Guts & Glory Salute '71

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Guts & Glory Salute '71

Red FM Guts and Glory – Salute 71 is a celebration of triumph, weaved into stories of courage and sacrifice. Red FM proudly partners with the Eastern Command of the Indian Army to commemorate Vijay Diwas, narrating the untold stories from the battlefield, as we salute the bravery of the heroes who fought the war of 1971.

  1. GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 5

    15/11/2024

    GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 5

    Vice Admiral Bimalendu Guha || Guts and Glory Salute 71   From the mighty sea to the fearless frontlines—meet Vice Admiral Bimalendu Guha, PVSM, AVSM, the man behind the guns on the ship Brahmaputra, outsmarting PNS Ghazi’s mission to sink our iconic Vikrant. But this victory isn’t just his—it’s his wife Kanika’s too, who even wrapped bandages for soldiers, all this while holding her family together with remarkable grit and grace. Her message? Army life is where courage finds its calling, and she’s all in for inspiring youngsters to join the ranks. Catch this moving episode on Red FM with RJ Abhishek, Saturday at 11 am and Sunday at 1 pm only on Red FM.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  2. GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 4

    15/11/2024

    GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 4

    Col Arun Krishna Rao Moghe || Guts and Glory Salute 71   In this week’s Guts and Glory episode, we’re honored to share the story of Col. Arun Krishna Rao Moghe from The Corps of Engineers, Indian Army, a man who didn’t just bridge rivers, but bridged nations. He recounts how they rebuilt, relocated, and rearmed – playing a key role in the surrender that changed history. Beside him is his wife, Mohini Moghe, who waited with two young children, longing for letters that arrived too few and too far between. She tells us, with quiet strength, why being part of the Army fraternity has been her life’s best decision—and why she’s calling young girls to join, for more than just the uniform. Tune in to Guts & Glory - Salute 71 with RJ Abhishek only on Red FM every Saturday at 11 am and Sundays at 1 pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min
  3. GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 3

    15/11/2024

    GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 3

    Col Bimal Kishandas Badgel - Vir Chakra || Guts and Glory Salute 71   Here’s a powerful tale of courage—on the battlefield and at home. Meet Vir Chakra recipient Col. Bimal Kishandas Badgel of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, who, at 28, led 120 men to secure the Muddafarganj bridge in Comilla, withstanding enemy fire and a bullet wound. Side by side, his wife, Sarita Badgel, waited anxiously, deciphering his safety from his pen strokes in letters. And his mother? An intuition sharper than a khukri, she calculated every word to be sure her son was still okay. Catch this heartfelt tribute and more on Guts & Glory - Salute 71 with RJ Abhishek every Saturday at 11 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m., only on Red FM. Because behind every hero, there’s a family fighting their own battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min
  4. GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 2

    15/11/2024

    GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 2

    Col Ashok Kumar Tara - Vir Chakra || Guts and Glory Salute 71 Courage isn’t just on the battlefield—it’s also in the quiet moments of waiting for a loved one’s return”. In this episode of Guts And Glory, meet Col. Ashok Kumar Tara VrC (Veteran), the man who led a high-stakes rescue at the end of the 1971 war, and his wife, Abha, who held her breath with every news report. Because sometimes, being a part of history isn’t about standing on the battlefield—it’s waiting to hear if your loved one made it home. Watch their incredible story of bravery and resilience. Join RJ Abhishek on Red FM every Saturday 11-12 AM and Sunday 1-2 PM for real talks of courage and honour from our nation’s finest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    11 min
  5. GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 1

    04/11/2024

    GUTS AND GLORY SALUTE 71 - SEASON 2 - EP 1

    Major General Manjit Singh Duggal - Vir Chakra || Guts and Glory Salute 71 Some stories come with medals, others with memories. In this episode of Red FM Guts and Glory - Salute 71, we sit down with Major General Manjit Singh Duggal, Vir Chakra, a hero who fought with unwavering courage during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Alongside him is his daughter Mamata Sharma, sharing what it truly means to be part of an army family—the discipline, the sacrifices, and yes, the endless wait for dad to come home. Tune in for more conversations of bravery and valour every Saturday, 11-12 PM, and Sunday, 1-2 PM with RJ Abhishek, only on Red FM.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  6. GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 11

    11/09/2023

    GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 11

    Red FM Celebrates Guts and Glory – Salute 71, we feature Major General Devinder Pal Singh (Veteran), VrC. During the 1971 India Pak war, he successfully completed many vital operations, including the first ever Heliborne operation carried out by the Indian Army, subsequently leading to the Pakistani surrender, ensuring India's victory on December 16, 1971. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  7. GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 10

    11/09/2023

    GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 10

    Red FM Celebrates Guts and Glory – Salute 71, we feature  Lieutenant General JBS Yadava (Veteran), VrC, who commanded a company during the 1971 India-Pak war. Lt Gen Yadava gives out a first-hand account of the battle of Bogra where he proved his mettle against the Pakistan Army, eventually being awarded the Vir Chakra for his gallantry and ensuring India's victory on December 16, 1971 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min
  8. GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 9

    25/08/2023

    GUTS AND GLORY EPISODE 9

    Red FM Celebrates Guts and Glory – Salute 71, we feature Major General Kuppanda Ponappa Nanjappa, AVSM, VrC, who commanded a company of the Kumaon Regiment and was assigned the task of capturing a well-fortified enemy camp along the East Pakistan border, which was a very vital operation. The officer led the troops with bravery, disregarding his own safety in the face of enemy fire, and was victorious, for which he was awarded the Vir Chakra. He recalls the surrender of 93,000 Pakistani soldiers on December 17, 1971, which contributed to the birth of a new nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min
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Red FM Guts and Glory – Salute 71 is a celebration of triumph, weaved into stories of courage and sacrifice. Red FM proudly partners with the Eastern Command of the Indian Army to commemorate Vijay Diwas, narrating the untold stories from the battlefield, as we salute the bravery of the heroes who fought the war of 1971.

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