Agni: Meet Harshini, the country's first female firefighter, she is seen in the role of Sanyami Kher in 'Agni'
India's first female firefighter Harshini Kanhekar has created a new identity in the male-dominated field by challenging gender norms. Sanyami Kher's character in the recently released film 'Agni' is inspired by her. Know Harshini's story. 'Raees' fame director Rahul Dholakia's new film 'Agni' has been released on OTT on 6 December. Actors like Pratik gandhi and Sanyami Kher are playing the role of firefighters in the series. The character played by Sanyami in the film is inspired by the country's first female firefighter Harshini Kanhekar.
Harshini Kanhekar has created a new identity in the male-dominated field by challenging gender norms. Harshini is India's first female firefighter, whose work reflects high spirits. Her journey has inspired women across the country, breaking stereotypes and proving that determination is the key to any profession, be it male or female. As a firefighter, Harshini spends most of her life in hard work and drill activities. She is also fully skilled in handling and lifting heavy equipment used during rescue operations. Apart from this, Harshini also has special knowledge of heavy vehicles, paramedics, town planning, and rescue techniques.
Synonymous with courage and determination, Harshini created a new identity in india with her journey as the country's first female firefighter in 2002. For the last two decades, her life has been a testament to challenging stereotypes and breaking many barriers in a male-dominated profession. Until two decades ago, the world of firefighting in India was dominated by men only. Her parents' unwavering support is a great example of encouragement for daughters who aspire to work in challenging environments.
Harshini has faced many challenges in her life as a firefighter. Harshini's dream was to join the armed forces and wear the army uniform, but fate made her a firefighter. At the age of 26, she enrolled in a course on fire and emergency services. After passing this course, Harshini became a fire engineer in the oil and Natural Gas Commission. She is the first indian woman to enroll in this course in the year 2002. Not only this, she became the first woman to pass this course after getting admission and moving forward.
Harshini joined ONGC in 2006 and eventually, she has now reached the position of Senior fire Officer. She has extinguished fires in Mumbai, Kolkata, and delhi and also earned praise for her crucial operation that lasted six hours in a tin factory. She has rescued citizens during floods, building collapses, river surges, and wildlife attacks, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to public safety. Today, Harshini has become a huge inspiration for women across India.
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