Who Is Major Mohit Sharma's Wife? Continuing His Legacy, Fought Legal Battle With His Parents

Martryed Major Mohit Sharma made it to the headlines after his parents approached the court, thinking that Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar was a story about their son. But the High Court ruled out the claim and clarified that it wasn't made on their son. For the unversed, Mohit Sharma joined the officer ranks in December 1999.

Major Mohit Sharma lived a glorious life, and at the age of 31, he was martyred. His family went through a series of heartbreaks and disappointment, especially due to the Army's Next Of Kin honour being given to the wife of the martyred soldier. While parents openly criticised the rule and talked about their son's widow, let's know more about Major Rishma Sarin, taking forward his legacy.

Who is Major Mohit Sharma's wife, Rishma Sarin?

Major Mohit Sharma's wife, Rishma Sarin hails from an army background and is the daughter of Retired Colonel Moohan Lal Sareen. The exact wedding date of Major Mohit Sharma and Rishma Sarin is not mentioned in public. They also have two children. His wife, Lieutenant Colonel (then Major) Rishima Sharma, is also an Officer in the Indian Army.

Rishma was born and brought up in the Gurdaspur district of Punjab. She joined the army in 2001 in the Army Service Corps, which is also her father's Corps. Her brother is a colonel in the Indian Army, serving in the artillery regiment. It is worth mentioning that Rishma Sarin was the first Woman Officer who became an Agniveer Recruiter in 2023. 

Major Mohit Sharma's parents' dispute with Rishma Sarin

As per the 2010 The Indian Express report, parents of Major Mohit Sharma claimed that the law gave full rights only to the widow and derecognises parents' efforts. They demanded a chance in the law and claimed that parents should also be given the legitimate next of kin. 

The parents also claimed that they were deprived of basic rights, such as being invited to receive their son's Ashok Chakra. They were not even informed about the ceremony. The mother of Major Mohit Sharma went on record and said that they were given the passes just a day before the Republic Day. 

The family also claimed that they were deprived of their martyred son's clothes and shoes that he wore on duty. They were denied the right to take photographs at his passing-out parade. They alleged that it was due to their daughter-in-law, who hails from an Army background. 

However, the same report shared the widow, Major Rishma Sareen's father, Retired Colonel Moohan Lal Sareen's side. He denied that they did any ill-treatment to the late Major's parents. According to him, his daughter, Rishma, was not even allowed to take Mohit's photographs from his parents' home, and she was badly treated as complaints were filed against her. 

Major Rishma's father also claimed that after her husband's martyrdom, his daughter had to take a month's leave, and she had to seek psychiatric help to overcome the stress of dealing with her in-laws. It was reported that multiple legal cases were filed between the two families in the Supreme Court. 

However, Major Mohit Sharma's parents made it clear that they are not after their son's money. They just want the honour of being recognised as their son considered them the pillar, and it was due to them and their efforts that he was a part of the army. They just want the Army to amend the law so that parents are recognised as next of kin and are not sidelined. 

Well, late Major Mohit Sharma's wife, Rishma Sarin, is doing an incredible job of not just raising their children single-handedly but also taking forward her husband's legacy! 

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