Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/12/1924 |
| Age | 37 years (died on 18, Nov, 1962) |
| Birthplace | Jodhpur, Rajasthan, British India |
| Date of Death | 18/11/1962 |
Latest News about Major Shaitan Singh Bhati
06/11/2025
The upcoming film '120 Bahadur', starring Farhan Akhtar as Major Shaitan Singh, is scheduled for release on November 21, 2025. The film pays tribute to Major Shaitan Singh and the 120 soldiers of Charlie Company, 13 Kumaon Regiment, who fought heroically in the 1962 Indo-China War at Rezang La.
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Bio/Wiki
| Names Earned | Saviour of Ladakh |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Chopasni Senior Secondary School |
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| College/University | Jaswant College |
| Military Training | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
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| Hometown | Jodhpur |
| Caste | Rajput |
| Address | VPO Shaitan Singh Nagar, Tehsil Phalodi, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - 342301, India |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | Lieutenant Colonel Hem Singh Bhati, OBE |
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| Mother | Mother's name not known |
| Spouse | Prem Kanwar |
| Children | Two daughters and one son |
| Son's Name | Virendra Singh Bhati |
Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Major |
| Service Years | 31/07/1949 - 18/11/1962 |
| Unit | 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment |
| Service Number | IC-7990 |
| Command | Major Shaitan Singh was the Company Commander of the Charlie Company of 13 Kumaon |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was honored with the Param Vir Chakra, India’s highest gallantry award. | |
| 2. His father, Lieutenant Colonel Hem Singh Bhati, received the Order of the British Empire for his service during WWI. | |
| 3. Major Shaitan Singh Bhati excelled as a football player and led his school’s team as the Captain. | |
| 4. He served in Naga Hills and Goa operations before being posted to Ladakh in 1962. |