| Vijayant Thapar served as a captain in the Indian Army, receiving the Vir Chakra for his bravery in the 1999 Kargil War. |
| He lived in various Indian cities due to his father's military service. |
| As a child, he first experienced shooting a pistol. |
| Vijayant's interest in sports like boxing and wrestling was sparked by visiting his father's battalion. |
| From a young age, he was passionate about a military career. |
| Before joining the army, he focused on fitness and bodybuilding. |
| He passed the CDSE on his first attempt after graduation. |
| In 1997, he began training at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun. |
| At the academy, he was selected for military parachutist training. |
| He excelled in swimming and water polo in addition to his military training. |
| After completing his training, he joined the Army Service Corps in 1998. |
| Vijayant underwent further military courses in Mhow and Belgaum. |
| He played a crucial role in capturing key positions in the Kargil War. |
| Tragically, he was killed in close combat during the assault on Knoll. |
| His final rites were performed in Noida, his hometown. |
| Vijayant abstained from alcohol, tobacco, and non-vegetarian food. |
| He was skilled in equestrian pursuits. |
| Even after his passing, his mother makes Kheer on his birthday. |
| Vijayant documented his aspirations and daily tasks in a diary. |
| A memorial temple was erected in his honor at Knoll. |
| A biography called 'Vijyant at Kargil: The Biography of a War Hero' was published in 2020. |
| His father pays homage to him annually in Knoll. |
| A mall in Noida displayed his military uniform for visitors. |
| Two NCC students biked over 3,500 kilometers to honor Kargil War heroes, including Vijayant Thapar. |
| His parents shared his story on Indian Idol to a wider audience. |
