Rizwan Malik (Squadron Leader, IAF) Height, Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Profession	Squadron Leader (IAF)
Known for	Receiving Vir Chakra for his contribution during Operation Sindoor in May 2025
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 8" (172 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Air Force
Service Branch	Indian Air Force (No. 102 Squadron, Trisonics)
Commissioned	20 June 2015 (195 Course)
Award	2026: Vir Chakra for his role in Operation Sindoor in 2025
Personal Life
Birthplace	Village Keikhu, Imphal East, Manipur, India
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Keikhu, Imphal
School	Sainik School, Imphal
College/University	National Defence Academy (NDA)
Religion	Islam
Caste	Meitei Pangal
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Married
Family
Wife/Spouse	Farheen Chisty (Doctor)
Children	1
Parents	Father- Alhaj Hafijuddin (retired horticulture officer) Mother- Alhajan Waheeda Rehman
Siblings	Brothers- 2 (doctor) and (software engineer)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Rizwan Malik

• On 20 June 2015, Rizwan Malik was commissioned as part of the 195th Flying Course.
  

  An old picture of Rizwan Malik

• In 2017, he was promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

• On 20 June 2021, Rizwan Malik was promoted to Squadron Leader.
  

  Rizwan Malik with his parents

• In May 2025, during Operation Sindoor, he served as a pilot in No. 102 Squadron, and he flew the Sukhoi Su-30MKI.

• During the midnight of the operation, Rizwan Malik served as a deputy mission leader and targeted the terrorist headquarters in Muridke and Bahawalpur in Pakistan.
  

  Rizwan Malik on duty

• In May 2026, he made headline when the governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, honoured him with the Vir Chakra and Rs. 10 Lakhs for his role during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
  

  Rizwan Malik with his parents and wife at Governer’s officer in Manipur

• After that, Rizwan Malik was honoured by former Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh.
  

  Rizwan Malik being honoured by the former Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh

• He was then felicitated at an event organised at Mantripukhri Garrison in Imphal West by Major General Ravroop Singh.
  

  Rizwan Malik honoured by Major General Ravroop Singh at Mantripukhri Garrison in Imphal West