| 1. Abhinandan Varthaman's father, Simhakutty Varthaman, a retired Air Marshal of the Indian Air Force, is also the former Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief in the Eastern Air Command. |
| 2. He gained media attention on 27 February 2019 when he was captured in Pakistan after his fighter jet crashed in Pakistani territory. |
| 3. In a widely circulated video on social media, Abhinandan was shown being assaulted by Pakistani civilians. |
| 4. Another video released by the Pakistan Army showed Abhinandan appreciating the hospitality extended to him. |
| 5. Abhinandan's wife, Tanvi Marwaha, served in the Indian Air Force as a Squadron Leader and later retired as a helicopter pilot after completing 15 years of service. |
| 6. Tanvi, with service number 28800, also completed the Armed Forces Executive Course at IIM Ahmedabad and currently holds the position of Deputy General Manager at Reliance Jio in Bengaluru. |
| 7. Abhinandan's wife, Tanvi Marwah, served in the Indian Air Force as a Squadron Leader and later retired as a helicopter pilot after completing 15 years of service. |
| 8. He is famous for downing a Pakistani F-16 Fighter Jet on February 27, 2019. |
