Indian film stars including R Madhavan, Vijay Deverakonda, Paresh Rawal, and actor-politician Ravi Kishan have publicly praised flydubai pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his extraordinary bravery.

The Mumbai-native pilot prevented a major mid-air tragedy aboard flydubai flight FZ1073 after being stabbed by his co-pilot inside the cockpit, successfully saving 174 passengers and crew members.

All About Flydubai Flight FZ1073 Incident

Pilot Captain Smit Machchhar
Airline & Flight flydubai (Flight FZ1073)
Route / Diversion Dubai to Tel Aviv (Diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia)
Passengers Saved 174 passengers (including 27 children)
Incident Nature Mid-air stabbing attack inside cockpit by co-pilot
Current Status Recovering in hospital in Tabuk; praised by PM Narendra Modi

R Madhavan, Vijay Deverakonda And Paresh Rawal Praise Flydubai Hero Smit Machchhar

Actors across film industries expressed solidarity with Captain Machchhar following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public tribute. Sharing PM Modi’s statement on social media, actor R Madhavan wished the captain a speedy recovery, calling him "a true hero."

Telugu star Vijay Deverakonda commended Machchhar’s composure under extreme pressure, writing, "May God protect you and bless you Captain. What you faced and what you did is incredible. Along with everyone else on that flight."

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan praised the pilot's selfless devotion to duty, "Captain Smit Machchhar is the epitome of unwavering loyalty to duty, indomitable courage, and extraordinary wisdom."

Veteran actor Paresh Rawal offered a wordplay referencing Nana Patekar’s dialogue from the 1994 film Krantiveer, "Remembering NANA PATEKAR'S FAMOUS DIALOGUE: Ek Machhhar Aadmiko ...!"

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke to Captain Machchhar over a video call, posting on X, "Captain Smit Machchhar is a HERO. In the face of the gravest danger and despite being seriously injured, he showed immense courage and an unwavering resolve to protect the lives of others."

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Despite sustaining severe injuries, Captain Machchhar managed to open the cockpit door, enabling cabin crew and passengers to enter, overpower the assailant, and safely land the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

FAQs

Q1: Who is Captain Smit Machchhar?

A: Captain Smit Machchhar is an Indian flydubai pilot who saved 174 passengers after being stabbed inside the cockpit by his co-pilot during flight FZ1073.

Q2: What did PM Narendra Modi say about Captain Smit Machchhar?

A: PM Modi called Captain Machchhar a "HERO" and stated that "India is proud of Captain Machchhar" for preventing a major tragedy.

 

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