Amid India-Pakistan conflict, Rhea Chakraborty called nation’s ‘pride’ for THIS reason

Amid heightened India-Pakistan tensions, Bollywood stars continue to show solidarity with the nation. Actress Rhea Chakraborty was quick to take to social media to put out a strong and heartwarming message to the families of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Rhea, a daughter of an army officer, talked at length about the experience of being raised in an Army household and revealed how her father would
wear his uniform ‘like second skin – calm, proud, ready’.

While taking to her official Instagram handle, the actress wrote “FROM A FAUJI DAUGHTER..” and helped her fans understand why being an army officer’s daughter played an instrumental role in her life. She wrote, “I grew up watching my dad wear his uniform like second skin – calm, proud, ready. And I grew up watching my mom hold back tears like a soldier too. Being an Army officer’s daughter means you learn early…That love often looks like distance. That pride quietly holds hands with fear.”

Rhea also lauded Indian armed forces for the efforts they invest in ensuring their citizen’s
safety. She added, “Today, I sleep safely in my home because someone else’s father, mother, brother, or sister is out there- standing at the border, standing tall. To every Army, navy and airforce family waiting, hoping, praying – I see you. I feel you. I stand with you.” She concluded the message with “From one fauji home to another… sending love, strength, and a salute. Jai hind”.

Read Rhea’s full post here

Rhea’s fans were quick to like her post and share their thoughts. One comment read, “You are truly a Pride of our Country & command lot of love & respect”. Next comment read, “#faujikidforever we all in this together.Nobody understands what we go through with friends, family taking the heat head on”. Another fan wrote, “Heartfelt salute with deepest gratitude to the real heroes of our nation and their families, who silently bear countless sacrifices for our safety, without a second thought. ? Jai Hind”.

Just hours after US President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” after mediation by America by 5 PM on Saturday, things took a dark turn. Reports suggested that explosions were heard in Srinagar and Udhampur, with blackouts declared in both cities. Drone sightings were also reported from several areas in Punjab including Gurudaspur, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Hoshiyarpur, Jalandhar and Faridkot. During a late-night press briefing, foreign secretary Vikram Misri slammed “a breach of the understanding arrived at earlier today”. “For the last few hours, there have been repeated violations of the understanding (which was) arrived at earlier this evening,” Misri had said.

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