A harrowing mid-air emergency involving a Flydubai flight has drawn widespread attention after Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar was seriously injured during an attack inside the cockpit. As details of the incident emerged, Bollywood stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, praised the captain for his actions that helped passengers and crew regain control of the aircraft.

Shah Rukh Khan praises Captain Smit Machchhar

Shah Rukh Khan took to social media to salute Machchhar, who was piloting Flydubai Flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv when the incident occurred on September 30. “Captain Smit Machchhar, you stood strong when it mattered the most,” Shah Rukh wrote, adding that the pilot had put his own safety on the line to protect those onboard. He wished Machchhar a speedy recovery and described his actions as “a true display of courage and duty.” The actor was among several Bollywood personalities who publicly acknowledged the pilot's actions. Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Deol and Tamannaah Bhatia also shared messages praising Machchhar.