Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Salman Khan Praises Captain Smit Machchhar’s Bravery
Captain Smit Machchhar was flying a plane to Tel Aviv when he was stabbed.
Even though he was hurt, he worked to keep the passengers safe.
He landed the plane in Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and minister Kirti Vardhan Singh praised him.
Bollywood stars also sent messages about his bravery.
Salman Khan wrote him a note online.
Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed during a flight to Tel Aviv.
Despite being injured, he ensured the safety of passengers aboard.
He landed the aircraft in Saudi Arabia.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kirti Vardhan Singh praised his courage and presence of mind.
Bollywood celebrities shared messages of gratitude and pride; Salman Khan wrote to him on social media.
- Who
- Captain Smit Machchhar, passengers on his flight, and public figures including Salman Khan, Narendra Modi, and Kirti Vardhan Singh.
- What
- Machchhar was stabbed during a flight but ensured passenger safety and landed in Saudi Arabia; public figures praised him.
- When
- During a recent flight; no specific date is given.
- Where
- On a flight to Tel Aviv, which landed in Saudi Arabia.
- Why
- Public figures praised Machchhar for his bravery and presence of mind in protecting passengers after being stabbed.
- Pilot
- Captain Smit Machchhar
- Incident
- Machchhar was stabbed during a flight.
- Flight destination
- Tel Aviv
- Landing location
- Saudi Arabia
- Response
- He ensured the safety of passengers despite being injured.
- Public praise
- Narendra Modi, Kirti Vardhan Singh, and Bollywood celebrities praised him.
- Salman Khan
- He penned a note for Machchhar.