Be Like Sofia Qureshi, Not Sofia Ansari Why India Salutes Sofia Qureshi

A recent video shared by @ibmindia20 on X has stirred a major debate on social media. In the video, some people are seen tearing a photo of a woman in a yellow dress while saluting another picture — that of Colonel Sofia Qureshi, a respected officer in the Indian Army. The torn photo belongs to popular Instagram model Sofia Ansari, known for her bold videos online.

The video is powerful and sends a strong message. The text in the post reads: “बनना है तो सोफिया कुरैशी, सोफिया अंसारी नहीं”, which means, “If you want to be someone, be Sofia Qureshi, not Sofia Ansari.” This one line has now become the center of a big conversation online.

Be Like Sofia Qureshi, Not Sofia Ansari

बनना है तो सोफिया कुरैशी 🫡
सोफिया अंसारी नहीं

जज़्बा क़ायम रहे हिंदुस्तानियों 🇮🇳@ArunKosli #कायर_इंदिरा pic.twitter.com/KdrHT8yTKh

— Ms.Bhumi (@ibmindia20) May 11, 2025

The Women With Same Name But Different Paths

Colonel Sofia Qureshi made headlines after leading a press conference following Operation Sindoor, a recent Indian military operation against Pakistan. The operation involved destroying over 50 enemy drones and carrying out precision strikes on terror camps. Her calm and strong presence became a symbol of Indian pride, duty, and honor.

In contrast, Sofia Ansari is a well-known social media influencer who often posts bold and glamorous videos. Many people online started comparing both women just because they share the same first name — Sofia. That comparison quickly turned into trolling, especially targeting Ansari.

This sparked a wave of reactions across India. Some users praised the army and said people should look up to real-life heroes like Colonel Qureshi, while others pointed out the dangers of shaming or bullying influencers online.