he radioed the famous message 'Yeh Dil Maange More' after success. | |
| 9. He was commissioned into the Indian Army with service number IC-57556. | |
| 10. He died saving a Subedar during the Battle of Point 4875, telling him to step aside as he had a wife and children to look after. | |
| 11. His last words were 'Jai Mata Di'. |