Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has praised flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and quick response during a serious mid-air emergency involving Flight FZ1073. Taking to his Instagram Story, Shah Rukh Khan commended the pilot for prioritising the safety of passengers despite facing a life-threatening situation himself.
Calling Machchhar’s actions a “true display of courage and duty,” the actor also wished him a speedy recovery and said the country was proud of him.
Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan Praise the Pilot
Sharing his message, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, “Captain Smit Machchhar, you stood strong when it mattered the most!!” He further praised the pilot for facing adversity and putting his own safety at risk to protect everyone on board.
The actor added that Machchhar’s actions demonstrated what it truly means to be a captain and described his response as an example of courage and duty.
Earlier, Salman Khan had also expressed his appreciation for the pilot. In a post on X, Salman said he would be happy to fly with Machchhar and praised him for his handling of the emergency.
“Kamaal kar diya pilot ji, hum sab aap ko salute karte hain will be a pleasure to fly with u.. Well done bro,” Salman wrote, while mentioning Captain Smit Machchhar.
Pilot’s Family Expresses Pride in Rajkot
Following the incident, Machchhar’s family in Rajkot expressed pride in his actions and said that the entire country was hoping for his speedy recovery.
Speaking to ANI, his cousin Pulkit Machchhar said that the family, community and nation were proud of the courage displayed by the pilot and the lives he helped save. He also described the recognition from a national leader as a proud moment for the family.