Sonal Chauhan Appeals To PM Modi For Help After Getting Stranded In Dubai Amid US-Iran Conflict

New Delhi: Amid the increasing tension in the Middle East, many people in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have found themselves in the middle of a war zone. Iran reportedly targeted US military airbases in Dubai as part of its response, due to which the city shut down its airspace, leaving many stranded in the country. Among the many Indians stranded in the country is Bollywood actress Sonal Chauhan, who has appealed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help.

What did Sonali say?

Sonal Chauhan on Saturday appealed for assistance from the Indian government as she finds herself stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis.

Taking to X, the 'Jannat' actress wrote, "Hon'ble PM narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government's guidance for a safe journey home. Grateful for any support extended."

Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji,
I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis, with flights cancelled and no clear way to return to India. I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home
Grateful for any support extended🙏🏻🇮🇳@MEAIndia @IndiainDubai

— SONAL CHAUHAN (@sonalchauhan7) February 28, 2026

Who is Sonal Chauhan?

Sonal Chauhan is a Bollywood actress, who is mainly known for her role in the film 'Jannat' opposite Emraan Hashmi. Before entering the film industry, Sonal was a model and was crowned Miss World Tourism in 2005.

Is Vishnu Manchu also in Dubai?

In a post on X, Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu shared a disturbing video that shows missiles over Dubai's skyline.

The actor, who was visiting Dubai with his family, said in the post that the interceptions rattled their residence, leaving everyone shaken. 

Along with the scary visuals, Vishnu said that the missile interceptions caused powerful tremors, adding that his family felt the impact inside their home.  

"In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra. Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof," he wrote.

"Grateful to the UAE defense forces for keeping civilians safe. (folded hands emoticon). Moments like this remind us how fragile life really is. Praying for strength and Peace. Har Har Mahadev," he added.

In Dubai visiting family tonight. Missiles visible in the sky. The loud interceptions shook our home and frightened little Ayra.

Praying for peace. No child anywhere should grow up hearing the sound of war above their roof.

Grateful to the UAE defense forces for keeping… pic.twitter.com/tCbE78eoBY

— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) February 28, 2026

What about PV Sindhu?

Star Indian badminton player PV Sindhu is stranded at Dubai airport due to a major flight disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in West Asia. Sindhu was traveling to Birmingham, where the England Open is scheduled to begin on March 3. Dubai was her connecting point, but due to rising tensions in the region, Dubai International Airport, one of the world's busiest airports, came to a complete standstill. Like thousands of other passengers, two-time Olympic medalist Sindhu was stranded there.

PV Sindhu wrote, “The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour.”

“A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an extremely tense and scary moment for all of us.”

The ordeal continues to unfold, and the situation is becoming more frightening by the hour.

A few hours ago, there was an explosion close to where we were holed up at the airport. My coach had to quickly run out of the area as he was closest to the smoke and debris. It was an… https://t.co/ZdNtuALk0P

— Pvsindhu (@Pvsindhu1) March 1, 2026

“We are all safe now and have been moved to a more secure place, thanks to the tireless efforts of the staff at Dubai Airport and the Dubai authorities. A special thanks as well to the Indian High Commission in Dubai for their incredible support and constant assistance in helping keep us safe. For now, we are trying to get some rest and hold on to hope as we wait for things to settle.”

On Saturday, Sindhu shared a video of the airport on Instagram, writing, "All flights suspended until further notice."