Physical Stats & More
| Height | 164 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Graduate |
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Personal Life
| College/University | Hansraj College, University of Delhi |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Anup Saxena (Indian Army Officer) | ||||
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| Mother | Name Not Known | ||||
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| Spouse | Name Not Known (an Indian Air Force Mi-17 Helicopter Pilot) | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Gunjan Saxena finished her schooling and then studied at Hansraj College in Delhi. | |
| She enrolled at Safdarjung Flying Club in New Delhi to begin learning flying skills. | |
| In 1994, Gunjan Saxena was chosen to be among the first group of women IAF trainee pilots. | |
| In the 1999 Kargil War, she piloted her helicopter on missions like medical evacuations, spotting enemy positions, and rescuing wounded soldiers. | |
| Her bravery during the Kargil War led to Gunjan Saxena being recognized with the Shaurya Chakra Award by the Indian Army. |
