Witnessing Gang Wars, Kargil War & Indian Navy | Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair | Karishma Mehta | Ep 36
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- Опубліковано 4 чер 2024
- They say life is what you make it, and it’d be absolutely true for Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair, an Indian Navy veteran, who also served in the Kargil War in 1999 as a young 22-year-old.
Lt. Cdr. Bijay grew up in a small 150sq.ft. home in Bhandup, but he had big dreams-he dreamt of donning the uniform one day and serving the nation. How would he do that, he had no idea. But like he says, every time in life he’s wanted to do something significant, achieve something, life always somehow opened the door to show him the way. Or maybe, the superpower luck, as he calls it, had something to do with it.
And it was that luck that has always helped him at different phases in his life-whether it was getting to meet a Naval officer out of nowhere when he wanted to join the Navy, or whether it was giving him a second chance to fulfill his dream when he was studying Engineering.
And after failed attempts and medical issues, when he finally donned the whites of the Navy, it was a dream come true for him! But little did he know, that instead of going into training, he’d head straight for the Kargil War, in the Operation Talwar led by the Indian Navy.
10 years of service in the Navy, Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair has had incredible experiences. So join us in this conversation where he shares with us, the many kahaniyaan from his life-from what inspired him to join the Navy, to witnessing gangs and gang wars up close; and from stories of the Kargil War to his life after the Navy, spent on helping aspirants and running marathons!
This one’s a conversation you’d never want to end-it’s a serendipitous journey that Lt. Cdr. Bijay has had, and the stories he shares are nothing short of incredible! Do not miss this episode.
We also spoke about:
- Lt. Cdr. Bijay’s take on hard work and destiny
- His gangster uncle
- Witnessing crimes as a child
- His dream of serving the nation
- Preparing for the NDA
- His short-lived dream
- Changing gears to Engineering
- When life gave another chance to join the Navy
- Learnings from the war
- Retirement from the Navy
- Life after the Navy
- Lessons for the youth
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TIME STAMPS:
00:00- Precap
01:16- Welcome
01:51- Lt. Cdr. Bijay’s take on hard work & destiny
03:09- Dialling back the clock
05:01- Life in a 150 sq.ft. chawl
06:04- How his uncle became a gangster
08:20- What did he want to be growing up?
08:43- Witnessing gangs, weapons & gang wars
09:50- Has he witnessed crimes?
11:15- Has Bijay seen any famous dons?
11:37- How did the dream to serve the nation come about?
12:35- Why Navy?
14:15- The inspiration for Navy
16:00- Full-circle moment in life
20:08- Family’s reaction to his decision of joining the Navy
21:47- Clearing the NDA exams
25:30- When he almost fulfilled his dream…
25:27- The shattering of dreams…
26:33- Pivot into Engineering
28:11- Engineering days
29:13- A second chance at joining the Navy!
31:00- A miraculous intervention!
31:44- Dream come true!
32:22- The Kargil War
32:54- Why did the Kargil War happen?
37:02- The inhuman treatment with late Lt. Saurabh Kalia
38:26- Announcing war
38:57- Bravery of our soldiers
41:08- Navy’s role in the Kargil War
43:28- After the Kargil War
44:41- The pride & euphoria that the uniform gives!
46:09- A soldier’s take on wars
47:02- Learnings from the Kargil War
48:18- How was it after we won the war?
48:58- The most difficult mission in his tenure?
49:28- Retiring to support his wife’s career
52:59- Life after Navy - helping aspirants & running marathons
56:03- Helping aspirants
1:00:55- Show & Tell
1:03:36- Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair’s book
1:04:40- Lessons for the youth
1:06:05- Thank you
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As a Pakistani I fully support love respect and support India and Indian army on Kashmir issue from Pakistan 🙂. Best regards from Pakistan 🙂.
Firstly shocked for a pakistani to say this but probably you know the truth. Appreciate it👍
That's true bro @@INSPIREWITH_WORDS
Words of an educated Pakistani. I appreciate you, bro.
Bhai it was not a chance that all this coincidence happened, you were destined for the Sea and the Ocean, and no matter how much you will try to avoid, a soldier is always a soldier in lifetime after lifetime ...JAI HIND dost
I have to say this is the one of the best episode from HOB, you rightly said Karishma.
Karishma this interview is one of the best. It reinforces my respect for the fauji, all ranks and services, who has always put country first. Hai Hind.
SAURAV KALIA and VIKRAM BATRA(SHERSHAH) they both r from my hometown Palampur(HP).....n when Saurav bhaiya body came to our hometown n at that point i was in 4th std....n whole palampur bazaar was jammed because it was the first time when a soldier tortured so badly.....whoever saw his body was literally shocked.....i dont want to describe what they did to him but you can google it down u will be shocked n furious after knowing the fact what they did to him.....i also want to see the body but my bua stopped me n i still remember she was in shocked!!
Such a interesting episode..throughly enjoyed n learnt. Jai hind . Salute u sir
Thank you sir apke wajah se aj bharat safe hai .or hm prosper kr rahe ..now we have new challenges to fight. after watching your interview I as a simple student got the inspiration to build something for this nation because my country needs me.
OUR SOLDIERS OUR REAL HEROES 🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳❤️🇮🇳❤️
Literal goosebumps 😮
Yes🙏
Best interview I have ever seen
Thanks for interviewing sir , listening his story made me more confident
Such a inspiring story
Absolutely inspired. So much determination. You have a beautiful brain Nair sir. It is very resilient.
Bt he didn't fought that war ..kyonki vo war leh-ladakh,drass,batalic ,turtuk,chor-bat-la aur LOC mei Hui thi..ye Bhai saab Indian Navy mei the Jo ki only stand-by pe thi ..real experience unko hai jo is war mei the.. check it well and pay homage to the martyred..and sat thanks to those who survived ,552 Shaheed,1500 ghaayal... infantry battalions and airforce regulars....in logo ne vapis jeeta hmare liye in 15000 se 20000 ft unchi durgam pahadio ko...in Bhai saab ne nhi. Isliye unke experience suno Jo vhaa sach mei the...
i will definitely spare some time to watch this episode.❤
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Proud of our soldiers 🇮🇳❤️ Proud to be an Indian 🥹🇮🇳🇮🇳❤️❤️
Respect ❤
Thank you for supporting your wife n daughter 🙏 gem of a person n being a superhuman yourself
Best episode! Thank you for your service in kargil
Absolutely amazing and wonderful episode. Enjoyed it right from the start to the end of the episode. A typical bollywood type of story but of course a real one indeed ! The moral of the story being 'dream big & follow your dreams even the universe (including the unknown power) will support you'. Keep it up, awaiting more such great episodes.
Oh my god😮
What stories! What an episode ❤
Yes ❤
No filtered podcast❤️
He’s so honest 🤭
Bring maj vivek jacob or col shailendra .. who are from sf ... they operate in some other strata of consciousness
Please bring Maj Vivek Jacob sir
Respect 🫡 ❤
Oh god😮
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Best podcast ever 🇮🇳
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All Respect and salutes to him But That call to get that Foreman and show him whos the boss attitude was a typical gullyboy thing, thank god the foreman was smart enough to tone him down by his wisdom !!!!
Cleanliness is next to GODLINESS.. 🧹🌍🌎🌏🧠🫀🌫️🧹🪠🚨🪐⚖️🚦🚥🔥☸️
The Kargil war was initiated by Pakistan which actually tried to cut off leh and ladakh from jammu and Kashmir. Awedicious planning of capturing World highest battlefield Siachen Glacier.
Operation Meghdoot is currently known as the longest never ending operation in the world carried out by Indian Army.
Now around 3000 special volunteer officer and soldiers are deployed covering approximately 100 kilometres entire Siachen glacier.
Captain Bana Singh from jammu and kashmir rifles was the first Soldier to raise Indian flag at Siachen.
To recapture Siachen glacier Pakistani general parvez musharaf launched the war but unfortunately they failed and Indian Army won the war.
Ma'am a podcast with Major Abhay Sapru
Please invite j Sai Deepak please 🙏😢😢
UA-cam mai kuch problem chalu hai 1million sub hai aur views abi tak 1.5k
this is a great episode of learning and laughing both..all in a goodway 🫶🏻
RAW chief has stated that PM Vajpayee ignored multiple intelligence warnings about Pakistani intrusions in Kargil. Publicity seeking and Shayari quoting Vajpayee was busy naively hugging Pakistan in Lahore and Islamabad, while Pakistan was backstabbing India in Kargil. Rightfully, Indian voters removed him from power.
He is no match to modiji
Read some history. After a debacle always some a-holes jump up and say we gave inputs. From 2004 to 2014, there were so many terror attacks, we lost count. The government sat on their asses and watched the massacre of our citizens.
Pls bring Major vivek jacob 9 para sf
Is he the nephew of Rajan Nair(Bada Rajan)?
Sir, Why not guide the kids professionally ? It will be nice.
Kargil point 5353 still Pakistan control 😂😂
What are you doing I Indian podcast😂
😂😂big Dalal 😂😂.. of government
Relax Khangreesi
@@bkp22 ।।ok Adani 😂
Girl is beautiful bt her smile sound is so artificial
in bhaisahab ka kya role hai , kahanai toh mai bhi sunadu kargil ki 😀😀😀yeh sb toh public domain mey available hai . pls invite real men who fought in kargil and brought us victory
he fought from side of navy please read before commenting
यह 'भाइसाहब' Indian Navy के Lt. Cdr. Bijay Nair है और इन्होंने Kargil युद्ध में participate किया था । इन्हें देश सेवा हेतु और बहादुरी के लिए इन मेडलो से नवाजा गया है -
(1) Operation Vijay Star
(2) Vijay Medal
(3) Chief of Naval Staff
Commendation
हमें हमारे देश के सैनिकों के प्रति सम्मान की भावना रखना चाहिए।
भले कोई भी "भाईसाहब" हो।
Tu pakistani h ky😂😂
You must be ssc officer , you had to leave in 10 years untill you got PC , so he never sacrificed his career bcoz of wife and all, second the salary and pension figure he is projecting in this is not true even now leave apart in 1999. Your channel need to do a fact check before anyone come and become national hero on social media. If you really want to know how navy works and operates bring some marine commandos or a commanding officer who has commanded few ships under his leadership and given service to the nation for atleast 20-30 years if not more. In 10 year of service or at Lt cdr you mostly follow orders and hardly you are at decision/policy making authority.
Dude there are people who will nitpick in any story... even if he was an SSC officer doesn't make his story any less interesting or incredible for that matter!! Look at the background he rose from!!!
The Armed forces are run sqn/bty/coy cdrs and equivalent of the sister services. Decision taken at every level are important. SF are force multiplier, not exercised on a daily basis. His figures are of 6 th pay commission, so grant him that much that he might have quoted them instead of the 5 th pay one. And in the fauuj, u r always a cdr, albeit at levels commensurate with age and service. Don't hate him for his thoughts, him being SS offr doesn't take away any thing from him.
Story is a bit dramatic and also a little far from truth. Still, it is interesting and inspiring.
Most of the real work in the military are done by officers under 15 years of service. After that it is predominantly administrative work with a few odd sea command.
But don't SSC officers get a 3rd extension also?
We should make a movie on his life and his Mom!