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Actress Hira Mani’s emotional video from Abu Dhabi Airport has gone viral on social media, capturing the fear and helplessness she experienced while being stranded during the closure of Pakistan’s airspace amid heightened tensions between Pakistan and India.

In the video, posted on her Instagram, Hira shared that she was deeply worried and feared she might never see her children again. Holding back tears, she said her only reason for recording the video was to connect with fellow Pakistanis who have lost loved ones because of the ongoing conflict.

“When I was stuck at Abu Dhabi airport the day before yesterday, I felt like I would never be able to see my children again. The airspace had been closed.

We don’t want war. Hum bachaon walay log hain (we are parents). I just wanted to share my feelings with all the Pakistanis whose children, husbands, or sons have fallen victim to this war. My heartfelt prayers are with you all. May Allah grant you patience and strength,” she wrote in the video’s caption.

She concluded her message with “Pakistan Zindabad ❤”, expressing solidarity with all affected families.

Her video quickly spread across social media, with fans and followers sending messages of support, prayers, and sympathy to the actress.

Actress Mawra Hocane has responded strongly to her Sanam Teri Kasam co-star Harshvardhan Rane after he publicly stated he would not act in a sequel if the original cast, including her, returned.

He had shared two Instagram stories earlier on Saturday, criticising Hocane’s stance on recent Indian strikes. “While I am grateful for the experience, however as things stand, and after reading the direct comments made about my country, I have decided to respectfully decline to be a part of Sanam Teri Kasam Part 2 if there is any possibility of the previous cast being repeated,” he wrote.

In response, Mawra posted a detailed statement on her Instagram story, saying, “I don’t know whether to call this unfortunate, sad or comical…someone I expected to have basic common sense has risen from deep slumber with a PR strategy.”

She added that there are far more serious matters happening in the world right now than film cast announcements.

“Look around you, look at what’s going on! We could all hear explosions..children in my country died due to an unjustified cowardly attack, innocent lives are lost and after multiple attempts to still maintain grace and peace, a befitting response by my armed forces have caused a frenzy in your country last night. While our nations are at war, this is what you come up with, a PR statement to get attention? What a pity!”

She also addressed Rane’s claims about her attitude toward their past work. 

“I’ve always shown respect, love and gratitude for everyone I’ve worked with and I’ll continue to do so. I was offered to collaborate and I did. I’ll never spew hate like you just did.”

Criticising the timing of Rane’s comments, she said, “Making such announcements at this volatile time, it’s both shameful and bizarre to see you so hungry and desperate. Our countries have been at WAR… two nuclear countries have been at war, this is not the time to discuss films, to mock one another, to bring each other down. Only goes to show your ignorance in such a sensitive situation, I guess it’s not just your news media that’s gone bonkers.”

She continued, “If throwing all the respect away and using my name after nine years is getting you the headlines… you might be surrounded by the wrong team. You just DO NOT use war for your personal benefit. So many lives lost… it’s a grave situation, you’ve fallen from grace for nothing!”

She concluded her message by focusing on what she feels truly matters right now: “My country above everything else! Pakistan Zindabad.”

She added that her prayers are with civilians on both sides and Pakistani soldiers, not with the idea of another film.

Sanam Teri Kasam, released in 2016, recently gained new popularity after its February re-release. Rumours about a sequel started circulating soon after its unexpected success, and both stars had earlier expressed openness to return until now.

While rising tensions between Pakistan and India have disrupted air operations and halted international travel, American travel vlogger Drew Binsky is offering a very different perspective from the ground.

Sharing a video on Instagram, Binsky revealed he is currently in the northern areas of Pakistan, near Kashmir, a region often highlighted in headlines during times of military strain. “I’m stuck in Pakistan right now due to the conflict with India, and all airports are closed,” he wrote in his caption. “Thanks for all your thoughts and messages I’m doing okay!”

In the video, Binsky can be seen walking through the streets, where rallies in support of Pakistan are taking place. Holding his camera as people march behind him with Pakistani flags, he says, “It’s pretty crazy to be here right now… but I want to let you know that I am safe.”

Despite what he described as “high tension” between the two countries, Binsky paints a contrasting picture of life on the ground in Pakistan. “People here are pretty unbothered by what’s going on. Everyone’s living their life as normal. Shops are open, kids are going to school. Just another day in the life here.”

He also addressed the many concerned messages from his global followers. “I’ve been receiving thousands of text messages and calls. Thank you so much,” he said. “I’m managing to meet people, get some content, and hang out here in the north.”

The video quickly went viral, and Pakistani fans flooded the comments with love, support, and invitations.

One user wrote: “Some more days to enjoy our hospitality ❤”

Another said: “Bro come to Lahore ✊ . Pakistan Zindabad.”

A local even offered to meet him, saying: “You are near my home. Let’s meet up brother ❤. You must visit some amazing places here.”

Binsky’s message concluded with a hopeful note:“Make peace, not war ”

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, a storm is brewing not just at the borders but within India’s own media landscape. Indian celebrities, influencers, and digital voices are openly calling out their own media channels for spreading fear, fake news, and irresponsible reporting.

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha was among the first to speak out. Reacting to a post by the Indian Ministry of Defence, which advised against live coverage of military actions, Sonakshi criticized Indian news channels for turning serious national matters into dramatic spectacles.

“Our news channels are a joke,” she wrote on Instagram.

“I’m thoroughly fed up with these exaggerated visuals and sound effects, the yelling and commotion! Just report the facts as they are. Stop sensationalizing WAR and creating anxiety for people who are already distressed, for heaven’s sake.”

Her remarks came shortly after Indian media, on Thursday night, began sharing unverified claims that the Indian Army had attacked Karachi port and other locations across Pakistan. They also falsely claimed that Pakistan had attacked India that same night.

Building on that narrative, Indian media launched another wave of disinformation, alleging that Indian air defenses had shot down a Pakistani F-16 inside Indian airspace and captured its pilot. Verified Indian media personalities hyped up “exclusives” that never materialized, while fringe accounts with little credibility circulated a hazy, underexposed image that supposedly showed the ‘pilot’ in custody.

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra also spoke up, directly criticizing the Indian media.

“The worst thing we can do at this time is to spread fake news and scare those who are sitting at home,” she said.

“Trust only government sources and nothing else,” she added.

She called for “responsible reporting” and stressed that spreading unverified news only creates unnecessary panic and harm.

Indian YouTuber and influencer Dhruv Rathee, known for his fact-based and critical content, also condemned Indian news coverage in a viral Instagram video.

“This news was fake. This one was also fake. This too was fake news, and so was this,” Rathee said while pointing to multiple misleading headlines.

“At an unknown border, it’s being claimed the Indian Army has entered. Last night, 90 percent of the news shown on Indian news channels was completely false.”

He urged viewers to stop watching these channels and instead share his video with others to help expose the media’s deception.

“If anyone in your family is still wasting time watching these news channels, please share this video with them so they can understand what a big joke is being played on the people of this country,” he said.

“At such a sensitive time, spreading fake news and creating panic among the public is unacceptable. Stop watching these national news channels immediately.”

A viral clip posted on X (formerly Twitter) showed an Indian news anchor saying, “You know, a drone explodes and reports start coming in, ‘escalation happened.’ They instigate it and then ask why it happened. Alright Ghazali, I’m coming to you in just 30 seconds. But before that, let’s bring in…”

What stood out in this clip was a reporter who didn’t realize his mic was still on. When the anchor was asking for an update, he was heard saying, “First, they’ll ask for an update. Then, after running the update themselves, they’ll say, ‘Why did you give fake news?’”

Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of Defence issued an advisory instructing media outlets and social media users to refrain from broadcasting live coverage of defense operations or the movement of security forces. Unconfirmed reports also suggested that Indian officials were instructed to avoid engaging with Western media.

However, by the time a new news cycle began on Friday morning, it appeared that at least some Indian media outlets, and those who had amplified their false claims, had sobered up from the previous night’s frenzy. Many tweets had quietly disappeared, deleted by users who either realized that Pakistan was still very much intact or reluctantly accepted a less magical truth: that Pakistanis do not possess a superhuman ability to rebuild entire cities overnight or rewind time like Doctor Strange.

Some, like Aaj Tak, even found the courage to issue an apology for a night spent spreading fake news, though not without hiding behind the convenient excuse of the “fog of war.”

Hollywood actor Jacob Berger, known for his critically acclaimed films That Day and A Jew Must Die, is in the spotlight for his pro-Palestine stance. 

The star has put up a politically charged video on Instagram, which has ignited global debate.

The video, shared through his backup account @loljacobbergerbackup, which is linked to his main account @jacobbergeractor, features Berger expressing strong support for both Palestine and Pakistan. In the video, he also criticizes Israeli policy and Indian users who, according to him, target Muslims online.

Berger says, “This is why you see, India always standing with Israel, because they actually don’t like Israel. It’s because they hate Muslims and they hate Pakistan, and that’s what it’s really about. 

And obviously India is using the same October 7th playbook to try and garner support. That’s why you see all the Zionists supporting India, not Pakistan. So stay woke, y’all.”

The video and its caption triggered strong reactions online. Supporters from different parts of the world praised Berger for voicing solidarity with Muslim communities and for calling out what they see as selective global outrage.

One user from Thailand commented, “We in Thailand and Canada stand with Pakistan as well.” Another said, “Thank you, Jacob, for raising your voice for Pakistan.” A third wrote, “Palestine and Pakistan are one.”

Television star Hiba Bukhari has strongly denied a viral statement attributed to get circulating on social media, clarifying that she has no official presence on social media platform X (formerly Twitter).

A controversial post about former Prime Minister Imran Khan was shared from a fake account impersonating the actress. The post quickly gained attention, sparking mixed reactions from users who believed it was genuinely from Hiba.

Taking to Instagram, Hiba addressed the issue in her story:

“I’m not on X. The account posting statements in my name is fake. Please report it.”

She urged her fans to remain cautious and report any such impersonation attempts to prevent the spread of misinformation.

She also made it clear that any political or social commentary attributed to her should not be trusted unless it’s directly posted on her verified social media platforms.

As tensions rise between Pakistan and India following India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’, Bollywood seems more focused on securing film titles than confronting the reality on the ground.

In the early hours of Wednesday (May 7), India launched airstrikes across several areas in Pakistan, including Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad. At least 30 civilians were reportedly martyred, with over 40 others injured.

In retaliation, the Pakistan Air Force shot down six Indian aircraft, including three Rafale jets. This marked the first time in history that a Rafale jet was brought down in combat.

A day later, on Thursday, Pakistan also shot down more than 30 Indian drones in various regions of the country.

Meanwhile, Indian media reports suggest that filmmakers are scrambling to trademark the term ‘Operation Sindoor’, a phrase now widely used in the Indian narrative around the recent Pahalgam incident.

At least five trademark applications have reportedly been filed so far, with the aim of turning the operation into a movie or web series.

On May 7, Reliance Industries became the first to file a trademark application under Class 41, which includes media, education, and entertainment services. However, the company withdrew the application a day later, stating it was “inadvertently submitted by a junior employee without authorisation.”

“Reliance Industries has no intention of trademarking Operation Sindoor,” the company clarified in an official statement.

Despite this withdrawal, the rush had already begun. Industry insiders reveal that multiple production houses and individuals have since filed to register titles linked to Operation Sindoor and the Pahalgam incident.

The Indian Motion Picture Producers Association (IMPPA) and the Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC) have reportedly received over 35 title applications in total, covering both films and web series.

IFTPC’s Suresh Amin confirmed, “We’ve received around 10 to 12 title applications related to the mission. Most of the interest is coming from major Bollywood studios.”

This quick move by the film industry has raised eyebrows, especially as the facts behind the Pahalgam incident remain unclear. Pakistan has already called for an impartial international investigation, but instead of waiting for verified details, Indian filmmakers appear more eager to dramatize the narrative.

Leading Pakistani actors Humayun Saeed, Fahad Mustafa and Nabeel Zafar have taken a bold stand against India’s recent war-driven narrative, following a false flag operation in the Pahalgam district of occupied Kashmir.

Over the past two days, tensions have escalated as India launched attacks targeting Pakistan, sparking reactions from across the entertainment industry. Celebrities are using their platforms to express solidarity with the homeland and call out Indian aggression.

In a private TV show appearance, Humayun Saeed and Fahad Mustafa voiced strong criticism of the Indian government’s actions.

“This is a shameful act. India deliberately starts wars for political gain,” said Humayun. “Our innocent people were martyred this is unacceptable. I salute our army and stand with our martyrs. We are more united and stronger than ever before.”

Humayun later shared a powerful post on Instagram condemning India’s war tactics and bloodshed.

Fahad Mustafa echoed similar sentiments:

“If we don’t unite now, then when? I can’t stop thinking about what Indian Muslims must be going through when mosques are attacked overnight. This is cowardice. People on both sides want peace, but the Indian government is obsessed with war.”

He also criticized Indian celebrities for spreading hatred:

“Their actors speak against us, but we’ve never taken that path. I believe Indian Muslims must be questioning their own identity today.”

Both actors agreed that Pakistan stands united in the face of any threat. “This unity is our real strength.”

Meanwhile, actor and producer Nabeel Zafar also spoke out during a podcast, delivering a powerful message to Indian war hawks:

“When war happens, humanity dies. Innocent people on both sides suffer. India needs to learn from Europe war is never the solution.”

Nabeel questioned India’s pattern of violence:

“Why do these attacks always happen near election time? The Indian people should start asking real questions.”

He warned India not to misjudge Pakistan’s strength:

“If war breaks out, every one of Pakistan’s 250 million people will become a soldier. We know how to defend our homeland.”

He also emphasized Pakistan’s willingness for peace:

“We offered a neutral investigation into the Pahalgam incident. That showed we had nothing to hide but instead of accepting the truth, India is beating war drums.”