Katrina Kaif, Kiara Advani To Simar Bhatia, 5 Bollywood Actresses Who Embodied The Silent Courage Of Army Love Interests On-Screen

Bollywood has often highlighted the men in uniform charging into battle, and while they did so, they also spotlighted a woman’s courage in battling fear and wearing courage on their sleeves – nearly driving the grit and resilience as love interests and wives of army personnel. As Agastya Nanda and Simar Bhatia starrer Ikkis has recently hit the theatres, here’s looking at actresses who wore quiet courage as female forces on-screen.

5 Actresses Who Portrayed Army Love Interests with Emotional Depth

Katrina Kaif – Jab Tak Hai Jaan

Katrina Kaif as Meera showed how her life is deeply intertwined with Shah Rukh Khan’s portrayal of Major Samar Anand. As Samar’s love interest, Katrina demonstrated silent fear and unconditional love that comes with being romantically involved with a soldier. Their chemistry spoke volumes, becoming one of the major driving factors of the plot.

Simar Bhatia – Ikkis

Simar Bhatia makes a sweet debut with the recently released film Ikkis, playing the wholesome love interest of Lt. Arun Khetarpal, played by Agastya Nanda. Her character arc is nuanced and vital to the film’s plot, and Simar prioritises honesty in her performance to serve an act that is relatable, authentic and memorable.

Sara Ali Khan – Sky Force

In Sky Force, Sara Ali Khan plays the wife of Squadron Leader Veer Pahariya, bringing much-needed softness and vulnerability to a plot brimming with intense action. Not only does she capture the essence of a loving and devoted wife, but also skillfully portrays a pregnant woman.

Kiara Advani – Shershaah

As Dimple Cheema in Shershaah, Kiara Advani showed that bravery is not always loud. She gave one of Bollywood’s most beloved army-wife portrayals, from showcasing heartwarming romance to devastating loss and the impact that it leaves behind.

Saiee Manjrekar – Major

Saiee Manjrekar stepped into the shoes of Isha, playing Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan’s (Adivi Sesh) love interest turned on-screen wife. Her performance spotlighted pride, grit and strength that comes with being in love with someone who serves the nation first.

By portraying love interests of army personnel, these actresses may not have worn army uniform on-screen, but their strength, sacrifice and love made them heroes in their own right.

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Varsha Tiwari

Varsha Tiwari is a budding content writer passionate about Bollywood, pop culture, and the stories behind the spotlight. She enjoys breaking down trends, celebrity moments, and film narratives into engaging, reader-friendly content. Always curious and observant, she is currently pursuing a Master’s in Communication and Journalism. Outside of writing, she enjoys painting because storytelling doesn’t always need words to make an impact.