Operation Sindoor: Riteish Deshmukh, Anupam Kher, Chiranjeevi salute Indian forces
India launched a series of targeted missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Many actors such as Riteish Deshmukh, Paresh Rawal, Chiranjeevi and Vivek Agnihotri have lauded the move.
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Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian Army against Pakistan
The Indian armed forces conducted missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POK) on May 7, as a response to the Pahalgam terror attack that happened in April. Codenamed Operation Sindoor, the strikes targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and POK. Several actors like Anupam Kher,Chiranjeevi and Paresh Rawal have issued statements in support of Operation Sindoor.
The Pahalgam terror attack had led to 26 civilians being killed in Baisaran meadow, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.
Actors laud Operation Sindoor
Chiranjeevi wrote, “Jai Hind,” followed by an emoji of the Indian flag.
Anupam Kher wrote “Bharat Mata Ki Jai #OperationSindoor" on X.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="hi" dir="ltr">भारत माता की जय! ������������<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a></p>— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) <a href="https://twitter.com/AnupamPKher/status/1919921087053193284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Paresh Rawal highlighted his support for the missile strikes carried out by India and posted a string of folded hand emojis with the hashtags Operation Sindoor and Indian armed forces.
Kajal Aggarwal shared the Indian government’s official statement on her Instagram Stories.
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Bollywood shows support for Operation Sindoor
Raid 2 actor Riteish Deshmukh expressed his support for the Indian armed forces and commented, “Jai Hind Ki Sena… Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!! #OperationSindoor.”
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">Jai Hind Ki Sena … भारत माता की जय !!!! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/OperationSindoor?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#OperationSindoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/OtjxdLJskC">pic.twitter.com/OtjxdLJskC</a></p>— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) <a href="https://twitter.com/Riteishd/status/1919867852636442679?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Madhur Bhandarkar echoed the sentiment and added, “Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.”
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram. ������ <a href="https://t.co/IyiOX8hqma">pic.twitter.com/IyiOX8hqma</a></p>— Madhur Bhandarkar (@imbhandarkar) <a href="https://twitter.com/imbhandarkar/status/1919897651996459098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Vivek Agnihotri used just two words to express his emotions - “Jai Hind”
Vikrant Massey shared a supportive message for the Indian armed forces on Instagram.
All about Operation Sindoor
According to the official statement of the government, the strikes under Operation Sindoor were “focused, measured and non-escalatory in nature.” The strikes targeted sites linked to banned organisations such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen, as per agencies.
The Indian government emphasised that no military facilities were targeted. It also highlighted its commitment to ensure that those responsible for the Pahalgam attack would be punished.
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