Karan Johar salutes Army after Operation Sindoor mission

On May 7, 2025, Karan Johar paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces for the success of "Operation Sindoor," a strategic strike aimed at terrorist hideouts in Pakistan and PoK. He took to Instagram to honor the Armed Forces, stating, “My heartfelt salute to each of you — with profound respect and gratitude.”He took to Instagram to honor the Armed Forces, stating, “My heartfelt salute to each of you — with profound respect and gratitude.”

His message was echoed by numerous Bollywood stars, including Sanjay Dutt, Preity Zinta, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal, Sidharth Malhotra, and Varun Dhawan, all commending the bravery of the forces. The Indian government described the mission as a precisely planned retaliation, deploying Rafale jets to eliminate terror infrastructure while deliberately steering clear of Pakistani military sites.