Lara Dutta recently took to Instagram and shared an emotional video where she updates her fans about her situation in Dubai. With the world exploding into scary war scenes, several Indians are stranded across the dangerous regions. Among them is the actress who with teary eyes shared that she is safe at this moment and also appreciated the Dubai government in managing the situation with utmost efficiency.
As the US-Israel-Iran conflict escalates, the actress opened up about being nervous. While civilians in Dubai have largely remained unharmed thanks to strict government safety protocols and strong air-defence systems, she admitted that the overall atmosphere is still deeply unsettling and threatening. Though the actress travels to Dubai mostly for work, she said it has been her home for the past three years.
Sharing a scary incident she said while she was shooting at her studio she heard explosions overhead. Despite having some work commitments, she admitted that she is eager to fly back home to India as soon as possible. The actress is currently there with her daughter, Saira. However, her husband, Mahesh Bhupathi, is not with them at the moment as he is away due to his own work.
In this unnerving situation, with all the loud booms and scary window rattles, it is frightening to imagine what war can do to a place. Everyday fighter jets are flying by and enemy missiles are intercepted. And amidst these very situations she says that she hasn’t felt unsafe.
She took the opportunity to appreciate the UAE government for making them feel safe and remain calm in situations like these. She added, “We feel like we count, we matter. The UAE government, as a resident, as somebody living in this city, is making sure they do everything in their power to protect us and keep us safe. I'm amazed. My gardener has been showing up every day mowing up my lawn, watering the plants...”
At the end the actress couldn’t hold her tears and with overwhelming expressions she said, “I've so much respect and admiration for just ordinary, normal people who don't have a choice of looking at wanting to get out, who are keeping this country running. We are scared as well, as grown-ups. We keep it together for the kids. So we are looking at flights and trying to get out by some means.”
Lara concluded the clip with hopes and admiration for a better day to come.
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