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As news spread of India’s late-night missile strikes on multiple locations across Pakistan, a wave of outrage swept through the country’s entertainment industry. Prominent Pakistani actors and public figures took to social media to condemn the attacks, mourn the civilian casualties, and express solidarity with the armed forces and the Pakistani nation.
According to military officials, the Indian Air Force carried out 24 strikes targeting six Pakistani cities — Kotli, Bahawalpur, Muridke, Bagh, and Muzaffarabad — resulting in the deaths of at least eight civilians and injuries to 35 others. Many of the targets were reportedly mosques and residential areas, which intensified public anger and drew widespread condemnation.
Mahira Khan: “Cowardly and Shameful”
Leading actress Mahira Khan reacted with visible anguish, calling the strikes “seriously cowardly” in a series of Instagram Stories. In one post, she wrote, “May Allah protect our country, may better sense prevail. Ameen.”
In a more direct condemnation, she said: “You attack cities in the middle of the night and call it a victory? Shame on you.”
Hania Amir: “This is Cruelty — Plain and Simple”
Actress Hania Amir shared a deeply emotional message, expressing rage and heartbreak over the loss of innocent lives. “I don’t have fancy words right now. I just have anger, pain, and a heavy heart. A child is gone. Families are shattered. And for what?” she wrote on Instagram.
“You don’t get to bomb innocent people and call it strategy. This isn’t strength. This is shameful. This is cowardly. And we see you,” she added.
Urwa and Mawra Hocane: “Petty Neighbor, Small Mindset”
Sisters Urwa and Mawra Hocane also weighed in on the attacks. Urwa, in her post, criticized India’s intent behind the strikes: “We are not fighting a war enemy at the moment! We are fighting a petty neighbour with a small egocentric mindset that wants to prove fake propaganda for a mere political campaign coming up!”
PM Shehbaz Praises PAF After Downing Rafales, Condemns India’s “Frustration”
Their remarks reflect growing public sentiment in Pakistan that India’s aggression may be politically motivated, with elections around the corner.
Ayeza Khan Echoes Jinnah’s Message of Unity
Actress Ayeza Khan took a different approach by posting an old video of Pakistan’s founder, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, delivering a speech that emphasized religious freedom and unity.
She captioned it: “Pakistan Zindabad. We have shown great strength bravely, calmly, and unitedly in this current situation. May Allah bless humanity, and may peace prevail above all.”
Fawad Khan: “May Better Sense Prevail”
Veteran actor Fawad Khan shared condolences for the victims and cautioned against escalating tensions. “My deepest condolences to the families of those injured and killed in this shameful attack,” he wrote.
He followed it with a plea for calm: “A respectful request to all: stop stoking the flames with rabble-rousing words. It is not worth the lives of innocent people. May better sense prevail.”
Widespread Support for the Armed Forces
Several other celebrities, including Fahad Mustafa, Hina Altaf, Minal Khan, Ushna Shah, and Hina Khwaja Bayat, also took to Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to share prayers and messages of strength for Pakistan’s armed forces.
Many expressed pride in the Pakistan Air Force for its successful retaliation, which reportedly downed five Indian fighter jets — including three Rafale aircraft — and destroyed key Indian military installations, including a brigade headquarters.
Public Sentiment Mirrors Celebrity Voices
The unified response from the entertainment community has resonated widely with the public, serving as a mirror of national sentiment during a period of heightened military tension and emotional upheaval.
Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director-General Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has confirmed that Pakistan’s armed forces responded “timely and effectively,” ensuring all PAF jets returned safely after the engagement.
