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| Full Name | Vijay Kumar Karnik |
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| Famous For | Being in charge of the Bhuj airbase during the Indo-Pak War of 1971 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | White |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Nagpur University, Wardha |
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| Educational Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Science |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Scorpio |
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| Hometown | Nagpur, Maharashtra |
| School | A local school of Nagpur |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Maharashtrian Chandraseniya Kayastha Prabhu (CKP) Community |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 20/02/1965 |
Family
| Spouse | Usha Karnik (Proprietor of a Shahnaz Husain franchise) | ||||
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Career
| Military Service |
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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. |