Many film stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Sunny Deol, Vicky Kaushal and Mohanlal have condemned the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday and extended condolences to the families of the deceased. Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday described the terror attack as an “inhumane act of violence” and expressed deepest condolences for the grieving families of the victims. Terrorists targeted a prime tourist location in Pahalgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists.
It is the worst attack in Kashmir since the Pulwama strike in 2019 when 40 CRPF personnel were killed.
Shah Rukh shared a post on social media to condemn the attack. “Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam.
“In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we as a Nation, stand united, strong and get justice against this heinous act,” he wrote.
Kareena said in a social media post, “Beyond heartbroken for the victims and their families. Praying for the lives lost. #Pahalgam.” Hope the culprits behind “this heinous act” are brought to justice, said Kaushal. “Can’t imagine the pain of the family members of those who lost their loved ones in the absolute inhumane act of terrorism in Pahalgam. My deepest condolences and prayers,” he added.
Earlier, Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood, Sanjay Dutt, Kamal Haasan, and Ritesh Sidhwani condemned the terrorist attack.
Nani, who shot for his Telugu film “Hit: The Third Case” in Pahalgam three months ago, said he was speechless.
“Over 200 people team for almost 20 days. Pahalgam Was like a dream. The place, the people and the warmth.
Why?” he wrote in a social media post. In a post, “Pushpa 2” star Allu Arjun said he was heartbroken.
“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 (sic)” he wrote. Actor Suniel Shetty said in his post it was an attack on “the soul of Kashmir and its centuries-old legacy of hospitality”.
“Prayers for the injured. Let us stand united in condemning such brutality and demand swift justice. The perpetrators must face the full force of the law,” Shetty said. Actor Sunny Deol said it was high time that ending terrorism became a priority. “Its victims are only innocent people, humans need to look within themselves. I stand with the affected families in this hour of grief. Pahalgam Terrorist Attack,” he wrote in Hindi.
“My heart goes out to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. It is devastating to witness such cruelty. No cause can ever justify the taking of innocent lives. To the grieving families, your sorrow is beyond words. Please know that you are not alone. The entire nation stands with you in mourning. Let us hold on to each other a little tighter and never let go of the hope that peace will prevail even in the face of darkness,” Malayalam superstar Mohanlal said in his post. Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn said he was shocked to hear about the terrorist attack. “The victims and their families were innocent souls, and what happened is heartbreaking and purely evil. My thoughts and prayers are with them,” he said in his social media post.
TV star Shoaib Ibrahim, who was vacationing in Pahalgam with actor-wife Dipika Kakar and son Ruhaan hours before the attack, on his Instagram Stories said they had left Kashmir in the
morning. “Hi guys, U all have been concerned for our well-being. Hum sab safe hain theek hain, aaj hi morning me we left Kashmir (We all are safe and sound, we left Kashmir this morning), and we reached Delhi safely. Thank you for all the concern.” Ibrahim wrote on Tuesday.Actor Sidharth Malhotra termed the Pahalgam terrorist attack “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!” Malhotra said.
An emotional Anupam Kher shared a selfie video on social media with the caption: "Wrong. Wrong. Wrong!! Pahalgam massacre! Words are incompetent today!! #Pahalgam."