Actress Nushrratt Bharuccha recently shared an official statement detailing her harrowing experience while being stranded in Israel during the conflict involving the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Having returned safely to India, she expressed her gratitude towards the authorities and provided insights into the challenging situation she endured. In her official statement, Nushrratt began by describing the past week as an unforgettable rollercoaster of emotions. She pointed out that the last 36 hours of her stay in Israel were the most daunting of her life.

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The actress had traveled to Israel to attend the premiere of her movie, “Akelli,” at the Haifa International Film Festival, alongside her co-stars Tsahi Halevi and Amir Boutrous. The trip, initially marked by celebrations, took a sudden turn when, on Saturday morning, they were awakened by the sounds of bombs, blaring sirens, and the panic of having to rush to a shelter in the basement of their hotel.

Courtesy: Instagram / nushrrattbharuccha
Courtesy: Instagram / nushrrattbharuccha

Nushrratt emphasized that they were entirely unprepared for this situation and found themselves caught in the middle of a foreign country during a war. However, they received unexpected assistance from various sources, including their Israeli co-actors, guidance from the Indian and Israeli embassies, supportive hotel staff, and a selfless taxi driver who aided them during this life-threatening ordeal.

Courtesy: Instagram / nushrrattbharuccha
Courtesy: Instagram / nushrrattbharuccha

In a video shared along with her statement, Nushrratt expressed her thanks for the well-wishes and prayers she received and assured everyone that she had safely returned home. She extended her gratitude to the Government of India, the Indian embassy, and the Israel embassy for their guidance and assistance in ensuring her safe return. Nushrratt also offered prayers and well-wishes to those still affected by the ongoing conflict, expressing hope for peace in the region. This incident highlighted the unforeseeable challenges that individuals can face when they find themselves amidst unexpected events on foreign soil.

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