In this episode of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories, we feature Colonel Gautam Guha, a second-generation Infantry veteran.Throughout his illustrious career, Col Guha has served along the Line of Control, led Counter-Insurgency operations in the Valley, and braved the icy frontiers of the Siachen Glacier. His tenure with the NSG saw him take part in the historic 26/11 Mumbai Operations.
But life took an unexpected turn when a severe spine injury led to declining health, weight gain, and a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. Drawing on his infantry spirit and unbreakable resilience, he turned adversity into purpose — rebuilding his health, reversing diabetes, and inspiring countless others to do the same.
Today, Col Guha stands tall once again — not just as a soldier, but as a Health Coach, guiding others toward strength, balance, and wellness.
🎧 Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music🎙️ Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Email: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
In this episode of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories, we feature Colonel Gautam Guha, a second-generation Infantry veteran.
Throughout his illustrious career, Col Guha has served along the Line of Control, led Counter-Insurgency operations in the Valley, and braved the icy frontiers of the Siachen Glacier. His tenure with the NSG saw him take part in the historic 26/11 Mumbai Operations.
But life took an unexpected turn when a severe spine injury led to declining health, weight gain, and a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes. Drawing on his infantry spirit and unbreakable resilience, he turned adversity into purpose — rebuilding his health, reversing diabetes, and inspiring countless others to do the same.
Today, Col Guha stands tall once again — not just as a soldier, but as a Health Coach, guiding others toward strength, balance, and wellness.
🎧 Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Email: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
In Season 5 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories episode 2, "The Power of Acceptance", we feature Lt Gen Vipan Gupta, VSM. Born in the border town of Ferozpur, he grew up through the 1965 and 1971 wars. Introduced to meditation early by his father, he discovered a superpower that helped him face life’s challenges with calm and acceptance.
With an exemplary Army career behind him, Lt Gen Gupta now shares his wisdom through books like The Games Mind Plays, Human to Human, and The Power to Influence the New Age. His journey reminds us that true brilliance shines in calm minds.
🎧 Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
In Season 5 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories episode 2, "The Power of Acceptance" , we feature Lt Gen Vipan Gupta, VSM. Born in the border town of Ferozpur, he grew up through the 1965 and 1971 wars. Introduced to meditation early by his father, he discovered a superpower that helped him face life’s challenges with calm and acceptance.
With an exemplary Army career behind him, Lt Gen Gupta now shares his wisdom through books like The Games Mind Plays, Human to Human, and The Power to Influence the New Age. His journey reminds us that true brilliance shines in calm minds.
🎧 Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
In Season 5 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers, Real Stories episode 2, "The Power of Acceptance" , we feature Lt Gen Vipan Gupta, VSM. Born in the border town of Ferozpur, he grew up through the 1965 and 1971 wars. Introduced to meditation early by his father, he discovered a superpower that helped him face life’s challenges with calm and acceptance.
With an exemplary Army career behind him, Lt Gen Gupta now shares his wisdom through books like The Games Mind Plays, Human to Human, and The Power to Influence the New Age. His journey reminds us that true brilliance shines in calm minds.
🎧 Listen on Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this Season 5 opener, we meet Capt. Ramesh Babu, Sainik School Kazhakkoottam alumnus and a man whose life embodies service — in uniform and beyond.
For 25 years in the Indian Navy, he served with distinction aboard INS Trishul, INS Veer, and INS Mumbai, where precision, discipline, and dedication were a way of life. Even then, his passion for history shone through as he created the Calicut Heritage Trails to raise funds for underprivileged children.
Retiring in 2021, he returned to his village in Central Kerala and co-founded “Spice of Life”, a charitable trust providing medical care, education, and rural empowerment.
From the decks of warships to the heart of his village, Capt. Ramesh proves that service is a lifelong calling. Join us as we share the story of a man who lives the spirit of giving back every day.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Amazon Music
Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 @callofdutypodcast
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this Season 5 opener, we meet Capt. Ramesh Babu, Sainik School Kazhakkoottam alumnus and a man whose life embodies service — in uniform and beyond.
For 25 years in the Indian Navy, he served with distinction aboard INS Trishul, INS Veer, and INS Mumbai, where precision, discipline, and dedication were a way of life. Even then, his passion for history shone through as he created the Calicut Heritage Trails to raise funds for underprivileged children.
Retiring in 2021, he returned to his village in Central Kerala and co-founded “Spice of Life”, a charitable trust providing medical care, education, and rural empowerment.
From the decks of warships to the heart of his village, Capt. Ramesh proves that service is a lifelong calling. Join us as we share the story of a man who lives the spirit of giving back every day.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Amazon Music
Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 @callofdutypodcast
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this Season 5 opener, we meet Capt. Ramesh Babu, Sainik School Kazhakkoottam alumnus and a man whose life embodies service — in uniform and beyond.
For 25 years in the Indian Navy, he served with distinction aboard INS Trishul, INS Veer, and INS Mumbai, where precision, discipline, and dedication were a way of life. Even then, his passion for history shone through as he created the Calicut Heritage Trails to raise funds for underprivileged children.
Retiring in 2021, he returned to his village in Central Kerala and co-founded “Spice of Life”, a charitable trust providing medical care, education, and rural empowerment.
From the decks of warships to the heart of his village, Capt. Ramesh proves that service is a lifelong calling. Join us as we share the story of a man who lives the spirit of giving back every day.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Amazon Music
Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 @callofdutypodcast
"Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" – Martin Luther King, Jr.
In this Season 5 opener, we meet Capt. Ramesh Babu, Sainik School Kazhakkoottam alumnus and a man whose life embodies service — in uniform and beyond.
For 25 years in the Indian Navy, he served with distinction aboard INS Trishul, INS Veer, and INS Mumbai, where precision, discipline, and dedication were a way of life. Even then, his passion for history shone through as he created the Calicut Heritage Trails to raise funds for underprivileged children.
Retiring in 2021, he returned to his village in Central Kerala and co-founded “Spice of Life”, a charitable trust providing medical care, education, and rural empowerment.
From the decks of warships to the heart of his village, Capt. Ramesh proves that service is a lifelong calling. Join us as we share the story of a man who lives the spirit of giving back every day.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, Amazon Music
Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 @callofdutypodcast
In this gripping episode 12 of season 4 of our podcast Call of Duty - Real Soldiers Real Stories, we sit down with Colonel Sunil Kotnala, a third-generation Army officer, fearless mountaineer, and now a passionate filmmaker and author. For Col Sunil Kotnala, it wasn’t just the glamour of the uniform that called to him—it was the edge. The uncertainty, the adrenaline, the rawness of life lived on the border between safety and sacrifice. That same edge continues to define him today, even after hanging his uniform.
From patrolling dangerous terrains to summiting mountain peaks, his life in olive green was marked by a deep love for both country and adventure. Now, in his second innings, he brings the same intensity to his storytelling—writing books and making films that uncover the courage, complexity, and humanity of soldiers and ordinary people alike.
Join us as we explore the incredible journey of a man who believes that life is best lived where the road disappears—on the edge. From the barracks to the base camp, from the battlefield to the big screen, Col Sunil Kotnala reminds us that no matter what chapter of life you’re in, the mission never really ends.
Listen, reflect, and get inspired.
Because when you live on the edge, you truly learn what it means to be alive.
“Call of Duty” – Real Soldiers, Real Stories
For we believe every ordinary soldier lives an extraordinary life.
🎧 Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Reach out: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
In this gripping episode 12 of season 4 of our podcast Call of Duty - Real Soldiers Real Stories, we sit down with Colonel Sunil Kotnala, a third-generation Army officer, fearless mountaineer, and now a passionate filmmaker and author. For Col Sunil Kotnala, it wasn’t just the glamour of the uniform that called to him—it was the edge, the uncertainty, the adrenaline, the rawness of life lived on the border between safety and sacrifice. That same edge continues to define him today, even after hanging his uniform.
From patrolling dangerous terrains to summiting mountain peaks, his life in olive green was marked by a deep love for both country and adventure. Now, in his second innings, he brings the same intensity to his storytelling—writing books and making films that uncover the courage, complexity, and humanity of soldiers and ordinary people alike.
Join us as we explore the incredible journey of a man who believes that life is best lived where the road disappears—on the edge. From the barracks to the base camp, from the battlefield to the big screen, Col Sunil Kotnala reminds us that no matter what chapter of life you’re in, the mission never really ends.
Listen, reflect, and get inspired.
Because when you live on the edge, you truly learn what it means to be alive.
“Call of Duty” – Real Soldiers, Real Stories
For we believe every ordinary soldier lives an extraordinary life.
🎧 Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor, and Amazon Music
🎙️ Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Reach out: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
This Season 4 Episode 11 Part 2 of of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers. Real Stories. brings you the extraordinary life of Colonel Pushkar, a decorated Army officer whose legacy spans the battlefield and the boardroom.
Having served with distinction in the Indian Army, Col Pushkar takes us through his remarkable military journey — from being inducted into an elite unit and later commanding it, to frontline experiences in the Kashmir Valley, Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, and strategic trials in Pokhran. His stories reflect not only tactical brilliance and courage under fire, but also the unbreakable spirit of a soldier.
But his journey didn’t end with the uniform. After hanging up his boots, Col Pushkar seamlessly transitioned into the corporate world, bringing the same grit, discipline, and leadership to his new mission — and excelling there too.
In this inspiring conversation, we uncover what it means to lead, adapt, and thrive — whether in conflict zones or in the competitive corridors of corporate India.
Tune in for a gripping episode that celebrates resilience, transformation, and the spirit of a soldier who never stopped serving — just changed the battlefield.
We are - “Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
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Welcome to Season 4 Episode 11 Part-2 of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers. Real Stories., where we bring to you the extraordinary life of Colonel Pushkar, a decorated Army officer whose legacy spans the battlefield and the boardroom.
Having served with distinction in the Indian Army, Col Pushkar takes us through his remarkable military journey — from being inducted into an elite unit and later commanding it, to frontline experiences in the Kashmir Valley, Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, and strategic trials in Pokhran. His stories reflect not only tactical brilliance and courage under fire, but also the unbreakable spirit of a soldier.
But his journey didn’t end with the uniform. After hanging up his boots, Col Pushkar seamlessly transitioned into the corporate world, bringing the same grit, discipline, and leadership to his new mission — and excelling there too.
In this inspiring conversation, we uncover what it means to lead, adapt, and thrive — whether in conflict zones or in the competitive corridors of corporate India.
Tune in for a gripping episode that celebrates resilience, transformation, and the spirit of a soldier who never stopped serving — just changed the battlefield.
We are - “Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/callofdutyrsrs
This episode of Call of Duty – Real Soldiers. Real Stories. brings you the extraordinary life of Colonel Pushkar, a decorated Army officer whose legacy spans the battlefield and the boardroom.
Having served with distinction in the Indian Army, Col Pushkar takes us through his remarkable military journey — from being inducted into an elite unit and later commanding it, to frontline experiences in the Kashmir Valley, Operation Pawan in Sri Lanka, and strategic trials in Pokhran. His stories reflect not only tactical brilliance and courage under fire, but also the unbreakable spirit of a soldier.
But his journey didn’t end with the uniform. After hanging up his boots, Col Pushkar seamlessly transitioned into the corporate world, bringing the same grit, discipline, and leadership to his new mission — and excelling there too.
In this inspiring conversation, we uncover what it means to lead, adapt, and thrive — whether in conflict zones or in the competitive corridors of corporate India.
Tune in for a gripping episode that celebrates resilience, transformation, and the spirit of a soldier who never stopped serving — just changed the battlefield.
We are - “Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
Facebook:
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Captain (Dr.) Sunaina Singh, an ex-Army officer, psychologist, and founder of ‘Mission Join Indian Army’. Hailing from a small village in Haryana where girls were told to stay in the shadows, she defied stereotypes to become the first woman from her community to don the olive green.
Now out of uniform but never off duty, she’s on a mission to awaken the spirit of service in India’s youth—mentoring, guiding, and instilling the values that built her. Join us as we explore her journey from a quiet childhood to a decorated Army officer, from overcoming societal norms to leading national conversations on character, courage, and contribution.
In our Season 4 Episode 10 - Part 2 is a tribute to the strength of Indian women, the spirit of our soldiers, and the power of purpose-driven life.
Listen, reflect, and get inspired. Because some uniforms may fade, but the mission never ends.
“Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/callofdutyrsrs
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Captain (Dr.) Sunaina Singh, an ex-Army officer, psychologist, and founder of ‘Mission Join Indian Army’. Hailing from a small village in Haryana where girls were told to stay in the shadows, she defied stereotypes to become the first woman from her community to don the olive green.
Now out of uniform but never off duty, she’s on a mission to awaken the spirit of service in India’s youth—mentoring, guiding, and instilling the values that built her. Join us as we explore her journey from a quiet childhood to a decorated Army officer, from overcoming societal norms to leading national conversations on character, courage, and contribution.
In our Season 4 Episode 10 - Part 1, we pay tribute to the strength of Indian women, the spirit of our soldiers, and the power of purpose-driven life.
Listen, reflect, and get inspired. Because some uniforms may fade, but the mission never ends.
“Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
A little boy who grew up watching aircraft’s fly past the night skies, dreamt of flying in the vast skies…
But Destiny had other plans for him…
He flew in nearly every combat aircraft not as a pilot but as an
air-to-air combat photographer capturing fighter jets in action!
In our Season-4 Episode-9, Part-1
“Flight of Passion”
we present
Wg Cdr Rakesh Singh Chauhan who fought against all odds to chase his dream.
A story of unwavering determination and adventurous spirit!
“Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
A little boy who grew up watching aircraft’s fly past the night skies, dreamt of flying in the vast skies…
But Destiny had other plans for him…
He flew in nearly every combat aircraft not as a pilot but as an
air-to-air combat photographer capturing fighter jets in action!
In our Season-4 Episode-9
“Flight of Passion”
we present
Wg Cdr Rakesh Singh Chauhan who fought against all odds to chase his dream.
A story of unwavering determination and adventurous spirit!
“Call of Duty” Real Soldiers Real Stories… where we bring real stories from the lives of the soldiers from Indian armed services.
Available on Apple , Google, Spotify, Anchor podcasts and Amazon music
Podcast Producers:
Poonam Joshy
Nandita Sankaran
Prakrati Agrawal
Music credits: Colonel V D Singh
Contact us on: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
Follow us on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/callofdutypodcast
In Season 4 Episode 8, we bring you the incredible journey of Major Rudrashish Majumder—a man who dared to dream, serve, and reinvent himself. From aspiring to bring glory to India on the cricket field to answering the call of duty in the Indian Army, Major Majumder’s life has been a testament to courage, commitment, and transformation.
After serving in the military, he made another bold choice—leaving the uniform behind to step into the world of acting. His journey from a soldier to the silver screen is one of passion, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.
Join us as Major Rudrashish Majumder reflects on his extraordinary path—his love for cricket, his years in the army, the challenges of transitioning to a new career, and the lessons that continue to shape him today.
“Call of Duty: Real Soldiers, Real Stories”—where we bring you real stories from the lives of soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
📢 Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music Credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Contact us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
👍 Like us on Facebook: Call of Duty Podcast
In Season 4 Episode 8, we bring you the incredible journey of Major Rudrashish Majumder—a man who dared to dream, serve, and reinvent himself. From aspiring to bring glory to India on the cricket field to answering the call of duty in the Indian Army, Major Majumder’s life has been a testament to courage, commitment, and transformation.
After serving in the military, he made another bold choice—leaving the uniform behind to step into the world of acting. His journey from a soldier to the silver screen is one of passion, resilience, and an unwavering spirit.
Join us as Major Rudrashish Majumder reflects on his extraordinary path—his love for cricket, his years in the army, the challenges of transitioning to a new career, and the lessons that continue to shape him today.
“Call of Duty: Real Soldiers, Real Stories”—where we bring you real stories from the lives of soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces.
Available on: Apple, Google, Spotify, Anchor Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
📢 Podcast Producers: Poonam Joshy | Nandita Sankaran | Prakrati Agrawal
🎵 Music Credits: Colonel V D Singh
📩 Contact us: podcastcallofduty@gmail.com
📲 Follow us on Instagram: @callofdutypodcast
👍 Like us on Facebook: Call of Duty Podcast