Following days of heightened tension along the Line of Control (LoC) after India’s Operation Sindoor—conducted in retaliation for the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam—India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The truce, announced earlier yesterday at 5:25pm, was brokered by the United States and confirmed by President Donald Trump via a social media post.
President Trump stated, “After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both countries for using common sense and great intelligence.” His announcement was soon echoed by official confirmations from both the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and Pakistan's Foreign Ministry.
The news brought a wave of relief across the region, prompting many Indian film industry personalities to express their thoughts online.
Actress Raveena Tandon reacted swiftly, posting on Instagram: “If this is true, then it's a welcome decision. #ceasefire.” However, she also added a note of caution, emphasizing that any future acts of terrorism against India would be considered acts of war. She called for accountability in international funding, implying that global financial bodies should monitor how their loans are being utilized, hinting at misuse for militarization.
Her post included hashtags like #mycountrymylife and #bharatforever, underlining her strong patriotic sentiment. “This has shown us who our real allies are. My country’s enemy is mine,” she concluded.
Actress Triptii Dimri shared the announcement on her Instagram story, accompanied by pink heart emojis. Ananya Panday and Ishaan Khatter also acknowledged the development, sharing posts with folded hands emojis to express hope and peace.
Other stars including Varun Dhawan, Huma Qureshi, Hina Khan, and Ibrahim Ali Khan joined in by posting similar messages on their Instagram stories, signaling a shared sense of relief and solidarity.
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The ceasefire marks a hopeful pause in what had been a rapidly deteriorating situation since the Pahalgam attack and subsequent military operations. For many citizens—and celebrities alike—it is a moment to breathe, even as the memory of recent violence lingers.
Source: With inputs from NDTV