Bio/Wiki
| Hometown | Ulhasnagar, Mumbai |
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| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Army Public School, Ghorpadi |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Dr. Gurmukh Das (Directorate General of Quality Assurance (DGQA), Ministry of Defence) |
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| Mother | Shobha (School Teacher) |
| Siblings | Sister - Shagufta (Engineer) |
Career
| Summary | Kashish Methwani is an accomplished individual who has achieved significant milestones at a young age. After excelling in her academic pursuits, she founded an NGO called Critical Cause during the COVID-19 pandemic, aimed at increasing awareness around donation. She participated in the Republic Day parade, earning accolades from the Prime Minister. In 2024, she achieved All India Rank 2 in the Combined Defense Services examination and underwent extensive training at the Officers' Training Academy in Chennai. Upon completion, she was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army Air Defense on 6 September 2025, receiving multiple distinctions for her performance during training. Notably, she also declined a prestigious PhD offer from Harvard University to pursue her military career. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| In her school years, Kashish actively participated in extracurricular activities such as Bharatanatyam dance, tabla, debates, and basketball. | |
| She founded Critical Cause during the COVID-19 lockdown at the age of 19 to promote awareness for blood, plasma, and organ donation. | |
| Kashish was awarded the All-India Best Cadet Trophy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for her participation in the NCC during the Republic Day parade in January 2021. | |
| She was crowned Miss International India in 2023 after competing in beauty pageants. | |
| Kashish secured All India Rank 2 in the CDS examination in 2024. | |
| Following rigorous training, she joined the Indian Army as a Lieutenant in the Army Air Defense after almost a year at the Officers’ Training Academy. | |
| While training, she received various honors including the AAD medal and several competitive awards. | |
| In pursuit of her ambition to serve in the Indian Army, she declined a PhD offer from Harvard University. |
