Salim Merchant speaks out on Pahalgam terror attack, says, ‘As a Muslim, mujhe sharam aa rahi hai’; Munawar Faruqui reacts: VIDEO | Hindi Movie News

The entire nation is in shock as a brutal terror attack shattered the peace of Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir. On 22 April 2025, gunmen opened fire on a group of innocent tourists, turning a popular holiday spot into a scene of grief and devastation. Reportedly, 26 people lost their lives and over 20 were injured in what has become one of the deadliest attacks in the region in recent years.
Salim Merchant’s heartfelt appeal
Music composer and singer Salim Merchant spoke out in a powerful video on Instagram. Deeply moved and visibly emotional, Salim condemned the attack and made it clear that such violence has no place in any religion. “The innocent people were killed in Pahalgam because they were Hindus. Are the killers Muslims? No. They are terrorists,” he said.
Quoting from the Quran, he shared Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 256, “There is no compulsion in religion.” He added, “Islam doesn’t teach violence. This is not who we are.”

‘Mujhe sharam aa rahi hai’
Salim didn’t hold back his pain and frustration as he continued, “As a Muslim, I feel ashamed and heartbroken watching my Hindu brothers and sisters being brutally murdered simply for their identity. When will this hatred end? Kashmir had finally begun to heal, and now this. I don’t even know how to put my grief and anger into words.”
He closed his message with a prayer, “May God give strength to the families who have lost their loved ones. I pray for peace in their hearts. Om Shanti.”
Earlier that day, he also posted a touching note that read, “There are no words strong enough to heal the pain, no justice swift enough to undo the horror. We cry for those we lost. We ache for those left behind.”

Munawar Faruqui responds
Popular comedian and actor Munawar Faruqui stood firmly with Salim. He reposted the video on his Instagram story and added just one word: ‘facts!’—a’ simple but strong show of support.

Munawar also posted his own message, “Khuda maaf nahin karta kisi ke dil ko todna. Phir khoon kisi bekasoor ka toh door ki baat hai. Insaf reh jaayega peeche, aage hogi phir se siyasat. Meri zameen par maatam toh yahaan roz ki baat hai.” (God does not forgive breaking someone’s heart. Let alone spilling the blood of an innocent. Justice will fall behind, and politics will once again lead. Mourning on my land has become a daily affair.)