“I felt like I was part of Airlift 2”: Lara Dutta shares harrowing experience of returning from Dubai amid US-Iran conflict Actress Lara Dutta has opened up about her tense experience of travelling back to India from Dubai amid the ongoing tensions linked to the Iran–United States conflict. The actress revealed that the journey felt so dramatic that she joked about being part of a sequel to the 2016 film Airlift. Earlier this month, the actor shared a video on Instagram revealing that she was stranded in Dubai with her daughter, Saira, during the conflict. She has now returned to India and, in a recent interview with Hindustan Times, spoke about the circumstances that led to the stressful journey. Lara said she had temporarily shifted to Dubai so that her daughter could train with a specific tennis coach there, while her husband, former tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, was in London for work. As a result, she and her daughter were alone in Dubai when the tensions escalated. Recalling the situation, she said, “We lived just about 10 kms away from the Jebel Ali Port, which was being bombed every day. So we decided to take a chance, as I wanted to be with my husband and my family. We drove two hours to Fujairah, and just a day earlier, Fujairah port and the oil refinery had been bombed. It was scary, I am not going to lie about it. I was joking with my co-star Akshay Kumar that I felt like I was part of Airlift 2. ”The actress further revealed that the tension continued eve... #United_States #Dubai_amid #amid_US-Iran #Lara_Dutta #Dutta_shares #States_conflict #harrowing_experience #tense_experience #Dutta #shares_harrowing
Nora Fatehi slams trolls after appeal for World Peace amid US-Iran tensions Bollywood actor and dancer Nora Fatehi has strongly responded to online criticism after sharing a heartfelt appeal for world peace amid rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran. Earlier this week, Fatehi took to Instagram with a video message encouraging unity, compassion and peace as global unrest continued to make headlines. She reassured fans that she is currently safe in India and expressed concern over the anxiety many people feel due to repeated conflicts and disturbing visuals emerging from the region. However, her message drew unexpected backlash on social media, with some users misinterpreting her call for peace or criticising her involvement in a geopolitical issue. In response, Fatehi posted a follow-up video on March 3, where she defended her stance and addressed her critics directly. In the video, she said people have “lost touch with comprehension skills and listening skills,” and urged critics to think more deeply before reacting. She emphasised that her message about peace and unity was meant for everyone, regardless of nationality, religion or background, adding, “If you speak against chaos and want people to live in peace, and if you have a problem with that, then you need to go check yourself. Morally, there’s something wrong with you. Fatehi also reflected on how tiring and distressing it feels to see co... #United_States #Bollywood_actor #heartfelt_appeal #Middle_East #amid_US-Iran #Nora_Fatehi #tensions_Bollywood #World_Peace #dancer_Nora #Peace_amid
Esha Gupta returns to India after UAE airport scare amid US-Iran conflict: “It was very tough” Actor Esha Gupta has safely returned to India after being stranded in the United Arab Emirates during the recent escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran. Taking to Instagram, Gupta informed her followers about her return and expressed gratitude to the airline authorities, the UAE government and hotel staff for their support during the uncertain hours. “Back home. Thank you all for your prayers and wishes. It was very tough to be in the situation that we all were. Truly gods blessing to safe!” she wrote. Recounting the sequence of events, Gupta revealed that the situation began when she was at the airport on Sunday, the 28th. “It started when I was at the airport on the 28th (Sunday). By 1pm the airport was closed, chaos all around as none of us knew what happened. Then the news started coming of the missile attack and no one knew what the next minute held for us. Strangers consoling each other, all calling their families back home (sic),” she shared. Several Indian celebrities were reportedly stuck in the UAE following the escalation, which saw heightened security concerns and disruptions across parts of the Gulf region. According to reports, airports faced temporary closures as news of missile and drone activity surfaced. Gupta said she was at the Abu Dhabi airport when operations were halted. Praising the authorities, she added, “Here, I would like to m... #India #Arab_Emirates #United_Arab #United_States #United #Actor_Esha #Esha_Gupta #US-Iran_conflict #scare_amid #amid_US-Iran
