Pradeep Mehra is an Indian boy who works part-time at McDonald’s and has been preparing to join the Indian Army. Filmmaker Vinod Kapri became an overnight internet sensation when he posted a video of Pradeep returning home from get off work in the evening and refusing to accept any help or lift to continue his Indian Army selection training .
Wiki/Biography
Pradeep Mehra was born in 2003 in Almora, Uttarakhand (age 19 in 2022). He had been preparing for the Indian Army recruitment medical examination. He moved to Noida with his brother. He lives in Barola and works at McDonald’s in Sector 16, Noida.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
His parents live in his hometown in Uttarakhand. My mother was hospitalized due to illness and was taken care of by my father. He has an elder brother Pankaj, who lives with him in Barola village in Noida and works at night.
Pradeep Mehra and his mother
Pradeep Mehra’s viral video
This is pure gold❤️❤️
No. 12 No. 12 ैग टंगें बहुत तेज़ दौड़तर नज़र आया
मैंने सोचरकिसी परेशनी में होगर , लिफ़्ट देनी चरह िए
बर बर लिफ़्ट कर्र कियर
वजह सुनेंगे तो आपको इस बच्चे से प्यर हो जरएगर❤️😊 pic.twitter.com/kjBcLS5CQu
— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) March 20, 2022
Pradeep became an overnight internet sensation when filmmaker Vinod Kapri noticed him running through the dark streets of Noida with a backpack on his shoulders. The filmmaker offered Pradeep a lift but he declined. The filmmaker then asked Pradeep why he was running and did not accept the offer of a ride. To this, Pradeep replied humbly that he would run about 10 kilometers from his workplace in Sector 16, Noida, back to his home in Barola every night after get off work, and continue to practice and follow regular physical exercises to prepare for the next step. Prepare for the game. Indian Army Recruitment Physical Examination. Vinod Kapri then invited him to dinner, but he again declined, saying he needed to go home and cook dinner for his brother, who was working in the evening. Vinod asked Pradeep why he didn’t work out that day, and the 19-year-old replied that he had to get up in the morning, make breakfast, and go to work. Vinod posted the video on Twitter on the evening of March 20, 2022, and the video went viral within 24 hours of being posted on social media.
reputation and recognition
Due to his dedication and hard work, the video went viral on social media. He is admired by various actors and athletes. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also retweeted the video and said many IAS officers and politicians could not compare with the dedication and passion shown by Pradeep. Retired general Satish Dua stepped forward and personally helped Pradeep with training.
His Josh deserves credit, and to help him pass the conscription exam on his own merit, I spoke with Lieutenant General Rana Kalita, colonel of the Kumaon Regiment and commander of the Eastern Army. He is doing the necessary training for the boy in order to recruit his legion. Jai Hind 🇮🇳 https://t.co/iasbkQvvII
— Lieutenant General Satish Dua 🇮🇳 (@TheSatishDua) March 21, 2022
A spokesman for the opposition Samajwadi Party said they were ready to take the initiative to fund Pradeep’s education and provide assistance for his mother’s treatment.
Facts/Trivia
- In an interview, Pradeep revealed that he had been listening to the life stories of soldiers since his childhood, which inspired him to join the Indian Army.
- He said he was bombarded with calls and text messages after his video went viral. He also said people, including his friends and the media, came to his home to talk to him and be interviewed by him.
- When Pradeep was interviewed outside his workplace after his video went viral, he said:
I felt very motivated and my enthusiasm for joining the military doubled. Others who wanted to join the military were motivated to move forward. Additionally, many people offered to help me. I feel good. “
- While everyone was reaching out to Pradeep for help or wishing him good luck, News18 Uttar Pradesh also invited him to their studio for an interview. Pradeep’s brother said he was missing and his phone was switched off for several hours. Later, he learned that media reporters had arrived at their home, so he took his younger brother to interview them. During the interview, Pradeep was asked to run in the studio while the channel played the show on a loop. Pradeep reportedly waited in the newsroom for hours, which resulted in him also missing work hours. This move by the outlet was criticized by many on social media and was termed as a mockery of Pradeep’s will and determination.
Pradeep Mehra interviewed at News 18 studio
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