Episodes

  • INS Khukhri

    INS Khukhri

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 1
    Jan 17 2020

    In Episode 1, we look back at the story of Indian Navy Captain Mahendra Nath Mulla and war ship (Blackwood class frigate) INS Khukri. She was sunk off the coast of Diu, Gujarat, India by the Pakistan Navy Daphné-class submarine Hangor on 9 December 1971 during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Khukri is the only ship lost in combat in the history of the Indian Navy. 18 officers and 176 sailors were lost in the sinking. The captain, Mahendra Nath Mulla, chose to go down with the sinking ship. He refused to abandon ship and went down with the vessel. He was awarded Mahavir Chakra, India’s second largest military honour, posthumously. This episode was written by Anulata Raj Nair.
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    23 mins
  • Belated Parcel

    Belated Parcel

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 2
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Major Satish Dahiya, a young officer from 30 Rashtriya Rifles who died fighting the militants in Kupwara's Handwara area, but not before killing Abu Darda, a top Lashkar commander. Two more militants were killed in the subsequent gunfight. Major Dahiya, who hailed from Haryana, is survived by his wife and their two-and-a half-year-old daughter. Majors wife received a surprise parcel sent by her husband on the unfortunate day of his death, which was Valentine’s Day, 14th February. This episode was written by Anulata Raj Nair.
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    22 mins
  • Turup Ka Ekka

    Turup Ka Ekka

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 3
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Lance Naik Albert Ekka, who was a soldier in the Indian Army. He was martyred in action in the battle of Hilli, during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for valour in the face of the enemy. His commanding officer called him "Turup Ka Ikka/Ekka", meaning Ace of Trump card. This episode was written by Manjit Singh Thakur.
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    21 mins
  • Ghaatak

    Ghaatak

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 4
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) of the Indian Army, who was awarded the highest Indian military honor, the Param Vir Chakra, for his bravery during the Kargil War. He was part of the leading team of Ghaatak Platoon, tasked to capture Tiger Hill on 4 July 1999. Aged 19 when he received the decoration, he is recorded as the youngest person to ever be awarded the Param Vir Chakra. This episode was written by Anulata Raj Nair.
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    24 mins
  • Tithwaal Ka Sher

    Tithwaal Ka Sher

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 5
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Lance Naik Karam Singh, who was the first living recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. This episode explores the war fought in saving a forward post at Richhmar Gali, south of Tithwal, in which Karam Singh was a hero. Pakistan's Pashtun tribal militias crossed the border of the state, occupying several villages, including Tithwal. That village, being on the Line of Control in the Kupwara Sector, was a strategically important point for India, hence the war. This episode was written by Manjit Singh Thakur.
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    21 mins
  • Black Tornado

    Black Tornado

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 6
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of the 2008 Mumbai attacks and of Sandeep Unnikrishnan, an officer in the Indian Army serving in the elite Special Action Group of the National Security Guards. He was martyred in action during the attacks. He was consequently awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India's highest peacetime gallantry award, on 26 January 2009. This episode was written by Anulata Raj Nair.
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    23 mins
  • Kerala

    Kerala

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 7
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Major Deepak Singh Thakuri of the Indian Army and Commander Vijay Verma of the Indian Navy who was a part of the rescue operations during the worst flood of the century in Kerela in 2018. Along with many others from the armed forces, these two were involved in heart-warming stories of rescue operations. Major Thakuri’s name was put forward for COAS commendation letter earlier this year. This episode was written by Pooja Garg.
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    22 mins
  • Operation Pawan

    Operation Pawan

     Yoddha with Neelesh Misra, Episode 8
    Jan 17 2020
    This is the story of Ramaswami Parameswaran, the brave warrior of 8 Mahar Regiment who was posted in Sri Lanka in 1987 during the Peace Keeping Mission. He spearheaded Operation Pawan in terrorist-torn Jaffna. He lost his life fighting a group of Liberation Tigers for Tamil Eelam. He was awarded Param Vir Chakra for his grit and determination in the face of imminent danger. This episode was written by Manjit Singh Thakur.
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    22 mins