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Courtesy: JapanCalling.in The life and legacy of Lt. Bharati Asha “Asako” Sahay Choudhry, a revered Indian National Army (INA) veteran and a lifelong symbol of India–Japan friendship, were formally honoured at a Commendation Ceremony held at the Embassy of Japan in India on December 17, 2025. Organised by the Embassy of Japan, the ceremony brought together […]
Lt Bharati ‘Asha’ Sahay Choudhry was a member of Netaji’s Rani of Jhansi Regiment (INA). She unfortunately passed away in August 2025.
She was a hero to all of us and is dearly missed.
Tanvi lives in Bangalore, India, and is working on her next book—the story of Anand Mohan Sahay and Sati Sahay, parents of Asha-san. She also runs an African safari company with her mother and her aunt.
Asha-san’s son Sanjay Choudhry and I would consider it an honour to interact with you and tell you more about her experiences. We would love it if you read our book before reaching out to us. It will make our conversation much more meaningful. The War Diary of Asha-san is available in local bookstores and is also on Amazon in India. Internationally, it is available on Ebay.