Yes, many popular personalities are often awarded honorary ranks in the armed forces acknowledging their contribution in their respective fields. For example, Sachin Tendulkar has been granted the rank of Honorary Group Captain in the Indian Air Force and MS Dhoni with the rank of Honorary Lt Col in the Territorial Army. Former Indian captain Kapil Dev has received Honorary Lt Col rank from the Territorial Army and he is the first cricketer to receive it. And there are many more eminent personalities who are bestowed upon with such honour.
