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News18
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suniel Shetty Urges Unity After Pahalgam Terror Attack: ‘Have To Stop Hatred'
Last Updated: Suniel Shetty showed his support for Kashmiri pandits while urging his fellow citizens to stay united. Bollywood veteran Suniel Shetty reckons the recent terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam was meant to spread 'hate and fear" among Indians. As many as 26 people lost their lives after assailants attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow earlier on April 22. While the Central government acted swiftly, downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, Shetty has urged his fellow citizens to stay united in this difficult situation. The 63-year-old actor, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie 'Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath', made the revelation in a recent interview with Filmygyan. 'It's sad. Everything was going so well. I know many Kashmiri pandits who planned to return to their homeland and open businesses there. They will do it, definitely do it, but all those things have been postponed for now. They (terrorists) just tried to spread fear. I think we should be alert about that and keep on doing our work while also maintaining unity," Shetty said. A few days after the Pahalgam incident, Shetty asked Indians to plan their next trip to Kashmir and promote the tourism business in that region. According to him, this approach would let the terrorists know that 'we are not afraid of them." 'For us, service to humanity is service to God. The Almighty will see everything and respond. Right now, we need to stay united as Indians. We must not fall into the trap of those who are trying to spread fear and hatred but stay united. We need to show them that Kashmir was ours, is ours, and will always remain ours," Shetty told reporters at the sidelines of the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony. In a recent interview with the PTI, Shetty supported the Indian government's decision to ban Pakistani artists. He felt this should be the consequence of backing those who try to 'disturb our peace and kill innocent people." 'Anything and everything should be banned. Cricket, movies, everything. First, correct what has been done wrong, and then everything will be right again… We come from a place where we say dharma, karma and seva," Shetty explained. Kesari Veer: Legends of Somnath, directed by Prince Dhiman, will feature Sooraj Pancholi and Vivek Oberoi alongside Shetty. The film, scheduled to hit the theatres on May 23, revolves around 'unsung heroes" who gave their blood and soul to protect the Somnath temple from invaders in the 14th century. First Published:
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Ashoke Pandit on Atul Kulkarni's visit to Pahalgam after terror attack: ‘I asked him not to talk about such issues on…'
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has reacted to actor Atul Kulkarni's recent visit to Kashmir following the ghastly terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region earlier this month. Atul Kulkarni's visit was intended to encourage people to continue visiting the region to support its tourism industry. (Also Read | Atul Kulkarni visits Pahalgam after terrorist attack, asks people not to cancel vacation: Humara Kashmir hai, hum ayenge) While speaking to ANI, the filmmaker, commenting on Atul's approach, stated that it overlooks the deeper issue of "terrorism" in the region. He also expressed disappointment that Atul "never condemned" the fact that 'Islamic Jihad was behind this incident'. Calling the attack an "undeclared war" against India, Ashoke said, "The massacre that happened in Pahalgam was an undeclared war that Pakistan wages against India. Be it Atul Kulkarni or Suniel Shetty, they stated that tourism continues to flourish here, and by doing so, we can give a reply to terrorists..." "We, the Kashmiri Pandits who rate the victims, always say that tourism has nothing to do with terrorism. Even when crores of people are going there, this incident still happened. Terrorism is constant there... I appealed to Atul to study things and not handle and talk about such issues on a surface level. We all know that Kashmir is ours, but at such a time, you cannot take it as a joke... He never condemned that Islamic Jihad was behind this incident, and Hindus were killed selectively. He didn't condemn that, but was worried about tourism," he added. Earlier, while Atul was in Kashmir, he expressed his deep sadness over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. He revealed that he was moved by the news of "90 percent of tourist bookings" being cancelled and decided to visit Kashmir in person to send a message of support, instead of just discussing the incident from Mumbai. A post shared by Atul Kulkarni (@atulkulkarni_official) "What happened on the 22nd was a very tragic incident; this should not have happened. The entire country is deeply saddened. When I read about it, I was thinking that every time something like this happens, what do we do? We post on social media, we talk to friends, we write something, but then I thought, what can I actually do in real action?" Atul told ANI. Earlier, at the sidelines of the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Suniel Shetty had also urged Indian citizens to plan their next holiday in Kashmir and nowhere else, while speaking to the media. "Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hai, hume ye decide karna hai ki aaj se hamari agli chutti jo hogi, woh Kashmir mein hi hogi aur kahin nahi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hai ki hume darr nahi hai, aur waqi mein darr nahi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared)," said Suniel Shetty. On April 22, terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while leaving several others injured in one of the deadliest attacks in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"You cannot take it as a joke..": Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit calls out Atul Kulkarni for focusing on tourism instead of terrorism
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has reacted to actor Atul Kulkarni's recent visit to Kashmir following the ghastly terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region earlier this month. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit has reacted to actor Atul Kulkarni 's recent visit to Kashmir following the ghastly terror attack that took place in the Pahalgam region earlier this month. Kulkarni's visit was intended to encourage people to continue visiting the region to support its tourism industry. While speaking to ANI, the filmmaker, commenting on Kulkarni's approach, stated that it overlooks the deeper issue of "terrorism" in the region. He also expressed disappointment that Kulkarni "never condemned" the fact that "Islamic Jihad was behind this incident." Calling the attack an "undeclared war" against India, Pandit said, "The massacre that happened in Pahalgam was an undeclared war that Pakistan wages against India. Be it Atul Kulkarni or Suniel Shetty , they stated that tourism continues to flourish here, and by doing so, we can give a reply to terrorists..." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Vietnam (Take A Look At The Prices) Container House Search Now Undo "We, the Kashmiri Pandits who rate the victims, always say that tourism has nothing to do with terrorism. Even when crores of people are going there, this incident still happened. Terrorism is constant there... I appealed to Atul to study things and not handle and talk about such issues on a surface level. We all know that Kashmir is ours, but at such a time, you cannot take it as a joke... He never condemned that Islamic Jihad was behind this incident, and Hindus were killed selectively. He didn't condemn that, but was worried about tourism," he added. Earlier, while Kulkarni was in Kashmir, he expressed his deep sadness over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. He revealed that he was moved by the news of "90 percent of tourist bookings" being canceled and decided to visit Kashmir in person to send a message of support, instead of just discussing the incident from Mumbai. "What happened on the 22nd was a very tragic incident; this should not have happened. The entire country is deeply saddened. When I read about it, I was thinking that every time something like this happens, what do we do? We post on social media, we talk to friends, we write something, but then I thought, what can I actually do in real action?" Kulkarni told ANI. Earlier, at the sidelines of the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Suniel Shetty had also urged Indian citizens to plan their next holiday in Kashmir and nowhere else, while speaking to the media. "Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hai, hume ye decide karna hai ki aaj se hamari agli chutti jo hogi, woh Kashmir mein hi hogi aur kahin nahi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hai ki hume darr nahi hai, aur waqi mein darr nahi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared)," said Suniel Shetty. On April 22, terrorists attacked tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, killing 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while leaving several others injured in one of the deadliest attacks in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama strike, in which 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed.
The Print
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
'I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong,' Raashii Khanna on Pahalgam terror attack
The attack, which took place at the picturesque Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, has left the nation in shock and grief. Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 26 (ANI): In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, Bollywood celebrities and public figures have come forward to express their condemnation and solidarity. Actor Raashii Khanna, who recently appeared in the movie 'The Sabarmati Report,' spoke out against the violence, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. 'I condemn violence. Every human being is condemning violence,' she said, adding, 'I have seen some videos. I think anyone who has seen them will be heartbroken. I think we all did not expect this to happen. But it has affected our country. It has affected its citizens. I have been following the news and it is heart-breaking. And I condemn violence.' Raashii went on to express her heartfelt support for the families affected by the attack. 'I deeply give my support and love to the families who are grieving,' she said, adding, 'I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong.' Earlier, actor Suniel Shetty also urged Indian citizens to support Kashmir's tourism industry by planning their next holiday in the state. Speaking to the media at the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Shetty urged people to show solidarity and defiance against terrorism. 'Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hah, hume ye decide krna hah ki aaj se humaari agli chutti jo hogi, voh kashmir me hi hogi aur kahi nhi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hahi ki hume darr nhi hai, aur vakayi me darr nhi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared, and we truly are not scared),' he said. Suniel also offered his personal support to the authorities, saying that he was ready to visit Kashmir as a tourist or an artist if needed. 'Maine khud phone kr ke bola hai ki agar kal aapko lagta hai ki hume vhaa aana hah, tourist ke haisiyat se ya artist ki haisiyat se hume vha shooting krna hai ya ghoomne jaana hai, hum aayenge,' he added, expressing his willingness to contribute to the region's recovery in any way possible. The tragic terror attack has heightened security concerns in Kashmir, leading to a surge in military activity. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Udhampur on Friday to review the security situation at the Northern Command headquarters. He was briefed by senior military officials on the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive areas in the Kashmir Valley. The Army has launched several operations to neutralise terrorists in the region following the Pahalgam attack. On Friday, security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist associate, Altaf Lalli, during an encounter in Bandipora, while two security personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Despite the ongoing military efforts, tensions remain high, with continued clashes along the LoC. In response to the attack, the Indian government has taken decisive diplomatic measures. The government announced the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and ordered the withdrawal of several military advisors from the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Additionally, India halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Defence/Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission were declared Persona Non Grata, with a one-week deadline to leave India. India will also withdraw its Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from Islamabad, and reduce the number of support staff in both High Commissions. (ANI) This report is auto-generated from ANI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Raashii Khanna On Pahalgam Terror Attack: We Have To Show Them...
Mumbai: In the wake of the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, Bollywood celebrities and public figures have come forward to express their condemnation and solidarity. The attack, which took place at the picturesque Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam on April 22, has left the nation in shock and grief. Actor Raashii Khanna, who recently appeared in the movie 'The Sabarmati Report,' spoke out against the violence, expressing deep sorrow over the incident. "I condemn violence. Every human being is condemning violence," she said, adding, "I have seen some videos. I think anyone who has seen them will be heartbroken. I think we all did not expect this to happen. But it has affected our country. It has affected its citizens. I have been following the news and it is heart-breaking. And I condemn violence." Raashii went on to express her heartfelt support for the families affected by the attack. "I deeply give my support and love to the families who are grieving," she said, adding, "I hope we fight this as a nation and come back strong." #WATCH | Mumbai | On #PahalgamTerrorAttack, actor Raashii Khanna says, "I condemn the violence. I have seen a few videos, and whoever watches that, it will break their heart... It has affected our country. I hope that we fight this as a nation and come back strong." (25/04) — ANI (@ANI) April 26, 2025 Earlier, actor Suniel Shetty also urged Indian citizens to support Kashmir's tourism industry by planning their next holiday in the state. Speaking to the media at the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award 2025 ceremony, Shetty urged people to show solidarity and defiance against terrorism. "Hume nagrik ki taraf se ek hi karna hah, hume ye decide krna hah ki aaj se humaari agli chutti jo hogi, voh kashmir me hi hogi aur kahi nhi hogi. Unko ye dikhana hahi ki hume darr nhi hai, aur vakayi me darr nhi hai (As a citizen, we have to do one thing. We have to decide that our next holiday will be in Kashmir and nowhere else. We have to show them that we are not scared, and we truly are not scared)," he said. Suniel also offered his personal support to the authorities, saying that he was ready to visit Kashmir as a tourist or an artist if needed. "Maine khud phone kr ke bola hai ki agar kal aapko lagta hai ki hume vhaa aana hah, tourist ke haisiyat se ya artist ki haisiyat se hume vha shooting krna hai ya ghoomne jaana hai, hum aayenge," he added, expressing his willingness to contribute to the region's recovery in any way possible. The tragic terror attack has heightened security concerns in Kashmir, leading to a surge in military activity. Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Udhampur on Friday to review the security situation at the Northern Command headquarters. He was briefed by senior military officials on the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and other sensitive areas in the Kashmir Valley. The Army has launched several operations to neutralise terrorists in the region following the Pahalgam attack. On Friday, security forces killed a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist associate, Altaf Lalli, during an encounter in Bandipora, while two security personnel were injured in the exchange of fire. Despite the ongoing military efforts, tensions remain high, with continued clashes along the LoC. In response to the attack, the Indian government has taken decisive diplomatic measures. The government announced the suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme for Pakistani nationals and ordered the withdrawal of several military advisors from the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi. Additionally, India halted the Indus Waters Treaty signed in 1960 in the wake of the Pahalgam attack. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that the Defence/Military, Naval, and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission were declared Persona Non Grata, with a one-week deadline to leave India. India will also withdraw its Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from Islamabad, and reduce the number of support staff in both High Commissions.
