Bihar Man Fulfills Army Dream After 14 Attempts, Inspired by Bollywood Film Border

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Kishu Singh from Bihar has finally achieved his dream of joining the Indian Army after 14 attempts at the selection process. The now-lieutenant cited the 1997 Bollywood war film 'Border' as his primary source of inspiration, which he first watched at the age of nine. He was particularly moved by Akshaye Khanna's portrayal of 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir in the film. Singh's persistent journey spanning multiple attempts reflects his unwavering determination to serve in the armed forces.

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