What does life look like when silence is survival and brotherhood is non-negotiable? In this Republic Day special episode of Sandese Aate Hai, presented by JK Paper & Curly Tales, Kamiya Jani speaks with Para Special Forces Colonel (Retd.) Shivender Pratap Singh Kanwar— a soldier who served in one of India’s most elite combat units. This is not a story of medals. It’s a conversation about choices made under pressure — and the cost of carrying them. Inside the Para Special Forces
- Colonel Shivender Pratap Singh shares:
- The realities of Para SF training
- Combat experiences that leave a lasting mark
- Missions that never make headlines
- The discipline of silence and responsibility
- Personal Reflections
- How years in combat can numb emotional responses
- Why family often feels the silent distance
- Why romance and vulnerability don’t come easily
- The mindset shaped by prolonged exposure to violence
- A candid, hypothetical view on how terrorism should be dealt with when seen up close
He also writes a heartfelt letter to his fellow soldiers — a reminder of duty, courage, and commitment — written on JK Paper – Paper of the Nation. This episode offers an honest look at India’s security — not through symbols, but through the lived experiences of those who protect it.