Meet The Real Shooter Dadi And Revolver Dadi Who Inspired Bhumi And Taapsee’s Saand Ki Aankh

Who is the most badass person you know in real life? No matter what your answer is, there are slim chances that the person you are thinking about would be more badass than Chandro Tomar and Prakashi Tomar more popularly known as Shooter Dadi and Revolver Dadi respectively. Hailing from the small village of Johri in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, these two women are now the oldest women sharpshooters in the world.

Director Tushar Hiranandani is all set to tell their story on the celluloid with Saand Ki Aankh starring supremely talented Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar. Before the film hits the theatre this Diwali, here is everything you need to know about these badass dadis.

How They Started

Chandro Tomar (87) started her tryst with shooting when her granddaughter Shefali wanted to go the nearby Johri Rifle Club but was too shy to go alone. She went to the club with her and when Shefali was unable to load the heavy rifle, she helped her out and took a shot just for fun. Her very first shot straight hit the bull’s eye and the shooting coach after seeing her natural skill persuaded her to pursue shooting.

Story of Prakashi Tomar is almost similar. She also fired her first shot by accident when she took her daughter Seema Tomar joined the same Johri Rifle Club. In fact, Prakashi took up shooting to encourage her daughter Seema who was hesitant to pursue it.

Shooting In Blood

Both Chandro and Prakashi Tomar now have family members who are making their names in the world of shooting. Seema is first Indian woman to win a medal at the Rifle and Pistol World Cup in 2010 and Shefali achieved an international shooter status and has taken part in international competitions in Hungary and Germany.

Still Going Strong

Chandro Tomar has won more than 30 national championships and she and Prakashi Tomar still practices at least once a week at the Johri Rifle Club. Chandro Tomar also owns a rifle which costs about 1.9 lakhs and considers it one of her most prized possessions.

Defeating The DIG

Once, Chandro Tomar was supposed to compete with the DIG of Delhi Police and she easily defeated the veteran and reportedly the DIG refused to get clicked with her as he was embarrassed to lose to an octogenarian woman.