Just when fans started worrying about their favourite diva being stuck abroad, Sonal Chauhan has finally broken her silence from Dubai, and the update has everyone breathing a huge sigh of relief.
After a wave of concern flooded social media, Sonal took to Instagram Stories on Sunday to calm everyone down. She revealed that she is completely safe in Dubai despite the tense global situation.
According to her, local authorities are actively working to protect residents and travellers, and things are very much under control.
She thanked fans for their love and messages, even apologising for not being able to respond to each one. The actor assured everyone that safety measures are in place and there is “nothing to panic about.”
“Don’t panic,” she urges fans
In her message, Sonal made it clear that fear and rumours only make things worse. She stressed that Dubai remains one of the safest places and urged people to stop spreading panic online.
She also mentioned that authorities are doing their best to safeguard everyone. Then she went on to reinforcing her confidence in the local system handling the situation.
The scary moment: Stranded amid flight disruptions
This reassuring update comes a day just after Sonal shocked fans by revealing she was stranded in Dubai due to major flight disruptions. This travel chaos happened amid rising tensions linked to the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. This has affected air routes and schedules in Middle East region.
With flights cancelled and no clear timeline for return, the actor found herself stuck overseas far, far from home.
Direct appeal to PM Narendra Modi
In a dramatic move that grabbed headlines, Sonal had publicly appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help. Through another Instagram Story, she requested guidance and government support to return safely to India.
Her note asked for assistance from the Indian government and tagged official handles connected to Indian authorities in the UAE.