Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States have caused widespread flight disruptions across parts of West Asia, leaving several Indian celebrities stranded in the United Arab Emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Partial airspace closures and precautionary suspensions by airlines have led to numerous flight cancellations, affecting thousands of passengers – among them actors, athletes and tourists – who are now waiting for operations to return to normal.
PV Sindhu
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has been stranded in Dubai since Saturday after flights were suspended due to the escalating regional situation. The official schedule for her return to India has not been announced yet.
Esha Gupta shares a security update
Actress Esha Gupta took to social media to assure fans of her safety while acknowledging the tense environment. In a series of posts, she praised the UAE authorities for effectively managing the situation, including providing food, accommodation and airport transfers for stranded passengers.
She added that while everyone around her was safe, the situation remained worrisome and she hoped to return to India soon. In a follow-up post, the actor said the past few days had been “scary” but expressed confidence in local authorities and urged people not to panic.
Nargis Fakhri on anxiety and sleepless nights
Actor Nargis Fakhri also revealed that she is stuck in Dubai. Sharing her experience on Instagram Stories, she described feeling anxious and unable to sleep as uncertainty loomed over flight operations.
“It’s been a crazy few days,” she wrote, adding that the constant anticipation of what might happen next kept her on edge.
Ajith Kumar’s comeback has been delayed
As the crisis escalated, Tamil film star Ajith Kumar was in Abu Dhabi for professional training ahead of a motorsport-related commitment. After the suspension of flights, his return to Chennai was delayed. His team confirmed that the actor is safe and awaiting further travel updates.
Ammy Virk expresses concern for the family
Punjabi singer and actor Ammy Virk has shared an emotional message online, talking about the anxiety he feels as his wife and six-year-old daughter remain in Dubai amid ongoing tensions. The singer highlighted the emotional toll such uncertainty takes on families at home.
As airlines continue to monitor the situation, Indian authorities have advised passengers to stay in touch with their airlines and follow official advice. While many flights remain suspended, operations are expected to gradually resume once regional airspace restrictions are eased.
