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Through India’s struggle for freedom, there emerge a number of names to whom we owe our independence.

And one such significant name is that of Neera Arya, who is more popularly known as the first women spy in the Indian National Army.

Over seven decades later, the world will now know of the bravery of the woman who chose to lead a life less ordinary and give her all to the nation, thanks to a biopic by Kannada film director Roopa Iyer.

Here’s the heroic life of Neera Arya and how she found a place in history.

A sacrifice

On 5 March 1902 in Khekra Nagar in Baghpat district, Neera Arya was born into an influential family. Her father Seth Chhajjumal, a famous businessman, saw to it that his children Neera and Basant got an education in Kolkata.

From a young age, Neera was extremely interested in the nation’s welfare and, following school, joined the Rani Jhansi Regiment in the Azad Hind........

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