'Jai Hind ki Sena': Riteish Deshmukh, Nimrat Kaur & others hail Indian Armed Forces for Operation Sindoor

Riteish Deshmukh & Nimrat Kaur

India woke up to the news every citizen was waiting for. The Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor and carried out missile strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK in response to the horrifying Pahalgam terror attack. As the details of Operation Sindoor are just rolling in, several Bollywood celebrities have taken to their social media to praise the Indian military.

Bollywood hails the Indian armed forces

Riteish Deshmukh took to his X account at around 3:00 am, soon after the news of Operation Sindoor broke, and while reacting to it, wrote, "Jai Hind Ki Sena… भारत माता की जय !!!! #OperationSindoor"

Nimrat Kaur also took to her X and shared, "United with our forces. One country. One mission. #JaiHind #OperationSindoor." Meanwhile, ace filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar also tweeted about the biggest news of the day and wrote, "Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram."

Vivek Oberoi took to his X, formerly Twitter, and penned a long note, as he lavished praise on the Indian forces for their acute sense of precision. He wrote, "Terror shall not prevail, India's spirit and power shall keep rising to reclaim the light and ensure such darkness never again stains our sacred soil. The world must stand united against the evil of terror. Let's not fall prey to propaganda that tries to divide us, this is not a war against any religion or nation, it's a war against terror". "Operation Sindoor is a revenge for the tears of the widows of India and a stern warning to the terrorists that their evil deeds will no longer go unpunished", he added.

Praising the armed forces for giving a befitting response after the Pahalgam attack, Mohanlal wrote on his official X account, "We wore Sindoor not just as a tradition, but as a symbol of our unwavering resolve. Challenge us and we will rise, fearless and stronger than ever. Saluting every brave heart of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and BSF. Your courage fuels our pride. Jai Hind!"

Several other members from the entertainment industry hailed the Indian Army for destroying the terror camps. Superstar Rajinikanth penned on X, "The fighter's fight begins... No stopping until the mission is accomplished! The entire NATION is with you."

Mammootty mentioned on his official X handle, "Salute to our Real heroes! #OperationSindoor proved again, When the nation calls, The #IndianArmy answers. Thank you for saving lives and restoring hope. You Make The Nation Proud. Jai Hind !"

Pawan Kalyan shared a note in Hindi on social media that read, "Where there is no valor, there is the decay of virtue. Where there is no valor, selfishness triumphs. - Dinakar Decades of endurance... endurance! To the brave leadership of the three armed forces, who, after excessive endurance, rekindled the spirit of valor in the entire nation of India through ‘Operation Sindoor', and to the Honorable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, who stood unwaveringly with them, heartfelt thanks...!! We are with you, always. Jai Hind!!"

Prominent figures from the film and television industries took to social media to salute the courage, precision, and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. Celebrities such as Ajay Devgn, Chiranjeevi Konidela, Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood, Anupam Kher, and Vidya Balan were among the many who expressed heartfelt tributes and support for the operation.

About Operation Sindoor

The operation, which was greenlit following a high-level security meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 29, included strikes on key strongholds of banned terror outfits. As per PTI, these included Jaish-e-Mohammad's base in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba's sprawling markaz in Muridke, located near Lahore. Additional targets in PoK included Kotli and Muzaffarabad, regions known to host camps and training grounds for both LeT and JeM.

The Indian Ministry of Defence, in a statement issued at 1:44 am IST, confirmed the launch of Operation Sindoor, stating: "A little while ago, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor,' hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed."

The strikes, the ministry noted, were "focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature," and did not target any Pakistani military facilities. "India has demonstrated considerable restraint in the selection of targets and method of execution," the official statement said.

All nine targets were successfully hit, and the operation was being monitored closely by Prime Minister Modi. The name ‘Sindoor' symbolically references the red vermilion worn by married Hindu women - a poignant tribute given that several women lost their husbands in the Pahalgam attack, including an Indian Navy officer.