Shaina Sunsara: Colonel Sophia's twin sister

Colonel Sophia Qureshi—a name that stands out in Indian Army history. The first woman officer to command an all-male battalion and participate in several critical missions, she brought glory to the nation. But very few people are aware that there is a twin sister of hers too, who opted for a completely different career path rather than entering the army—the profession of glamour and creativity. She is Shaina Sunsara.

Shaina and Sophia, both sisters, were born into a family of the army. Their father, grandfather, uncle—nearly all of them were in the Indian Army. They were instilled with discipline, hard work, and service to the country at a young age. Even though they were brought up in that background, the two sisters had aspirations different from theirs. Sophia has walked in that legacy—giving their life to the army. And Shaina has taken the route of creativity, where she made her identity through hard work, talent, and confidence.

Shaina began her career by modeling. With beauty and confidence together, she won many beauty pageants. She stepped into the acting world gradually, where her style of acting impressed the audience. She did not limit herself to acting only. She has also proved successful as a director. She is every bit as comfortable standing in front of the camera as she is operating behind it. In a highly competitive world where survival is tough, Shayna has established a niche for herself through her talent and determination.

But that is not all there is to her talent. She has been awarded a gold medal by the President, appreciating her success and hard work. Not just in modeling or acting, she is also very talented in rifle shooting. She has also won an award by being involved in this sport. Another positive aspect amidst all these traits is fashion. The kid who used to cut her mother's saree and make clothes is now inspiring many with her aesthetics and style.

She is now also quite popular on social media. She has over 31 thousand followers on her Instagram account. There, she can be spotted in a number of photographs with her sister, Colonel Sophia Qureshi. Every photo conveys the depth of the two sisters' relationship and their pride in one another. Shayna has time and again asserted that she is proud of what her sister has achieved. She even stated in an interview that she had dreamed as a child of walking shoulder to shoulder with her sister in army fatigues. She said, "I used to dream of drilling with her sister in army uniform. But later I realized that my path is different."

While the sister's journey is not the same, there is no lack of love and respect. Shayna responded, "Sophia has proved that if you desire something, nothing is impossible. Through hard work, determination and bravery, she has set an example that a woman can also command the army. My sister and I are very proud of her." These words are not the sentiment of a sister, but the sentiment of respect and admiration of one woman towards another.

Though Sophia and Shayna—these two sisters have diverging routes, their destiny is one—to be successful in her own domain. One dons the rugged uniform of an army officer, the other has tamed the ramp as well as the lens. Both of them possess confidence, determination and the strength to make dreams come true. Their path should serve as an example to the current generation - success is not always in one way, just have willpower and courage.

The tale of these twin sisters warns us that it is never wrong to break the rules of society and decide on your own path. It does not matter whether one is an army officer or one is an actress, the point is that both are symbols of excellence in their own sphere. So Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Shaina Sunsara, these two individuals have become symbols of the potential of Indian women in different avenues - one in national defense, the other on the cultural stage.