Bollywood celebrities pray safe return for Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

Indian Air Force on Tuesday early morning took the revenge of Pulwama terror attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans. Indian Air Force crossed the border and dropped 1000 kgs of laser explosives on terror camps in Pakistan’ Balakot and eliminated around 300 terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). After facing massive humiliation across the world, Pakistan responded to India’s counter-terror strike and targeted military installations on the Indian side. Alert IAF gave a befitting reply and shot down one Pakistani fighter jet. Unfortunately, during counter operations, due to the technical snag, one fighter jet crashed and Pakistani forces arrested Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman. While Indian authorities warned Pakistan and demanded Abhinandan’s safe release, Bollywood celebrities prayed for his safe return.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman

Bollywood actors and filmmakers including Arjun Kapoor, Karan Johar, Diljit Dosanjh, Swara Bhasker, Emraan Hashmi, Anupam Kher, Sushmita Sen, Arjun Rampal, Taapsee Pannu, Huma Qureshi, Renuka Shahane, R. Madhavan, Vishal Dadlani, Nimrat Kaur, Kriti Sanon and Ranveer Singh took to their Twitter and wished for the safe return of the IAF pilot.

Take a look:

Now this is why I feared in all this celebration. Now what ! https://t.co/E8lLdurr9h

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) February 27, 2019

Our pilot #Abhinandan is in Pak custody. I hope & pray to God that he is not in the hands of a hate filled war monger like you. #BringHimHome #SayNoToWar https://t.co/7dyPkmzJLE

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/karanjohar/status/1100751775274012673

यह असीम, निज सीमा जाने,
सागर भी तो यह पहचाने
ईस मिट्टी के पुतले मानव ने कभी न मानी हार,
तूफानों की ओर घुमा दो नाविक निज पतवार।
Salute the courage of #IAF officer #WingCommandorAbhinandan. दुनिया के हर कोने में बैठा भारतीय आपकी बहादुरी का क़ायल है और आपके साथ है।जय हिंद। ??? pic.twitter.com/LxDZSB6SoI

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 27, 2019

Braveheart Wing Commander Abhinandan. India is with you. ??

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) February 27, 2019

We are all praying for the safe return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman #IAF gratitude from the daughter of a retired Indian Airforce officer @fbhutto for choosing humanity first & a way to peace? Dugga Dugga & God bless https://t.co/6ztsyV5Dss

— sushmita sen (@thesushmitasen) February 27, 2019

My prayers with #wingcommanderabhinandan hope he is safe & we see him back on home soil very soon…

— arjunk26 (@arjunk26) February 27, 2019

?? I hope you are proved right, but I also hope the two Governments stop dancing around and actually do what is needed to #BringAbhinandanBack and not endanger any more soldiers! https://t.co/wbUlFGJfj9

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) February 27, 2019

The video to be shared with the underlying message loud and clear. Immense respect for #WingCommanderAbhinandan’s exemplary valour and balance. What a true soldier. So proud. #RealHero https://t.co/MQWX7rokwI

— Nimrat Kaur (@NimratOfficial) February 27, 2019

Praying for the safe return of our Brave IAF pilot Abhi. God keep him safe.

— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) February 27, 2019

Stay strong #WingCommanderAbhinandan I salute your dignity and calmness. It brought tears to my tears . Salute to you and your family !! An entire nation stands with you Sir!

— Huma Qureshi (@humasqureshi) February 27, 2019

Heartbreaking yet thought provoking the images of our #WingCommanderAbhinandan captured by Pakistani army. Yes emotions run high, yet all one can wonder, Is war really the road to peace here? Just pray that Abhinandan returns home peacefully and safe.

— arjun rampal (@rampalarjun) February 27, 2019

Such calm and resilience in the face of adversity . Prayers for our brave pilot #AbhinandanVarthaman . Hope for his safe return. #AbhinandanMyHero

— Emraan Hashmi (@emraanhashmi) February 28, 2019

Our soldiers are fighting hard to protect the Nation. We stand by our Soldiers .
Amidst the tensions rising across the Nation, have decided to re-schedule the launch of #MadameTussauds WAX Statue
Will Post New Date Soon?@MadameTussauds @tussaudsdelhi #BringBackAbhinandan ?

— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) February 27, 2019

My prayers for the safe return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
As we stand tall and proudly wait for him,may god give strength to his family and loved ones in this hard time. #Respect

— Kriti Sanon (@kritisanon) February 28, 2019

Amidst the tension, a press conference for Zee TV’s show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Li’l Champs on Thursday was also postponed.

Earlier, Bollywood stars including Ajay Devgn, Preity Zinta, Kangana Ranaut, Salman Khan, ‘Rang De Basanti’ actor Siddharth, Nidhi Dutta and Riteish Deshmukh have come out to salute Indian Air Force for taking stringent action against Pakistan-based terror groups.

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