The much-awaited war drama movie Sky Force was released in theaters on January 24, 2025. Directed by Sandeep Kewlani & Abhishek Anil Kapur, Sky Force is inspired by real events from 1965 when India carried out its first-ever airstrike on Pakistan. The movie has been released ahead of Republic Day, Sky Force is expected to perform better when the weekend arrives. Social media is filled with praise for debutant Veer Pahariya who plays the character of Squadron leader T. Krishna Vijaya aka "Tabby".
Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop assumes you have already watched the movie and hence digging deep into Sky Force Real Story or Sky Force True Story. Furthermore, you are keen to know about the real-life Geeta Vijaya played by actress Sara Ali Khan.
Sky Force Real Story
Before talking about Geeta Vijaya, let's understand the story in brief. Sky Force features Akshay Kumar as Wing Commander K.O. Ahuja based on Group Captain of Indian Air Force Group Captain O.P Taneja, Veer Pahariya as T. Vijaya based on Mahavir Chakra awardee Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya, Sara Ali Khan as Veer's wife Geeta in the film.
T. Vijaya aka Tabby is a fictional name of Veer Pahariya in the movie whose character is inspired by Mahavir Chakra awardee Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya. As per the information available, Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya is the only Indian Air Force officer to be posthumously awarded the Maha Vir Chakra. For the unversed, the Maha Vir Chakra is the second-highest wartime gallantry award, below only the Param Vir Chakra.
Who is real-life Geeta Vijaya?
Sara Ali Khan plays the character of Tabby's wife Geeta Vijaya. Geeta Vijaya is a fictional inspired by real-life Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya's wife Sundari Devayya. Actor Veer Pahariya before the release of his movie met Sundari Devayya and also shared multiple pictures with a long note.
Veer wrote, "It is difficult to put into words the emotions I felt today after meeting Mrs. Sundari Devayya, the 90-year-old wife of the legendary Mahavir Chakra recipient, Squadron Leader Ajjamada B. Devayya, and their daughters, Smitha and Preetha, in Bengaluru. For the past 3 and a half years, I have immersed myself in learning about the life and heroism of this extraordinary man while preparing for my role as “Tabby” in “Sky Force.” I thought I understood his bravery and sacrifice, but today, hearing anecdotes from his family—the people who knew him, loved him, and continue to honor his memory—left me deeply moved and humbled.
Mrs. Sundari Devayya, with her quiet strength and enduring hope, left an indelible impression on my heart. Even at 90, she shares a love with her hero that transcends time—a testament to the unshakable bond they shared. Their daughters spoke of their father with pride, filling the room with stories of his courage, kindness, and sense of duty.
Today, I was in tears in the face of their resilience and immense sacrifice, yet overwhelmingly proud to be a part of bringing his story to the world through “Sky Force.” Squadron Leader Devayya’s legacy is not just one of bravery in the skies but also of the profound love and strength he left behind in the hearts of his family.
This meeting will stay with me forever, serving as a reminder of the deep cost of heroism and the unyielding spirit of those who carry its torch. Thank you to the Devayya family for their blessings. I hope to make them and every single Indian proud with “Sky Force.”
Veer also met Sundari Devayya's daughters Smitha and Preetha. Both Smitha and Preetha are quite active on Instagram and they generally share their photos and videos from their daily life.
What happened to Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya?
During the 1965 India-Pakistan War, Squadron leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya was part of a strike mission targeting the Pakistani airbase Sargodha when he was attacked by an enemy aircraft. He shot down the enemy pursuer's plane but in the process, his aircraft was damaged and he went missing. Presumably, he died in Pakistani territory. Twenty-three years later, in 1988, he was posthumously awarded the MVC award.
Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya hailed from Coorg, Karnataka. When the war broke out in 1965, Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya was an instructor at the Air Force Flying College. When Devayya went missing in the Pakistani territory, the Indian government made multiple efforts to find him. but he was not traced. Eventually, he was presumed dead.
As per a report, many years after Pakistan claimed that Devayya's body was found almost intact by villagers not very far from Sargodha. However, the IAF's officer's death still remains a mystery.