BOLLYWOOD
Nushrratt Bharuccha is safe in Israel and is now coming back to India.
Bollywood actor Nushrratt Bharuccha, who has been stuck in Israel amid an ongoing confrontation between Israel and Hamas, is safe and is now returning to her home India.
Her team has issued and official statement which reads, "We have finally managed to get in touch with Nushrratt and with the help of the Embassy, she is being safely brought back home. We did not get a direct flight so she is on a connecting flight home. For her further safety, more details cannot be shared but as soon as she lands in India, we will inform you. We are relieved and thank god that she is safe and on her way to India."
Earlier, one of the people on her team issued a statement saying, “Nushrratt has been unfortunately stranded in Israel. She had flown there to attend the Haifa International Film Festival." "The last time that I managed to get in touch with her was around 12.30 pm earlier today when she was safe in a basement. For safety measures, further details cannot be disclosed. However, since then, we were not able to connect.”
“We are trying to get Nushrratt back safely to India and hope she returns back in the best of health and unharmed," according to reports from India Today.
Israel-Hamas war: Earlier on Saturday, a full-fledged conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip broke out, resulting in more than 300 fatalities and over 1,000 injuries. The Hamas militants fired over 5,000 rockets from the Gaza Strip into Israel.
Israel has been a hub for Indian students and workers for several years, with thousands of Indians now stranded in the country. The Indian Embassy has remained in constant touch with the panicked Indian citizens in Israel, offering them support and shelter in bunkers.
The Indian Embassy said in its advisory, “In view of the current situation in Israel, all Indian nationals in Israel are requested to remain vigilant and observe safety protocols as advised by local authorities. Please exercise caution, avoid unnecessary movement, and stay close to safety shelters.”