From commanding rescue missions in the skies to walking the ramp as Mrs India 2024, Wing Commander (Retd) Anjali Rathee, also known as Angelina Josh, has lived a life of extraordinary courage, discipline, and reinvention.
In this Independence Day Special episode of Femme Forward Podcast, host Smriti Agarwal sits down with Anjali to explore her inspiring journey — from a fourth-generation defence family to the Indian Air Force, from leading high-stakes missions to making the bold leap into beauty pageantry, and now thriving as a corporate leader.
💬 What you’ll hear in this episode:
Her first day in uniform and why “no amount of gold can buy these wings”
The most intense missions she’s led and how she handled life-or-death pressure
Balancing motherhood with a military career
Why she traded combat boots for pageant heels
The purpose behind the Mrs India crown
Breaking myths about ambitious women
A powerful message to Gen Z on self-worth and discipline
Whether you’re chasing a dream, navigating change, or finding the courage to reinvent yourself — Anjali’s story will remind you that true freedom is the power to evolve at every stage of life.