‘Operation Sindoor’: Riteish Deshmukh, Madhur Bhandarkar and other Bollywood stars applaud Indian army – ‘Jai Hind, Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ | Hindi Movie News

The Indian film industry is once again standing tall in support of the nation. As news broke of the Indian Army’s successful strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’, Bollywood stars were quick to salute the armed forces for their brave action. From powerful posts on social media to strong messages of unity, many celebrities came forward to express their respect and admiration for the army.Stars Stand With the SoldiersActor Riteish Deshmukh and filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar were among the first to react. They both took to X (formerly Twitter) to show their support for the Indian armed forces.“Jai Hind Ki Sena… Bharat Mata Ki Jai!!! #OperationSindoor,” wrote Deshmukh, showing his pride in the military’s action.Bhandarkar echoed the sentiment and posted, “Our prayers are with our forces. One nation, together we stand. Jai Hind, Vande Mataram.”Their messages came shortly after the Ministry of Defence confirmed that Indian forces had launched a precision operation targeting terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and parts of Pakistan. The action followed the tragic Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April, which killed 26 innocent civilians.‘Justice is Served’: Indian Army’s Strong MessageThe Indian Army’s official social media account confirmed the strike with a short but powerful statement: “Justice is served. Jai Hind.”This message, along with the public support pouring in from both politicians and celebrities, captured the national mood, one of unity and pride. Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Bandi Sanjay Kumar also applauded the army, saying it was a fitting response to the attack in Pahalgam.Operation Sindoor: What Happened?In a statement released by the defence ministry at 1:44 am, the operation was called “focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature.” According to news agency PTI, the targets included the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) headquarters in Bahawalpur and Lashkar-e-Taiba’s (LeT) base in Muridke. The airstrikes were carried out in response to the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which took the lives of 26 innocent civilians, sparking national outrage and sorrow.