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Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

No, this is not a film shoot.

This is Abhishek Bachchan paying his tribute to the heroes of Kargil War on Vijay Diwas (July 26, the day our jawans defeated the Pakistani infiltrators after fighting for over 40 days at Kargil and Drass, in the process sacrificing their lives) during a special episode of Jai Jawan on NDTV.

The actor travelled to some of the locations where Kargil war was fought and interacted with the jawans there.

Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

In this special episode of Jai Jawan, Abhishek was seen visiting a bunker at Sando top, and even tried his hand at firing a few rounds with the jawans at the training centre.

Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

The actor recounted his experiences while shooting for LOC Kargil. He visited Vijay Gallery and met two people associated with the Kargil War -- Colonel Y K Joshi, the then commanding officer of 13 KAK rifles and Barkha Dutt, who reported on the war from the border.

Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

Abhishek responded to the jawans' hospitality by offering gajar ka halwa and aam ras especially prepared by his wife Aishwarya Rai and mother Jaya Bachchan.

Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

The actor wrapped up the visit on an emotional note as he read out a beautiful poem Agnipath written by his grandfather Harivansh Rai Bachchan along with a message from his father, Amitabh Bachchan.

Abhishek salutes Kargil heroes

Be sure to catch Abhishek as he strikes a heartening camaraderie with the jawans only on Jai Jawan on July 25 at noon with a repeat on July 26 at 11:30 am and 9:30 pm on NDTV 24x7.

Also watch it on NDTV India on July 25 at 9:30 pm with a repeat on July 26 at 9:30 am and 10:30 pm.