09 May,2025 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shraddha Kapoor & Aly Goni
The growing India-Pakistan tension has left the entire country worried. Yesterday was a tough day, with Pakistan firing multiple drone and missile attacks. All eyes were on the news channels, giving constant updates on the blackout, suspended services, and important information. With a tense situation in the country, especially in the bordering states, united in spirit and standing strong with the Indian Armed Forces, Anil Kapoor to Aly Goni, several celebs shared strong messages in these testing times.
While taking to his social media, Anil Kapoor wrote, "All my gratitude and prayers for the brave women and men defending us. You are our heroes."
Anupam Kher took to his X and shared a conversation with his cousin in Jammu. He said, "My cousin brother #SunilKher sent this video from his home in Jammu. I called immediately and asked him if he and his family are okay. He laughed a little proudly and said, 'Bhaiya! Hum Bharat mein hain! Hum Hindustani hain. Hamari suraksha Bharatiya Sena aur Mata Vaishno Devi kar rahi hain. Aap tension mat lo. Waise bhi koi bhi missile hum zameen par nahi lagne de rahe.' Jai Mata Ki! Bharat Mata Ki Jai!"
ALSO READ
Pakistan used civil airliner as shield during attack: Indian defence officials
'Establish war rooms in every district, conduct security drills': CM Fadnavis
Female student booked for 'hateful' post about Operation Sindoor
Recurring challenges that have shaken the IPL calendar over the years
India-Pakistan tensions: Panchkula admin announces blackout on May 9
Kangana Ranaut took to social media to applaud India's landmark 2018 S-400 air defence agreement with Russia. On Thursday, the âQueen' actress took to her Instagram story and shared a note that read, "Our Sudarshan Chakra - the S-400 Air Defence System - demolished the Pakistani air attack! Among the world's most powerful defence technologies, the S-400 deal was signed by PM Narendra Modi's government with Russia in 2018. #OperationSindoor."
"Proud of our protectors. Jai Hind," wrote Shraddha Kapoor. "Numb Pray for Jammu pray for our families," wrote Aly Goni
Manushi Chhillar, while taking to her social media, shared, "As a daughter of a doctor who spent 3 decades in the Ministry of Defence, and a niece to an army officer, I only have utmost respect and admiration for what our armed forces sacrifice to serve the nation. Thank you for always protecting us."
Mouni Roy, Raveena Tandon, Angad Bedi, Sonal Chauhan, and others also hailed the Indian Armed Forces.
According to defence sources on Thursday, Pakistan fired eight missiles targeting Satwari, Samba, RS Pura, and Arnia. All were intercepted and blocked by Indian air defence units.
The missile interception took place just a day after India began Operation Sindoor, a major counter-terror operation launched in response to the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left 26 Indian nationals dead.