People who watched Sam bahadur which was released in Year 2023 in the month of November starring Vicky Kaushal and Sanya Malhotra. This film was based on the life of Renowned Military officer Sam Manekshaw. Today we are going to get some insight into his life along with Sam Manekshaw Wife. So, read this article till the end to know about his life as a soldier in the Indian military.
Sam Manekshaw : The Strongest Soldier of Indian Army
Sam Manekshaw was born on 3rd of April in the year 1914 In Amritsar Punjab. His full name is Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw. He belongs to the Indian Parsi community. While he was part of the Indian Army he was one of the strongest soldiers and leaders of the force. Sam Bahadur was known as the Chief of Army Staff during the time period of Indian Pakistan War in 1971. He was known as one of the first army officers to be appointed as Field Marshal. He was among the list of one of the most respected army officers in the entire history of Indian Army. He was known for intelligence and brilliancy during his time in the Army. On June 27 2008 he died of pneumonia in Wellington.
Sam Manekshaw Wife : Silloo Bode
She was an alumni from the prestigious college in Bombay named JJ College of Arts. She joined this college to pursue her hobby and passion of Painting. She was a supportive wife and a good mother. Because she understands the pain as a Soldier’s wife she spends her time in welfare centers to cherish their pain. She also designed the Bunglow of Sam Manekshaw in which he resides after his retirement. She died at the age of 90 in the year 2011. Sam Bahadur acknowledged her one of the biggest supporters in his life along with one of the biggest critics.
Marriage of Sam Bahadur and Wife Silloo Bode
Sam Manekshaw and her wife met in Lahore, Punjab. She went to lahore to meet her sister and her family. That’s when she went to a dinner party and that’s when both Sam Manekshaw wife and him met each other. In the year 1939 Sam Manekshaw married his wife Silloo Bode. Due to the Initial year of their marriage the couple stayed in Amritsar which was the hometown of Sam and here they also welcomed their first ever child together which they named Sherry in the year 1940 and another daughter in the year 1945.
Early Life And Parents of Sam Manekhshaw
Sam’s father’s name was Hormizd Manekshaw who was a doctor and mother’s name was Hilla, née Mehta. Both of the parents shifted to Amritsar from Valsad as they were Parsi. During the time period of World War II his father served the British Army as a Captain of IMS ( Indian Medical Service). Just like his father Sam was also an ambitious kid and wanted to pursue medicine to become a doctor like him. He completed his early education in a school in Punjab then he went to Sherwood College Nainital. At the age of 15 he dropped out from the college after having only certification in English language from Cambridge University and then he also gave the exam for Senior Cambridge . Then he went to Hindu College in Amritsar to complete his remaining education.
Journey of Sam Manekshaw In Army
He joined the British Army in 1932 and served his period there until World War II . After he became part of the Indian Army and during his tenure in the army he was known for multiple reasons in the army. First reason for his popularity was the first Graduate to join Gorkha Regiment, first officer to become the Chief of Army Staff and first officer to become a Field Marshal in the armed forces which we also mentioned in the above section. During his time in the army he was known for playing a key role in the integration of the Indian Army and Pakistan Army. He played a key role in the Indo-Pak war and became the reason for India to win against Pakistan. For the contribution he provided in the Indian Army he was also awarded with Padma Bhushan, Padma Vibhushan and Military Cross from the government of India. After his retirement he went to Tamil Nadu to live his remaining life with his family. In recent times people remember him for his leadership qualities.
Vicky Kaushal In The Role of Sam Manekshaw
Last year in 2023 a movie named Sam Bahadur was released on November 10. In this film Vicky Kaushal portrayed the character of Sam Manekshaw in the direction of Meghna Gulzar. The film was able to portray the character of Sam very finely with detailed understanding of his character and nature. Sanya Malhotra portrayed the character of Sam Manekshaw wife in this film.
Frequently Asked Questions
3rd of April in the year 1914.
27th of June 2008.
In the year 2011 at the age of 90.
Pneumonia.