Republic Day: Meet ‘Sharma ji ki beti’ Captain Hansja Sharma, the Army officer who rose from a single mother’s sacrifices to fly the Rudra helicopter

Captain Hansja Sharma makes history as the Indian Army's first woman pilot to fly the Rudra armed helicopter. She will be showcased at the Republic Day 2026 parade. Sharma's journey includes overcoming rejection and surgery. She excelled at the Combat Army Aviation Training School and led a squadron. Her mother speaks of her discipline and sacrifices. Sharma's achievement inspires many.