SRK praises Captain Smit Machchhar for his heroics, says 'True display of courage'

Shah Rukh Khan shared a post to praise Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the dramatic incident involving an Israel-bound flight, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The flight was carrying 174 passengers, including 27 children. The actor commended the captain for prioritising the safety of those onboard and wished him a speedy recovery.

In his post, SRK addressed Captain Machchhar directly, applauding him for standing strong when it mattered the most and risking his own safety to protect others.

“Captain



Smit Machchhar, you stood strong when it mattered the most!! It’s not easy to stare adversity in the face and put one’s safety on the line but you did just that to protect those onboard and showed us what being a Captain entails. A true display of courage and duty. Wishing you a speedy recovery, the country is proud of you,” the actor wrote.

SRK's message highlighted the responsibility that comes with being a captain, particularly in challenging circumstances, and praised Machchhar for prioritising the safety of those under his care.