Age, Biography, and Wiki
Abhinandan Varthaman was born on June 21, 1983. He is a well-known fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force, celebrated for his bravery during the 2019 conflict with Pakistan. Varthaman's actions made him a national hero in India and earned him international recognition.
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| Date of Birth | 21 June 1983 |
| Age | 42 Years |
| Birth Place | Tamil Nadu, India |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | India |
Height, Weight & Measurements
There is limited public information available about Abhinandan Varthaman's height, weight, or other physical measurements. However, as a military officer, he is expected to maintain a high level of physical fitness.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Abhinandan Varthaman is married to Tanvi Marwaha, and they have two children together. He keeps his personal life private, and there is not much information available about his relationship status other than his marital status.
His family is from Thirupanamoor, a village about 19 km from Kanchipuram. His father, Simhakutty Varthaman is retired Air Marshal, and his mother is a doctor.
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Net Worth and Salary
As a serving officer in the Indian Air Force, Abhinandan Varthaman's net worth is not publicly disclosed. However, his salary is based on the pay scales applicable to officers of his rank in the Indian Air Force. Typically, a Wing Commander in the IAF earns a salary ranging from ₹1,30,600 to ₹1,77,700 per month, not including allowances and benefits.
Career, Business, and Investments
Abhinandan Varthaman is primarily known for his military career. He has been part of several key operations and was involved in a significant air combat during the 2019 India-Pakistan conflict, where he was captured by Pakistani forces but later released. His career has been marked by bravery and dedication to service. There is no public information about any business ventures or investments he might be involved in.
Social Network
Abhinandan Varthaman does not have any official social media accounts. The Indian Air Force has explicitly stated that any accounts in his name are fake, and they have been used to spread misinformation.
A statement released by the IAF stated that before the crash, Varthaman had shot down a PAF Lockheed Martin F-16. No evidence was provided whatsoever to corroborate this claim. At a media briefing on 2 March 2019, nearly two days after the aerial engagement between PAF and IAF, the IAF displayed the parts of AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles, which could be used only by the PAF's F-16. An AMRAAM indicates that Pakistan used F-16s and most likely shot these missiles at another fighter jet, within Indian territory. The IAF also said they had identified the electronic signatures of the aircraft and confirmed that F-16 were used during the skirmish. As claimed by Indian media, according to an agreement between the US and Pakistan, Pakistan is only allowed to use the F-16 against terrorists. However, Foreign Policy magazine quoting an anonymous U.S. official stated that the agreement did not involve any such terms "limiting the use of the F-16s". Scholarly analysis and Pakistan's Inter-Services Public Relations Director General refuted the later claims and said F-16s had not been used in the incident. The US-based Foreign Policy magazine, quoting two anonymous US defence ministry officials, reported in April 2019 that an audit didn't find any Pakistani F-16s missing, and that all jets were accounted for. A day later, the US defence ministry stated it was “not aware” of any investigation that was conducted to ascertain if Pakistan had lost an F-16 in a dogfight with Indian fighter jets on February 27. While the US defence ministry was unaware of the "F-16 count", the US State Department distanced itself from the "F-16 count" news report, saying in response to a direct request to confirm or deny it, “As a matter of policy, the Department does not publicly comment on details of government-to-government agreements on end-use monitoring of US-origin defence articles.” and highlighted that “It is important to note that since January 2018, the United States government has suspended security assistance to Pakistan”.
A number of companies used the moustache in their advertisements. Dairy company Amul produced a video showing a young girl wearing an Varthaman-shaped milk moustache. The advertisement was posted on Twitter and received more than 170,000 views within 24 hours. Pizza Hut also posted a tweet showing the Varthaman moustache on 3 March 2019.
Varthaman was played by Vivek Oberoi in the 2020 Bollywood movie Balakot: The True Story and by Prasanna in then 2024 JioCinema web series Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond.
Education
Varthaman attended the National Defence Academy (NDA) and later graduated from the Indian Air Force Academy. His education and training have been instrumental in his career as a fighter pilot.
In summary, Abhinandan Varthaman is a celebrated figure in India, known for his bravery and service to the nation. While his personal life and financial details remain private, his career achievements and national recognition are well-documented.
Varthaman was educated at Sainik School, Amaravathinagar. He graduated from the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into the combat (fighter) stream of the IAF as a flying officer on 19 June 2004. He was trained at the IAF centres in Bathinda and Halwara, promoted to flight lieutenant on 19 June 2006, and to squadron leader on 8 July 2010. Varthaman was a Su-30MKI fighter pilot before being assigned to the MiG-21 Bison squadron. He was promoted to wing commander on 19 June 2017 and to group captain on 1 December 2021.
