In the aftermath of the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists, including two foreigners, and left 20 others injured, a wave of grief, outrage, and condemnation has poured in from across India’s film industry. Prominent celebrities have taken to social media to express solidarity with the victims and call for justice.
Bollywood Reacts with Grief and Fury
Actor Sidharth Malhotra, known for portraying Captain Vikram Batra in Shershaah, condemned the attack as a “cowardly act,” expressing confidence in the armed forces to deliver justice. Similarly, Akshay Kumar, whose patriotic film Kesari Chapter 2 is currently in theatres, termed the attack “sheer evil,” and offered prayers for the families affected.
Horrified to know of the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Sheer evil to kill innocent people like this. Prayers for their families.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 22, 2025
The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on innocent civilians is a cowardly act. I have full faith in our armed forces and I’m sure they will do the needful and ensure justice. My prayers and thoughts are with the families of the innocent victims. Jai Hind!
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) April 22, 2025
Veteran actor Sanjay Dutt, associated with war-themed films like LOC Kargil and Mission Kashmir, demanded a strong retaliation, calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top ministers to act decisively. Actress Raveena Tandon echoed the sentiment, urging national unity against terrorism, while expressing anger and shock.
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“We were standing in the stand, and customers had gone to the upper side. At around 2:45 pm, people started running around. When we asked, we found that a gunshot had been fired… We immediately started… pic.twitter.com/fTrCPQkbPM
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 22, 2025
They killed our people in cold blood. This can’t be forgiven, these terrorists need to know we are not staying quiet. We need to retaliate, I request our Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, Home Minister @AmitShah ji and Defence Minister @rajnathsingh ji to give them what they…
— Sanjay Dutt (@duttsanjay) April 22, 2025
Kareena Kapoor Khan, who also appeared in LOC Kargil, shared a heartfelt Instagram message: “Beyond heartbroken for the victims and their families. Praying for the lives lost #Pahalgam.” Anil Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna also took to Instagram, calling the incident heartbreaking.
South Indian Stars Share Personal Connections and Condolences
Several South Indian stars, who had personal experiences with Pahalgam, shared emotional messages. Actor Nani, recalling a recent shoot in the area, said he was “heartbroken and speechless.” NTR Jr., Allu Arjun, and Rashmika Mandanna expressed sorrow, with Allu Arjun calling Pahalgam a “beautiful place with kind-hearted people.”
Soo heart broken by #Pahalgam Attack . Such a beautiful place with kind hearted people . Condolences to all the families, near and dear of the victims. May their innocent souls rest in peace . Truly Heart breaking
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) April 23, 2025
“Unforgivable” – Emotional Appeals from Industry Veterans
Veteran actor Anupam Kher, known for The Kashmir Files, gave an impassioned speech on social media. He mourned the targeted killing of Hindu tourists and pleaded with the government to take strong action. Recalling the trauma of Kashmiri Hindus, he emphasized that the attack was not just on individuals, but on humanity.
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Vicky Kaushal, star of Uri: The Surgical Strike, said he was devastated, emphasizing the inhumanity of the act and hoping for swift justice. Actor Sonu Sood, known for his humanitarian work, condemned the “cowardly terrorist” attack and called terrorism unacceptable in a civilized world. The nation continues to mourn the loss of innocent lives, while the entertainment industry stands united in calling for peace, justice, and resilience.
