Mumbai, March 1 Actress Esha Gupta, known for films like ‘Rustom’, ‘Jannat 2’, and ‘Baadshaho’, has assured her followers that she is safe.
On Sunday, the actress posted on her Instagram Stories, writing a message expressing her gratitude towards the Ministry of Defence, UAE.
She wrote, "To everyone checking in and messaging, I'm sorry for not replying. We are okay, we are safe! Things are very scary and difficult. God is protecting us. We trust that @modgovae is doing its best to protect and intercept. We are praying for everyone affected, those who are stranded, and for the safety of everyone. We hope to be home soon (sic)."
The Middle East is experiencing intense bombing, drone, and missile strikes following preemptive strikes by Israel against Iran, which resulted in the death of its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Iran retaliated with intensified attacks on US air bases in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
This situation is the closest the world has come to a major war since the last one, which occurred 8 decades ago. Things are spiraling out of control as UK aircraft are flying over the Middle Eastern skies as part of a defence exercise.
Earlier, actress Sonal Chauhan had revealed that she was stranded in Dubai after flight operations in the city were suspended.
She wrote on social media, "Hon'ble PM @narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai amidst the ongoing crisis. Flights have been cancelled and there is no clear way to return to India. I am seeking the government's guidance and support to help me return home safely."
Actor Shardul Pandit, who currently lives in Dubai, provides an on-the-ground look at the current situation and urges everyone to remain calm.
He said in a video, "Look, if you are an Indian audience and you are getting news from Dubai through PAP pages, please don't do that. You know, there are some influencers who claim they are stuck and are asking for help from Indian authorities. None of this is true. The most special thing about the United Arab Emirates and Dubai is that they are always prepared. If you need any information about Dubai, then follow these accounts."
"Follow the responsible influencers of Dubai. In times like this, we need to be very, very responsible. Here are the numbers and websites where you can find information. Please go there. If you want to spread responsible information, share this. Not those PAP pages' accounts or posts where influencers are spreading rumours for attention. By the way, those influencers should know that spreading any rumours at this time is illegal," he added.
