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Salman Khan's social media post praising Captain Smit Machchhar

Salman Khan Salutes Pilot Who Saved 180 Lives Mid-Flight

Salman Khan just gave a pilot the ultimate endorsement—on X, in Hindi. 'Kamaal kar diya pilot ji,' he wrote, adding that it’d be a pleasure to fly with him.

4 Oct 20262 min

A photo of Shah Rukh Khan at a press event, looking solemn. Text overlay: 'The country is proud of you.'

Breaking Hype

After the Stab, the Silence: How One Pilot Made Bollywood Stand Up

The country is proud of you. Shah Rukh Khan said that on X, after Captain Smit Machchhar opened the cockpit door while stabbed, allowing passengers and crew to overpower his co-pilot. The flight had 174 people onboard, including 27 children. It diverted safely to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Machchhar is recovering in Abu Dhabi. His condition is stable. Salman Khan also praised him earlier. Both stars’ la

3 Oct 20261 min