Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Pooja Thakur |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 60 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) | Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies- Pune (2005–2006) |
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| Certificate in Media Communication | Indian Institute of Mass Communication (2012) |
| Master’s Degree, English Language and Literature | Guru Nanak Dev University (2000-2002) |
| Bachelor’s Degree, Science | Guru Nanak Dev University (1996-1999) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Rajput |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Name Not Known (a Colonel in the Indian Army) |
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| Mother | Name Not Known |
| Spouse | Name Not Known |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Service | Indian Air Force |
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| Commissioned | 2001 |
| Rank | Wing Commander |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Pooja Thakur comes from a family with a military background. | |
| She experienced frequent relocations during her childhood due to her father's service in the Indian Army. | |
| Initially hesitant about school, Pooja later found inspiration in her father to pursue a career in the Uniformed Service. | |
| In 2001, Pooja Thakur joined the Administrative Branch of the Indian Air Force. | |
| She played a key role in developing India's first IAF 3D Air-Combat Game, "Guardians of the Sky." | |
| Pooja was also part of India's pioneering Women's Skydiving Team. | |
| Over 250 women received permanent commissions following a favorable ruling by the high court. | |
| In January 2015, Pooja Thakur made history as the first female commanding officer of the inter-services Guard of Honour inspected by former US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. |
