Alia Bhatt shared a deeply emotional note reflecting on the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan and paying tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Her post, shared on Instagram on Mother's Day, acknowledged the palpable anxiety and silence sweeping across the nation during this time of crisis.
In her message, Alia described the somber atmosphere in the air, marked by the "stillness" and "quiet anxiety" felt in daily interactions, media updates, and even at family dinner tables. She expressed immense respect for the soldiers who are stationed in dangerous conditions while the rest of the country remains safe at home. She highlighted that the soldiers' vigilance and presence in perilous situations were not just acts of bravery, but immense sacrifice.
Her heartfelt message read, "The last few nights have felt... different. There's a certain stillness in the air when a nation holds its breath... We have felt the weight of knowing that somewhere, out there in the mountains, our soldiers are awake, alert, and in danger. While most of us are tucked into our homes, there are men and women standing in the dark, guarding our sleep with theirs. With their lives. And that reality... it does something to you. Because you realise this isn't just bravery. It's a sacrifice."
Alia also paid tribute to the mothers of soldiers, acknowledging their silent strength and resilience. She pointed out that behind every uniform stands a mother who endures sleepless nights, aware of the dangers her child faces. She said, "And behind every uniform is a mother who hasn't slept either. A mother who knows her child is facing a night not of lullabies, but of uncertainty... Of silence that can shatter in an instant."
On Mother's Day, while many celebrated with flowers and gifts, Alia’s thoughts were with the mothers who raise heroes. She commended their quiet pride, unshakable resilience, and the strength they embody. Alia further honored the fallen soldiers whose sacrifices will forever be etched in the nation's collective memory. She said, "We mourn the lives that have been lost, soldiers who will never come home, whose names are now etched in the soul of this country."
She concluded her post with a hopeful message for peace, saying, "May their families find strength in the nation's gratitude. So tonight, and every night forward, we hope for less silence born of tension, and more silence born of peace. And send love to every parent out there holding prayers, holding back tears. Because your strength moves this nation more than you'll ever know. We stand together. For our protectors. For India. Jai Hind."
In line with the national sentiment, Alia’s message also expressed support for Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to recent terrorist attacks. Other celebrities have similarly voiced their support for the operation against terrorism, highlighting the collective grief and solidarity during this difficult time.
