Vijay Karnik Age, Wiki and Bio

Vijay Karnik

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Indian Air Force Personnel
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/11/1939
Age85 years
BirthplaceNagpur

Bio/Wiki

Full NameVijay Kumar Karnik
Famous ForBeing in charge of the Bhuj airbase during the Indo-Pak War of 1971

Physical Stats & More

Height173 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorWhite

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityNagpur University, Wardha
Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Science

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signScorpio
HometownNagpur, Maharashtra
SchoolA local school of Nagpur
ReligionHinduism
CasteMaharashtrian Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) Community
Hobbies
  • Playing Golf
  • Travelling
  • Gardening

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date20/02/1965

Family

SpouseUsha Karnik (Proprietor of a Shahnaz Husain franchise)
Children
SonParesh Karnik (Works at the Times Group)
DaughterShalakaa Karnik (Director of a theatre group)
Parents
FatherSrinivas Karnik (Indian Government Official)
MotherTarabai Karnik (Homemaker)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Vinod Karnik (Major General)
  • Laxman Karnik (Wing Commander)
  • Ajay Karnik (Air Marshal)
SisterVasanti

Career

Military Service
Service/BranchIndian Air Force
RankWing Commander
Years of Service1962-1986
Unit6 Squadron
Wars/Battles
  • Sino Indian War (1962)
  • Indo-Pakistan War (1965)
  • Indo-Pakistan War (1971)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Vijay Karnik joined the Indian Air Force on 26 May 1962.
He spearheaded the rebuilding of the Bhuj airbase with 300 women during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan war.
The women received a collective award of 50,000 INR from the Indian Government.
Post his retirement, Karnik is recognized for his passion for golf and his backing of the BJP.
A movie depicting his courageous actions in the 1971 war is in production, featuring actors like Ajay Devgn.