Express Features First Published : 27 Jan 2009 NATIONAL Geographic Channel will showcase the uncharted world of the Indian Navy, replete with warships, submarines, missiles and much more. Premiering February 2, Monday nights at 9 pm, Nat Geo's Mission Navy: Lehron Ke Sartaj is all set to take viewers on a fascinating journey inside the Indian Navy.
The series will have seven visually stunning episodes which give an insight into the lives of the brave men who patrol and protect the country. With this initiative, Nat Geo provided five civilians including three women, the unique opportunity to be a part of the Navy, training and imbuing them with the courage, grit and determination synonymous with the Indian Navy.
With over 50,000 entries from across India, only fifteen semi-finalists were selected after a series of physical and mental tests conducted by the Navy. The semi-finalists then underwent grueling selection tests in Mumbai to reach the final five, including 23-year old Arjun R Shetty from Bengaluru; 21-year old Sudhanshu Budakoty from Mysore; 20-year old Sakshi Havanoor from Pune; 28-year old Chaitanya Datla and 25-year old Suranjani H R from Bengaluru.
They will be a part of the Indian Navy for over a month. After basic training, they set foot for the first time on a Naval vessel. Some of them not only got to learn the science behind submarines, but also a chance to train in one. They were also trained in beaching operations and the difficult jack stay amongst other tasks.
At the end of the series, the most resilient, deserving and valiant of these five finalists will have the honour of sailing with the Indian Navy's Lehron Ke Sartaj on an international tour.
The decision by the Indian Navy would be based on various exercises, tests and experiences the participants went through during the month long training period. Presented by Samsung Mobile and powered by Idea, the series is being extensively promoted on-air, on-ground, on-line and through print, outdoor, radio and SMS campaign.
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