Atul Kulkarni visits Kashmir after Pahalgam terror attack

Veteran actor Atul Kulkarni recently traveled to Kashmir to stand in solidarity with the region following the devastating terror attack in

Pahalgam

. Instead of simply expressing his condolences,

Atul

took action, urging fellow Indians to visit Kashmir and show their support.
Atul took to his Instagram to share his journey from Mumbai to Srinagar, documenting his trip with pictures of empty flight seats, his boarding pass, and a sweet note from the flight crew. He captioned the images, "Mumbai to Srinagar. The crew says they were running full. We need to fill them up again. Chaliye ji, Kashmir chalein."

Atul Kulkarni expresses deep sadness over the Pahalgam attack

The actor expressed his deep sorrow over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives. He also highlighted the impact on tourism, sharing that 90% of tourist bookings in the region had been cancelled. Atul felt compelled to take action and travel to Kashmir, stating to ANI, "What happened on the 22nd was a very tragic incident; this should not have happened. The entire country is deeply saddened."
In a heartfelt message, Atul said, "I thought, what can I actually do in real action? So I decided to come here myself. They’re trying to send a message, ‘Don’t come to Kashmir,’ but our response should be, ‘We will come. Kashmir is ours.’” Atul’s visit aimed to counter the message of fear with one of unity and support.
During his visit, Atul shared poignant images from Pahalgam, where the usually crowded tourist spot appeared eerily empty. He also posted photos of the region’s breathtaking beauty, including clear skies, flowing streams, and serene landscapes. He further shared images of local Kashmiris holding placards reading, "We condemn this attack," and proudly waving the Indian flag.

A call for unity
In a post featuring a Hindi poem, accompanied by powerful hashtags such as #ChaloKashmir, #Feet_in_Kashmir, #Kashmiriyat, #Love_Compassion, and #DefeatTerror, Atul's message was clear: unity, love, and compassion in the face of adversity.

The terror attack on April 22 in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, while leaving several others injured. It marked one of the deadliest attacks in the Valley since the 2019 Pulwama attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of 40 CRPF jawans.