Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India]: In a heartfelt gesture of respect following the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has announced the postponement of his much-anticipated UK tour, ‘The Bollywood Big One’. The tour, originally scheduled for May 4 and May 5 in Manchester and London, featured some of the biggest stars in the industry, including Kriti Sanon, Varun Dhawan, Sara Ali Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Tiger Shroff, Disha Patani, Sunil Grover, and Maniesh Paul.
Salman Khan took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, citing the need for a pause due to the tragic events that unfolded in Kashmir on April 22, where 26 innocent lives were lost in a deadly terrorist attack. The superstar expressed his sorrow over the attack and confirmed the decision to postpone the performances, understanding the deep grief the nation was experiencing.
In his post, Salman wrote:
“In light of the recent tragic events in Kashmir, and with profound sadness, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone The Bollywood Big One shows, originally scheduled for May 4th and 5th in Manchester and London. While we understand how much our fans were looking forward to these performances, we feel it is only right to pause during this time of grief. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your understanding and support. New dates for the shows will be announced shortly.”
This postponement follows similar actions by other artists, including Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, who also cancelled their concerts in respect to the victims of the Pahalgam attack. The attack, which is considered one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama attack, continues to send shockwaves across the nation.
Salman Khan had earlier expressed his sorrow over the tragic incident on social media, saying, “Kashmir, heaven on planet earth turning into hell. Innocent people being targeted, my heart goes out to their families. Ek bhi innocent ko marna puri kainath ko marne ke barabar hai.” (Killing even one innocent is akin to destroying the entire universe.)
India has since taken strong diplomatic actions against Pakistan in response to the attack, which was allegedly linked to cross-border terrorism.
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