In the early hours of May 7, 2025, India launched missile strikes on multiple locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, targeting what it claimed were “terrorist infrastructure” sites. The attacks, dubbed “Operation Sindoor,” have escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors, resulting in at least eight civilian deaths, including a child, and numerous injuries, according to Pakistani authorities.
In response, prominent Pakistani celebrities have taken to social media to voice their anger, disappointment, and condemnation of what they describe as a “cowardly” act of aggression by India.
Muneeb Butt
Usama Khan
Hania Aamir
Urwa Hocane
Farhan Saeed
Mawra Hocane
Mahira Khan
Bilal Abbas
Fawad Khan
The strikes come at a time when cultural exchanges between India and Pakistan are already strained. India has blocked the social media handles of several Pakistani celebrities and halted the release of a much-anticipated Indian film featuring Pakistani actors.
Despite these restrictions, the outpouring of support from Indian fans for stars like Hania Aamir and Mahira Khan underscores the deep cultural connections that persist despite political divides.
