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Several Indian celebrities, including Ajith Kumar, Esha Gupta, and Sonal Chauhan, have been stranded in Dubai and nearby regions following escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, which led to partial airspace closures across West Asia. Flight suspensions and cancellations have left thousands of passengers grounded, including film stars, athletes, and tourists.

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Countries including UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Israel announced temporary airspace restrictions, bringing regional aviation to a near standstill. The situation has caused widespread disruption, especially at Dubai International Airport.

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Ajith Kumar stranded in Dubai after training schedule disrupted

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Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar was in Abu Dhabi for professional training ahead of a motorsports event when the crisis unfolded. With flights suspended, his travel back to Chennai has been delayed. His team has assured fans that the actor is safe.

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Esha Gupta and Sonal Chauhan appeal for help as flights remain cancelled

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Actress Esha Gupta, who is currently in Abu Dhabi, shared updates expressing concern about the volatile situation. She wrote, “Times are scary, very tough. God is there to protect us,” reassuring fans about her safety.

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Meanwhile, Sonal Chauhan reached out directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting assistance for a safe return. She said she was stranded in Dubai with flights cancelled and sought guidance from Indian authorities.

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Who else is affected?

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Besides Ajith Kumar, Esha Gupta, and Sonal Chauhan, reports suggest that multiple Indian celebrities, sportspersons, and travellers remain stranded due to airspace shutdowns triggered by missile and drone activity across the region.

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Earlier, Vishnu Manchu had shared video from Dubai about how the missile interception shook their home. He is there with his family.

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Rochelle Rao and Keith Sequeira shared on Instagram that they are also stranded in Dubai but are safe. The couple expressed gratitude to the UAE government for ensuring the safety of tourists.

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Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly and her son are stranded in Dubai and her husband, director Raj Chakraborty confirmed that both of them are safe.

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TV actors Erica Fernandez and Rohan Gandotra are also in Dubai.

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What triggered the travel chaos?

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The disruption follows coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which reportedly resulted in retaliatory missile and drone attacks, prompting regional governments to temporarily shut airspace for civilian aviation. The rapidly evolving security situation forced mass cancellations and rerouting of flights across West Asia.

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Authorities and airlines are continuously monitoring developments. Passengers, including stranded celebrities, have been advised to remain patient and rely only on official airline and government communication for updates.

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Ajith Kumar, Esha Gupta and other Indian celebrities stranded in Dubai amid US–Israel–Iran conflict: What we know so far

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