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🙈😶Kaisa h?

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Caption Omkara Singh Oberoi or Om as he was popularly known as among his loved ones and , was a fierce soldier. As soon as he completed his 12th he took admission in National Defence Academy after giving a series of exams and SSB interviews. Earlier, he was like a regular chocolaty, careless, self possessed boy of National Capital, Delhi. On his father, Colonel Tej Singh Oberoi insistence he joined NDA.

He underwent rigorous training sessions which transformed him into a well groomed Gentleman Cadet and helped him to anchor into a common bonding.

He was now more responsible, punctual, had a great mettle and capabilities. Training in NDA activated his esteem, sense of honor and pride. His father, ex-army personnel, supported him throughout his journey.

After getting through NDA, Om took admission in Indian Military Academy. IMA groomed him into a focused and disciplined cadet leader. He graduated as Officer Lieutenant Omkara Singh oberoi.

Om was posted to the 3rd Battalion of Punjab Regiment commanded by Major Shamsher Shekhawat in
Samba district. He was given the patrolling charge and to cease rigorous infiltrations through border.

He handled his responsibilities very well. He was away from mumbai his home from last 7 months, only letters and phone calls from his parents were his life line. After 7 months on duty, he came home on leave for one month.

His father hosted a grand party for his son.

Tej: "Friends, I'm a proud father today. Lieutenant Omkara singh oberoi, my son, not only made me proud, but also brought glory to our clan. I wish him all the success in his life"

Tej was trying to show his emotions towards his son, but his strict disciplined regime never allowed to express himself.

All clapped.

Tej: "So guys enjoy the party".

Next Day.

Omkara Tej and Jhanvi were sitting in dining area.

Just then a guard entered inside.

Guard: "Tej sir this is for you."

He handed an envelope to Tej and left from there. Tej opened the envelope.

Om: "Ye kya hai Dad?"

Tej: "Beta xyz college has invited us as cheif guests on their grand function of 15 August. Do you want to come?"

Om smiled: "Yes ofcourse Dad.."

Next Day.

Tej with his family went to collage.

Director of college and other staff members welcomed them with respect.

They take them to auditorium and ask them to take their seats.

They takes their seats.

Director went to stage.

Director: "I am honoured that Ex commander Tej Singh oberoi are here with his wife Jhanvi Singh oberoi and his son and Captain Omkara singh oberoi. "

All clapped.

Meanwhile inside the makeup room some girls of college were getting ready for their performance. A girl came running inside room.

Girl:" Yaar Gauri Captain Omkara aayen hain jaa kar shadi kar le."

Gauri who was applying makeup turned to her raising her eyebrows.

Gauri: "Are you mad or what tara?"

She said to her friend.

Tara: "You only said na That you want to marry an Army officer."

Gauri shook her head: "Haan bola tha par ye nhi bola tha ki jo koi army officer dikhega uske gale me varmala daal dungi."

Tara: "Phir bhi he is so handsome mai abhi abhi jhak kar aa rhi hun"

She said grinning.

Sia ( another friend of Gauri): " By the way Gauri Why you want to marry army officer? Wo to apni wives ke sath time bhi spend nhi kar pate."

She asked in confusion.

Gauri: "Ek jhap me deewar pe sat jaibe".

She said showing her palm.

"So what they can't able to spend time with their wives..For every army man nation is more important than family...we are safe here because they are keeping their life in risk...That woman is so lucky who marries an army officer..."

All nodded .

Gauri: "Aur wo kitne sundar bhi hote hain hamesha apne aapko fit rakhte hain aur 40-50 saal ke baad bhi young lagte hain."

She said dreamily.

All hits their forehead.

Gauri showed her all teeth.

"Gauri Sharma this is time for your performance"

A lady professor said entering inside.

Gauri: "Ok ma'am"

Anchor: "So next performance is of third year student Gauri Sharma. She is going to perform a patriotic song in her beautiful voice."

All clapped and hooted .

Just then a girl came to stage wearing a simple blue colored Anarkali suit and matching kundan ear-rings. She had a fair complexion, big amber eyes and her curly hair complimented her looks.

Jhanvi: "Tej isn't she beautiful?"

Tej: "Yes."

Gauri sat near table piano and anchor fitted a mik near her.

She started her performance.

Mera karma tu mera dharma tu

Tera sab kuchh mai mera sab kuchh tu

Hu .. aa aa aa....
Har karam apna karenge
Har karam apna karenge aie watan tere liye

Dil diyaa hai jaan bhi denge aie watan tere liye
Dil diyaa hai jaan bhi denge aie watan tere liye

Hindu muslim sikh isaayi hum watan hum naam hai
Hindu muslim sikh isaayi hum watan hum naam hai
Jo kare inko judaa mazhab nahi ilzaam hai
Hum jiyenge aur marenge aie watan tere liye
Dil diyaa hai jaan bhi denge aie watan tere liye
Dil diyaa hai jaan bhi denge aie watan tere liye

Her melodious voice filled the auditorium with clapps and hoots.

Om was so much impressed by her voice . Not only voice but by her beauty also. As we can say he fall for her.

Jhanvi. "Tej isn't she perfect for our Om"?

She said whispering.

Tej: "Yes...she is perfect."

He said and smiled.

Jhanvi: " Mai program khatm hone ke baad uske baare me information le lungi"

She said excited.

Tej looked at her blankly.

After program everyone started leaving.

Jhanvi: "Om Tej you both go to car I am coming."

She said and turned.

Om: " But Mom aap kahan jaa rahe ho."

Jhanvi: "Kyun nhi jaa sakti kya? Tum dono baap bete kahin bhi nikal lete ho mai kuch puchti hun kya? Baat karte hain kahan jaa rhi"

She said Angrily.

Om: "Itna hyper Kyun ho rahi hain? Pucha hi to tha na maine..."

He said with blank face.

Jhanvi left from there.

Meanwhile.

Sia: "Gauri mere sath chalo."

Gauri: "Mai apni car yahan chhod ke kaise jaungi."

Sia: "Ohh Achha haan... ok byy."

Her friends left from there.

Gauri sat inside and started the car but car was not moving.

Gauri: "OMG Mai to petrol hi dalvana bhul gyi"

She bites her tounge hitting her forehead with plam.

She came out from the car.

Gauri: "Meri maa thoda door chal de petrol pump to pahocha de."

She kicked the car angrily.

Gauri: "Battery bhi over hai call kaise karun ghar me....saare students chale gaye ab mai kya karun?"

Suddenly it started raining.

Gauri: "Wow what a perfect timing! Indra Bhagwan thodi der wait kar lete"

She whinned and kicked the car.

Just then Jhanvi came running and sat inside the car.

Om was going to ask her where was she but he stopped as he didn't want any other lecture.

Tej: "Chalo."

Just then Jhanvi eyes fell on Gauri who was kicking car angrily.

Jhanvi: "Tej i think that girl is in some problem..I think Uski car kharab ho gayi hai. We should help her"

Tej: "Hmm. Let me ask"

They take the car near Gauri.

Tej to Gauri: "What happened beta? Any problem."

Gauri: "Ji uncle wo meri car me petrol khatm ho gya hai."

Jhanvi: "Tum apni car yahi chhod do aur hamare sath chalo. Ham tumhe ghar chhod denge."

Gauri: "It's ok aunty i will manage..Mai kisi Ma'am ka wait kar lungi bahar aane ka."

Jhanvi: It's ok aa jao aur vaise bhi barish tej ho rhi hai to koi teacher abhi to bahar nhi aayenge."

Gauri thought for sometime and nodded smiling.

Jhanvi opened the back seat door and Gauri sat.

Tej starts car. Here om was dancing in happiness. He was continuously starting at her through mirror.

After sometime they reached to Gauri's home.

Gauri came out from car.

Jhanvi: Ok beta take care.

Gauri: Aunty uncle aaiye na . Aapne meri help ki uske badle mujhe bhi to Thank You kehne ka mauka dijiye.

Tej: "Phir kabhi beta."

Gauri: "Uncle itna formal mat hoiye na please come inside. My mom and Dad will be happy to meet you all "

On: "Ab itna keh rahi hain to chalte hain na mom dad vaise bhi barish ho rahi hai"

Tejvi raised their eyebrows. Om looked down.

Tej: "Ok beta."

She take them inside.

Gauri: Papa mumma.

'Aditya and poonam sharma' her mom Dad who were sitting in hall looked at her.

She introduced them to her family. Her parents were extremely happy.

They requested them to sit.

Gauri came with snacks and tea.

Om was just looking at her and she was feeling shy under his intense gaze .

Aditya: "So beta aapne kitne din ki leave li hai?"

*No response*

Tej : "Om reply him"

*No response*

Tej shaked him: "Ommm"

Om: "Yes... jai hind"

He said coming out from Gauri's land.

Tej: "What jai hind? Mr. Sharma is asking something"

Om: "Haan what did you asked uncle?"

Aditya: "Beta I am asking for how many days you have taken leave?"

Om: "One month sir."

Aditya: "Ohh."

Rikara parents were chit-chatting on random political topic and Rikara were getting bore.

Poonam noticed it.

Poonam: Omkara agar aap chahen to bahar garden me jaa sakte hain. Gauri tum inhe garden me le kar jao.

Omkara's eyes sparkles.

Gauri nodded and take him to Garden.

Jhanvi: "Accha hua chale gaye"

All looked at her with blank expression.

Jhanvi: "I mean I wanted to talk something but not infront of them."

Poonam: "What's the matter Mrs. Oberoi?"

Jhanvi: "Wo...umm I think my son likes your daughter...So I wants to ask her hand for my son. But if you all are having problem in it then you can tell us without any hesitation"

Poonam and Aditya looked at each other happily.

Aditya: "Iss se acchi baat kya ho sakti hai. And we will be honoured if this alliance will be fixed..but we need to ask our daughter's wish as we can't go against her wish."

Poonam: "Ham abhi pooch sakte hain."

She called a maid and ask her to call Rikara inside.

She nodded.

Here Rikara were silently sitting.

Om in mind: How should I start conversation?

To her: Ummm...wo...

Gauri: "Ji?"

Om: "Wo...."

He gulped.

Gauri: "Do you want to say something Mr. Oberoi?"

Om : "Haan.."

Gauri: "Please say"

Om: "Ummm..ye tumhara ghar hai?"

He said nervously and cursed himself for asking such dumb question.

Gauri: "Yes." (In mind) Ye kaisa question tha?"

Om: Ohhhh.....ummmm...aapki voice..

Just then maid came to them . Om closed his eyes in disappointment.

Maid: "Ma'am Poonam Ma'am is calling you both."

Gauri: "ok we are coming.. (to om) Chaliye ."

Both entered inside.

They take their place.

Jhanvi:" We want to talk to you both"

They nodded.

Jhanvi: "Armmm! Gauri beta we want you to be our daughter in law.

Om looked at his parents. Tej nodded smiling. He looked down shyly.

Poonam: "Gauri tumhe Om pasand hai?"

Gauri: "W..wo.."

She said blushing.

Jhanvi: "Bolo beta agar tumhe om pasand nhi to we won't force you."

Now om was hell scared. What if she rejects him..

Gauri: "Uncle aunty agar aapko koi problem na ho to mai inse akele me baat karna chahati hun iss baare me. Actually mujhe aapke bete ke bare me kuch pata nhi hai na to..."

Tej: "We can understand beta."

Aditya: "Beti take him to your room."

She nodded and both left.

In Gauri's room.

Gauri: "Please sit."

She asked him to sit pointing toward couch. Om sat and she sat infront of him.

Gauri: "ummm... Actually I want to talk to you?' She said clutching the end of her dupatta in her hand.

Om: "O...ok you...can ask...m..me anything."

He stammered.

Gauri: "Relax captain, Don't be so formal. Why are you stammering?"

Om: " You can call me Omkara or Om."

Gauri: "So what is your likes and dislikes."

Om: "I like to serve my country and don't like the person who don't respect my India."

Gauri smiled at his answer.

Om:"What about you?"

Gauri: "Nothing special...just I like our indian army who protect us by sacrificing their own lives..and i have so many dislikes like politics, cricket."

Om: "Nice."

Gauri: "Accha what about your hobbies?"

Om: "Mmmm.....I like painting. And you?"

Gauri: "singing."

Om: "Actually Miss Sharma..i want to tell you something."

Gauri: "First of all please call me Gauri"

Om: "ok Gauri"

He smiled.

Gauri: "Haan kya kehna tha aapko?"

Om: " I don't know how will You react but i was in relationship with a girl of my college.. But collage ke baad mai bahot busy ho gaya and usko time nhi de paa raha tha and after few months she called me and said that she wants to break our relationship as she started dating with other guy. And after that we haven't met...But I swear I didn't even touched her...I have told my past to you now if you want you can reject me I won't feel bad"

Gauri : "Aapko mujhse kuch nhi puchna?"

Om nodded in negative.

Gauri: "Ok let's Go.

They came downstairs.

Poonam: "So what you both have decided?"

Now Om was sure that she will reject him. He mentally slapped himself for telling about the past but he can't hide anything from her as it was all about their trust. But at the next moment he was shocked to listen her response.

Gauri put her lashes down:" Ma I am ready...You can ask him "

He was at cloud nine but he controlled himself.

Tej: "Om do you like her?"

Om: "Ji..wo...nhi...i mean yes..i am ready."

Finally he managed him to say this making everyone happy.

Jhanvi: "As Om will go back after one month.. I think we should do everything in this one month only"

Tej: "Engagement after one week rakh dete hain"

Poonam: "Yes..I will call my pandit at home and will fix the nearest date of marriage"

Jhanvi: "Then we should go as We have to do preparations"

In next weeks Gauri became Omkara's fiancée. They both start meeting and start coming closer. Both the families started with their preparation for marriage. Everything was arranged within a span of two weeks. And they were tied in a beautiful relation.

At their First night.

Gauri was sitting on the beautifully bed. Om came near her and sat beside her.

He holds her hand: "Gauri today finally we tied in a beautiful knot..You know I was waiting for this day since I saw you first time"

Gauri's eyes got widen : "What?"

Om looked down : "Haan Gauri..the day when I saw your performance..I fell in love with you."

Gauri looked down shyly and said: "I love you too Omkara ji..I don't know from when but I love you."

Om pulled her from her waist towards him, and started helping her removing the jewellery. He removed her pallu from her head.

The beautiful night turned out to be the best moment for both of them. It not only brought them closer but also allowed them to know each other better.

*After a month*

Gauri: "Please don't go Omkara ji, I can't live without you. It has been just a month and you are going."

Gauri held his hand and was crying continuously. She hugged om and pleaded to stay back for some more days. Om was recalled back to join his post and battalion.

Om: "You are an army wife Gauri, you need to be strong. I love my country first and I can't let our enemies to enter my motherland. It's not just my call for the duty, but call of my nation. And you know continuous intrusion is taking place from some days. My battalion needs me, my country needs me more than you baccha."

He swayed her hair while her head was resting on his chest.

Gauri wiped away her tears, packed his luggage and told herself, 'Country needs him more than me. I'm his wife, I can't bid him good bye with teary eyes. Om turned to her.

He gave her a reassuring smile.

She stood there until the Army Officer van disappeared. A lone of tears escape from her eyes.

Jhanvi Caressed her hairs: "Don't cry bachi...he will be back soon."

Om reported back to his post and was promoted to Acting Captain. Major Shamsher Shekhawat briefed all the officers about latest infiltrations across the border. Capt. Omkara Singh Oberoi along with his team of some 15 soldiers went towards the Mesar area of Samba district as patrolling team ALPHA while the rest of the battalion formed ambush team.

ALPHA witnessed massive intrusion under the influence of fierce firing from the border. Around 30-40 militants were trying to enter India and travelled some 300 meters inside the territory. Om closely monitored the militants and informed the base camp. He was ordered to stop intrusion into the valley, or else intruders could captivate the surrounding terrains. He chose to attack with all his force and the first part of assault was successful and 7 militants were gunned down. Soon second patrolling team OMEGA arrived and ALPHA was given rest.

Om came back to his base camp. He got a phone call just then. It was her Gauri on the other side.

Gauri: "Omkara jiiiiiii, I have great news for you. I wish you were here but nation first. You are going to be Dad soon. I'm pregnant. I can't express what I'm feeling right now. I wanted to give this news face-to-face, but everything is not in our hand. And please, now don't get sad. Speak up something. Kuch to boliye Omkara jii"

she was continuously speaking in happiness.

Om: "What? Really! Gauri, you have given me the best gift of my life. I love you bacha."

Om said jumping with joy and wiping away his tears. His call got disconnected due to bad network. He was smiling, dreaming about his baby, his life, his sweetheart when Major Shamsher entered his tent.

Major: "Captain, what making you smile today like an idiot? Anything special today?"

He was teasing om. Major Shamsher was like a brother to om. He not only taught om the battle strategies, but also uplifted his moral every time he felt low.

Omkara: "Paaji... I'm going to be a dad soon. Gauri called me just now... Paaji main papa ban gaya"

Omkara hugged Major Shamsher. He was jumping like a kid, laughing and crying at the same time. He was happy due to this news, but was also sad as he wouldn't be with his wife at the time of need.

Just then camp siren signaled the approaching trouble. Omkara and Shamsher rushed out and found out the militant attack on the camp. They immediately took their positions. Both the sides were engaged in some fierce firing. Militants equipped with hand grenades, AK-47 and other sophisticated weapons, attacked the camp. Om took the charge and attacked the militant group. He again gunned down 2 militants but suddenly militants threw a hand grenade towards him. He jumped to the other side of the tent. He started firing again and soon militants targeted him as he was the most ferocious of all. Militants were firing when suddenly a bullet hit him in shoulder but this didn't deter him from assaulting the intruders. He was continuously assaulting when suddenly another officer was hit in chest.

Om immediately rushed towards the officer but as soon as he reached there, he was also hit with a bullet in chest. He dragged the other officer with his remaining power and also gunned down a militant in the process. Major Shamsher ran towards om. He was lying in the pool of blood. Shamsher took him to a safe place.

Om: "Paaji, I don't want these bastards to intrude my motherland.
This life was for my motherland and I somehow managed to save her pride. And please inform my parents, my dad will be so proud of me. I know, my mom will be angry, but tell her that her son saved the pride of her MOTHERland. She will understand. "

Om wasn't able to speak. Bullets had pierced so deep that he could sense the pain even while speaking.

Om: "And tell my Gauri that her husband achieved martyrdom and she should be proud of her husband. Please, on my behalf, seek forgiveness as I wasn't able to fulfill my promise to be with her forever. I have proved to be a good soldier, but not a good husband and a father. I wanted to see my child, to feel its innocence but I guess I need to take a re-birth to fulfill all my remaining dreams. Ask Gauri to re-marry as I don't want to see her in all faded colors. And at last tell her that I LOVE HER, but this life was dedicated to my country. Jai Hind...'

And a brave heart closed his eyes forever; he achieved martyrdom. Captain Omkara Singh Oberoi succumbed to his bullet injuries.

*AT HOME*

As soon as the news reached Capt. Omkara's home, his mother fainted. His dad's eyes brimmed with tears but he was feeling proud that his son laid his life for the country.

Gauri was not at home when this news reached. A special Indian Air Force plane brought the mortal remains from Samba to Delhi for final rites.

None of the family members told her anything about Om . She was busy in her room when suddenly she heard the ambulance siren. She ran outside just to see the ambulance coming towards her home. Ambulance stopped near her home, doors of ambulance opened and four army soldiers came out; carried the National Flag-wrapped coffin on their shoulder, marching towards her. Omkara's parents came out as soon as they heard the siren. Omkara's neighborhood witnessed a self composed lady, wife of Late Capt. Omkara Singh Oberoi. She understood that her beloved husband achieved martyrdom. Major Shamsher Shekhawat, who accompanied, came out, gave a salute to colonel and headed towards Gauri.

Shamsher: "He loved you Gauri. He wanted you to re-marry."

Major conveyed the last words of Capt. Omkara .

Omkara's family started with the cremation ceremony. Gauri came near the coffin. Instead of crying she bravely saluted his husband's body. She sat near his body kissed his forehead and whispered

Gauri: "I miss you Omkara Ji. I'll live for our family, for your dreams and for our child."

She closed her eyes and tears rolled down her cheeks. His father completed the last rites and cremated the mortals.

Gauri went into a state of trance on the day of his cremation and for quite some time thereafter. She was later put on medications as she was pregnant, too. She understood that she was now categorized as the 'War Widow' which became her new identity. The tragedy made her more responsible but less alive. She never re-married. She lived her rest of the life with Omkara's beautiful memories and her child.

*AFTER TWO YEARS*

Captain Omkara Singh Oberoi was awarded Kirti Chakra, posthumously, for his bravery, courage and leadership qualities. Gauri received the award along with her child. She opened the certificate which read the following words.

"Captain Omkara Singh Oberoi took part in boldly led attacks during the intrusion across border in Samba district, forcing intruders with heavy losses. Fearlessly assaulting the enemy, he gunned down four militants in the base camp attack. He was injured on shoulder and chest while taking down the assault. In the process, he also saved another officer. The Officer, however, succumbed to his injuries. Captain Omkara Singh Oberoi thus, displayed most conscious bravery, courage and outstanding leadership and devotion to duty and made supreme sacrifice in the highest tradition of Indian Army.

Captain Omkara Singh Oberoi is awarded Kirti Chakra, posthumously"

While Gauri read out the words, a tear fell on the certificate. She whispered to herself "I'm proud of you Omkara ji. I miss you."

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Happy and sad, angry and mad
I have gone through all
The promise you broke
When they lost all hope
I have gone through all
You fought in the war
While I fought with myself
When your ashes came
You never looked so tame
I wanted to laugh
But cried in pain
I have gone through all
Your parents have cried
Your sister cried too
You left us all
We waited for you
The flag on your body
Ruffled in wind
As I cried for the man
Who left everything.

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Jai hind
Jai bharat🇮🇳🇮🇳

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