In June 1999, when the Indian Army was fighting the enemies on the Kargil front, a mother admitted to the Delhi Army Base Hospital was dreaming of sending her baby in her womb to the army and she gave birth to a son. On 12th of June 2021, that son made his mother’s dream come true after 22 years.
Vikrant Sharma, who became a lieutenant on Saturday in the passing out parade of IMA Dehradun, was born when the Indian army was fighting the Kargil war. His father Om Dutt Sharma is in the Army Police, who was posted in Jammu at that time. Subedar Major Om Dutt, resident of Kasan Gurugram Haryana, along with wife Sudesh Sharma and daughter Neetu Sharma attended the son’s passing out parade.
The proud mother Sudesh Sharma on the occasion told that Vikrant was growing in her womb during the Kargil war. She had resolved that if she had a son, she would send him to the army to serve the nation. On 13th June 1999, they were blessed with a son. Since childhood, Vikrant got an atmosphere of military background. Vikrant also showed interest in the army. Since childhood in the house, Vikrant is called by the family as Captain Saheb.
Vikrant left no stone unturned to fulfill his mother’s dream. Vikrant did his schooling from central school, Delhi. Her sister Neetu’s husband is also a fighter pilot in the Air Force. Father Om Dutt Sharma has also been posted in IMA Dehradun. He is currently serving in the Army Police as a Subedar Major.
Giving all the credit for his success to his parents, Vikram said, “It was all because of them that I am here. My parents were source of my motivation and whenever I used to feel depressed or worried about achieving my dreams, they would push me and say we know you can do it son.”
“I am proud of what my son has achieved. He turned my dream into reality,” said Sudesh Sharma, with a big smile on her lips and tears in her eyes.