Sarla Thakral

Besides having the highest proportion of female commercial pilots in any country, India has a booming aviation industry with more and more women entering into the field.

Married at 16 and widowed at 24 with two children, meet the lady who became India's first woman pilot! From the extra ordinary support from her family to her unflinching passion to achieve her dreams, know 11 such interesting facts that make Sarla Thakral's story truly amazing and inspirational.