Quick Info
| Profession | Sharpshooter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1932 |
| Age | 89 years (died on 30, Apr, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Shamli, Uttar Pradesh |
| Date of Death | 30/04/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
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| Famous For | Being one of the oldest sharpshooters of India along with her sister-in-law, Prakashi Tomar |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Illiterate |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Meerut, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Death cause | COVID-19 |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Jat |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Husband | Bhor Singh |
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| Children |
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| Note | All 3 of her daughters are shooters and have participated in shooting championships at the international level. |
Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chandro came from a family that worked in agriculture. | |
| 2. She entered into marriage at the young age of 15. | |
| 3. Chandro pursued shooting professionally at the age of 65. | |
| 4. In the beginning, she practiced shooting late at night or early in the morning. | |
| 5. Chandro had a large family with 6 children and 15 grandchildren. | |
| 6. Her granddaughter, Shefali Tomar, excels as an international shooter. | |
| 7. Her sister-in-law, Prakashi Tomar, is known for her sharpshooting skills. | |
| 8. She began learning to shoot in 1999 at age 60 or 67. | |
| 9. She won over 25-30 national championships. | |
| 10. She won a gold medal at the Veteran Shooting Championship in Chennai. | |
| 11. Her story inspired the biopic 'Saand Ki Aankh' (2019) starring Taapsee Pannu as Chandro Tomar. |