Bhupinder Shahi

Retired Army Personnel, Politician

Indian Mohali, Punjab, India

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Army Personnel, Politician
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceMohali, Punjab, India

Latest News about Bhupinder Shahi

19/03/2026

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.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameBhupi
Known ForBeing military consultant in the Hindi film industry

Physical Stats & More

Height5'9" (175 cm)
Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolKendriya Vidyalaya, Chennai
College/UniversitySymbiosis College of Arts & Commerce, Pune
Qualifications
  • A bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality Administration and Management (1987-1989)
  • A post graduate diploma in International Human Rights, International Humanitarian & Refugee Law

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Marital StatusMarried

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseReena Shahi (Fashion Designer)
Children
  • Son - Angud Shahi
  • Daughter -

Career

Military Career
Service/BranchIndian Army
RankColonel
Service Years1991-2017
Unit15th Battalion of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (15 JAK RIF)
Commissioned1991
Premature Retirement2017
Post Military Career
  • General Manager at Cox & Kings
  • Senior Project Manager at Green Solar Infrastructure Company, New Delhi
  • Military Consultant for films including Shershaah (2021), Kill (2023), Veda (2024), Freedom at Midnight (2024), Waking of a Nation (2025)
  • Founded logistic company Olive Crew Pvt. Ltd. in 2021
  • Bharatiya Janata Partyโ€™s district vice president of Mohali
  • Mentorship to young army cadets
  • Leadership & Strategy Mentor
  • Security & Logistics Entrepreneur

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
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