The Shershah of Kargil is an intimate biography of Captain Vikram Batra, PVC, one of India’s greatest heroes of the Kargil War. It traces his journey from his childhood in Palampur to his extraordinary courage on the battlefield, where he became a legendary warrior before the age of twenty-five.

Drawing on first-hand accounts from his family, friends, and comrades, the book explores the man behind the hero—his dreams, convictions, relationships, and the story behind his iconic war cry, “Yeh Dil Maange More!” A moving tribute to the soldier whose bravery made the nation proud and inspired a successful major motion picture.