Abhinandan Varthaman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Abhinandan Varthaman

officer in the Indian Air Force

Date of Birth: 21-Jun-1983

Place of Birth: Kandy, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Profession: military officer, fighter pilot

Nationality: India

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman VrC (born 21 June 1983) is an Indian Air Force officer.
In the 2019 India-Pakistan standoff, he was held captive for 60 hours in Pakistan after his aircraft was shot down in an aerial dogfight.
He was conferred the Vir Chakra gallantry award in August 2019.