As Operation Sindoor continues to unfold, India has given a strong military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, targeting major terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Army, in a coordinated and forceful operation, has thwarted multiple counter-attacks by Pakistan in recent days.
Leading the updates from the frontlines is Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who has been sharing crucial insights during press briefings alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. Colonel Qureshi has become a prominent face of the Army’s retaliation strategy, delivering timely and detailed updates in Hindi.
But beyond her military achievements, many are now curious about Sofiya Qureshi’s personal life — especially her surprising connection to the Bollywood film industry.
From PhD Scholar to Army Officer
Before donning the Indian Army uniform, Sofiya Qureshi was on an entirely different academic path. She was pursuing a PhD after completing her Master’s degree in Biochemistry from Maharaja Sayajirao University. But when the Indian government opened up high-ranking military roles for women, she made a bold choice — she left her PhD to join the armed forces.
Sofiya has since made history as one of the first women officers to lead multinational military exercises and now plays a vital role in India’s military communication strategy.
Meet Shaina Qureshi – The Bollywood Link
While Sofiya Qureshi commands national attention with her military prowess, her sister Shaina Qureshi is quietly making an impact behind the scenes in Bollywood.
Shaina isn’t an actress, but she’s deeply involved in the creative engine of the film industry. She runs a film production house in Mumbai, where she manages both feature films and advertisement projects. Her work may not be in the spotlight, but it powers the content that reaches millions.
From scripting to shooting, her team handles everything that goes into a professional media production — showing that both sisters have chosen demanding, impactful careers, albeit in very different fields.
Dual Icons in Different Arenas
As the nation watches Colonel Sofiya Qureshi lead from the front in the ongoing military operations, her sister Shaina continues her creative journey in the film world. One wears the Army uniform, the other commands from behind the camera — together, they are proof that Indian women are breaking boundaries across every sector.
