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Coming from an army background is a proud feeling on its own. Many Bollywood actresses posses a deep military connection being daughter of brave Indian soldiers and officers. These Fauji Kids are brought up in a disciplinary background and their personal stories speaks volumes of courage sacrifice and adaptability. Lets have a look at these 8 Bollywood actresses who hail from proud Indian Army families with journeys full of pride and resilience. Anushka Sharma Anushka Sharmas father Colonel Ajay Kumar Sharma served in the Indian Army and fought the Kargil War. She grew up in different cities living the life of a typical army kid. She once told I take pride in saying that I am an army officer’s daughter even more than being an actor. Rakul Preet Singh Rakul Preet Singh is the daughter of Army officer Rajender Singh. She like many army kids had experiences of moving from one place to another and adapting to different surroundings. Moreover she also revealed how her mother was often anxious about her fathers safety. Preity Zinta Preity Zinta was the daughter of Army officer Durganand Zinta. When she was 13 her father passed away in a tragic car accident. She once revealed that how her father taught her to be a strong and independent woman. Her brother Deepankar Zinta too serves in the Indian army. Nimrat Kaur Nimrat Kaurs father Major Bhupinder Singh was an army officer. In 1994 his father made an ultimate sacrifice when he was kidnapped and killed by terrorists in Kashmir. Nimrat was just 11 at the time. His fathers bravery left a deep impact on her life. Celina Jaitly Celina Jaitlys father was late Colonel Vikram Kumar Jaitly who fought the Battle of Bhaduria in 1971. Her Grandfather was late Colonel Eric Francis of the Rajputana Rifles. Sushmita Sen Sushmita Sen is the daughter of Wing Commander Shubeer Sen who served in the Indian Air Force. While growing up she attended various Air Force schools and credits her upbringing for the courage to follow her dreams including wining the Miss Universe title. Lara Dutta Lara Duttas father Wing Commander L.K. Dutta was in Indian Airforce and was also Ex-Prime Minister Indira Gandhis personal pilot. She once revealed that she had grown up listening to all his fathers stories. He had flown her many times and knew her personally. I grew up as a kid hearing stories about her. So in a way I felt an indirect personal connection with her Lara Dutta was quoted while speaking to Pinkvilla. Priyanka Chopra Priyanka Chopra is born and bought up in a military household. Both her parents were doctors in the Indian Army. The actress revealed that her father Dr. Ashok Chopra will always be her hero and continues to inspire her everyday.