Bollywood actor Salman Khan has praised Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and quick thinking during a frightening incident aboard a Flydubai flight. The actor salute the captain and expressed his willingness to fly with him in the future.
Sharing his appreciation, Salman wrote, “Kamaal kar diya pilot ji, hum sab aap ko salute karte hain will be a pleasure to fly with u.. Well done bro.. Capt #SmitMachchhar.”
The opening line, “Kamaal kar diya pilot ji,” also carried a playful reference to the actor’s well-known Dabangg dialogue, “Kamaal karte ho, Pandey ji,” adding a distinctly Salman-style touch to his tribute.
Anil Kapoor Shares Personal Connection With Captain Machchhar
Actor Anil Kapoor also paid tribute to Captain Machchhar and revealed a personal connection through his business manager, Jalal. Kapoor said Jalal had known Smit since their flying-school days and had always regarded him as someone he would want beside him during a difficult situation.
In his post, Kapoor described Machchhar’s actions as extraordinary and praised his courage in remaining strong while putting the safety of others first. He also expressed his respect for the captain and wished him a speedy recovery.
Bollywood Celebrities Salute the Pilot
Several other Bollywood celebrities joined the tributes for Captain Machchhar. Vicky Kaushal shared a picture of the pilot inside the cockpit and called him a “Braveheart.”
Sunny Deol praised Machchhar for his “extraordinary courage and presence of mind,” saying his actions helped avert a disaster and save lives. He also wished the captain a speedy recovery.
Tamannaah Bhatia highlighted the immense responsibility Machchhar carried during the crisis, while R. Madhavan also extended his wishes for the pilot’s recovery and described him as a true hero.