R Madhavan, Ravi Kishan and others praise Captain Smit Machchhar after he saved 174 passengers despite being stabbed
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
The whole nation is proud of Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar , who showed extraordinary bravery after he was allegedly stabbed during a flydubai flight and still helped save 174 passengers, including 27 children, on board. Several members of the movie industry have also taken to social media to praise Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery.
Adding to this, R Madhavan and Ravi Kishan lauded Captain Smit Machchhar. R Madhavan and Vijay Deverakonda praise the Captain Bollywood star R Madhavan reshared Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement on the incident and lauded the captain. He wrote, "Praying for the speedy recovery of a true hero."
Meanwhile, Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda also shared the Prime Minister's statement and wrote, "May God protect you and bless you Captain 🙏❤️ What you faced and what you did is incredible. Along with everyone else on that flight."
Notably, Star-politician Ravi Kishan lauded the pilot's selfless devotion to duty and wrote, “Captain Smit Machchhar is the epitome of unwavering loyalty to duty, indomitable courage, and extraordinary wisdom. 🇮🇳 Even after sustaining grievous injuries, the courage, patience, and devotion to duty he displayed in protecting the lives of hundreds without a thought for himself is not only exemplary but also a source of pride and inspiration for every Indian. Salutations in the millions to Captain Smit Machchhar's valor, bravery, and dedication. I pray to God for his speedy recovery and good health.”
As per the latest buzz, Veteran star Paresh Rawal offered a wordplay on the pilot's surname, referencing star Nana Patekar’s famous dialogue from the 1994 movie Krantiveer. He wrote, "Remembering NANA PATEKAR'S FAMOUS DIALOGUE: Ek Machhhar Aadmiko...!"
In further updates, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to the captain over a video call, before that he had penned a note praising Machchhar's bravery and commended his "immense courage" and "valor", saying that India is proud of him.
On top of that, "Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others. His valour helped save hundreds of lives and avert a great tragedy. India is proud of Captain Machchhar," he wrote on X.
Smit Machchhar was the captain of flydubai flight FZ1073, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv with 174 passengers on board. While the aircraft was flying over Saudi Arabia, his Omani co-pilot allegedly attacked and stabbed him inside the cockpit.
Source: Hindustan Times