Kangana Ranaut meets Israeli ambassador Naor Gilon
Kangana Ranaut was in the national capital on the occasion of Dussehra. During her visit, the actor paid a visit to the Embassy of Israel where she met Israel's ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. Sharing a series of pictures with Gilon on Wednesday, Ranaut spoke about the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. She also wrote about her brief discussion with Gilon on her upcoming film Tejas.
Why does this story matter?
The Israel-Hamas war started after the militant group carried out an attack by barraging over 5,000 rockets on Israel on October 7. In retaliation, Israel airstriked the Gaza Strip and also cut off food, water, electricity, and fuel supply to Gaza. Ever since the war began, the world has been left divided with some supporting Israel while others voicing assistance for Palestinians.
Ranaut called Hamas 'modern-day Ravana and terrorists'
In her post on Instagram, Ranaut extended her support to Israel, hoping that it "will be victorious in this war against terrorism." She went on to write that she felt like meeting the people (at the Israeli embassy) "who are defeating modern-day Ravana and terrorists like Hamas. The way small children and women are being targeted is heart-wrenching."
Ranaut in conversation with the Israeli ambassador
Other Indian celebrities on Israel-Hamas war
Several celebrities from the Hindi film industry have been voicing their opinion on social media over the Israel-Hamas war. Ranaut was one of the first to speak in favor of Israel and condemned the terrorist attack. On the other hand, Swara Bhasker and Gauahar Khan received flak on the internet for supporting Palestine and calling out Israel's "atrocities on Palestinians."
Everything to know about 'Tejas'
Tejas is an upcoming action thriller film starring Ranaut in the titular role of an Indian Air Force pilot. Directed by Sarvesh Mewara, the movie is backed by Ronnie Screwvala's RSVP Movies, the production house which also produced Uri: The Surgical Strike. Running high on the patriotic flavor, the film will hit cinema halls on Friday (October 27).
