Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has found himself at the center of a social media storm after posting — and quickly deleting — a statement related to Operation Sindoor, the recent high-profile Indian military operation aimed at countering terrorist threats. The now-deleted post, which read “India doesn’t provoke, India protects. Jai Hind ,” stirred controversy and drew mixed reactions from the public, prompting the actor to disable comments on his social media accounts.
The post, which appeared on Kapoor’s Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) handles, was seen as a gesture of patriotic support. However, the timing and phrasing of the statement ignited debates online, with many accusing the actor of being insensitive or aligning too quickly with a political narrative before full details of the operation were officially confirmed.
While a segment of his fans appreciated the patriotic tone, others criticized Kapoor for sharing a potentially polarizing message on a sensitive subject. Hashtags like #ShahidKapoor and #OperationSindoor began trending shortly after the post went live, with opinions sharply divided.
Within hours, the post was taken down and comments on his recent posts were disabled. Neither Shahid Kapoor nor his team has issued an official statement explaining the deletion or the decision to restrict comments. However, the move is widely seen as a response to the mounting backlash and a measure to control the narrative.
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Operation Sindoor, which reportedly targeted insurgent groups along the border, has drawn widespread attention and political commentary, placing celebrities under increasing scrutiny for their public stances.
This incident also highlights the growing pressure on public figures to navigate complex national issues carefully. With Kapoor’s upcoming projects including action-packed patriotic thrillers, some observers suggest the post may have been an attempt to align with his on-screen image, though it appears to have backfired — at least temporarily.
Whether Shahid Kapoor will address the issue publicly remains to be seen. For now, his social media silence is making just as much noise as his deleted post.