Overview

• Nimrat Kaur's father, Major Bhupender Singh, was kidnapped and killed by Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorists in Verinag, Jammu and Kashmir, in January 1994.
• Major Singh, an army engineer, was posthumously awarded the Shaurya Chakra for his bravery and sacrifice.
• Following the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, Kaur referred to herself as a 'martyr's daughter' and praised the Indian Armed Forces for their unwavering support.
• Kaur has publicly advocated for tackling the root causes of terrorism and emphasized the importance of peace and unity.
• After the success of 'The Lunchbox' at Cannes, Kaur returned to Kashmir for the first time since her father’s death, seeking closure in Verinag.