Harinder Sikka does not smoke. |
Harinder Sikka drinks alcohol. |
He graduated from Delhi University in 1979 and joined the Indian Navy the same year. |
In January 1981, Sikka was commissioned into the Indian Navy. |
He left the Indian Navy in 1993 as Lt. Commander. |
In 1994, he began working with the Piramal Group and held various positions. |
Since 1999, Sikka has been campaigning against spurious drugs in India. |
Sikka supported widows in Telangana after 34 farmers committed suicide. |
He initiated the project 'Cultivating Hope' to address farmer issues, supported by various notable figures. |
In 2008, Sikka published his debut novel "Calling Sehmat," later adapted into the movie "Raazi." |
The story of Calling Sehmat was discovered by Sikka during an interview with The Hindu. |
He took 8 years to fictionalize the story for safety reasons. |
Sikka produced the film Nanak Shah Fakir, which received international recognition but faced protests in India. |