`India stands united`: Film celebrities condemn Pahalgam terror attack

A terror attack broke out in the Pahalgam hill station in Jammu and Kashmir`s Anantnag district on Tuesday. Over 20 tourists, including Indians and two foreigners, were shot dead by terrorists in the valley.

According to reports, two to three terrorists wearing army fatigues opened fire on horse-riding tourists in the Baisaran area around 2:30 p.m. Baisaran is a small meadow located 3 to 4 km from the Pahalgam market, and tourists typically ride horses to reach the spot as there is no motorable road.

Film personalities react to Pahalgam terror attack

The terror attack, which claimed innocent lives, has shaken the nation. Several film personalities have condemned the attack in the valley.

Actor Akshay Kumar expressed shock and condemned the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam on Tuesday.

Taking to X, he wrote, “Horrified to know of the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Sheer evil to kill innocent people like this. Prayers for their families. “

Horrified to know of the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Sheer evil to kill innocent people like this. Prayers for their families. 🙏

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) April 22, 2025

Malayalam star Mohanlal also condemned the attack with a message of not losing hope. He wrote on X, “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.”

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…

— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 22, 2025

Ram Charan wrote, “Shocked and saddened by the terror attack in Pahalgam. Such incidents have no place in our society and should be strongly condemned. My prayers are with the families of those affected.”

Shocked and saddened by the terror attack in Pahalgam. Such incidents have no place in our society and should be strongly condemned.

My prayers are with the families of those affected.

— Ram Charan (@AlwaysRamCharan) April 22, 2025

Actor and politician Kamal Haasan wrote, “I strongly condemn the heinous terror attack in Pahalgam. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones, and I wish strength and recovery to the injured. India stands united — in grief, in resolve, and in our commitment to uphold law, order, and national security.”

Taking to X, Raveena wrote, “Om Shanti. Condolences. Shocked and angry . No words to express the anguish. Prayers and strength to the victims . UNITE and realise the true enemy.”

Actress Alia Bhatt also condemned the attack on fellow citizens.  The actress had recently shot for her upcoming film Alpha in the valley along with co-star Sharvari. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar wrote, “Deeply shocked and horrified by the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This senseless act of violence against innocent lives is absolutely inexcusable and must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who lost their lives and I stand in solidarity with the people of Kashmir during this tragic time”.

PM calls for a high-level meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier directed Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take all necessary measures. Shah confirmed that he had briefed the Prime Minister and would visit Srinagar to hold a high-level security review meeting.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh called the attack “highly reprehensible,” while Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge urged the government to act decisively.