Nushrratt Bharuccha was stranded in Israel during the Hamas attacks in October 2023, but she was later safely brought back to India. She has said she woke up to bomb blasts and sirens, took shelter in a basement, and described the experience as frightening and traumatic.

What happened

  • She had traveled to Israel to attend the Haifa International Film Festival, where her film was being screened.
  • When the war broke out, reports said her team temporarily lost contact with her while she was in a safe shelter.
  • She later returned to India safely, with her team confirming she was unharmed and on her way home.

Her account

  • Bharuccha said she woke up to “deafening sounds of bombs” and sirens, and described the situation as panic-filled and unforgettable.
  • Later interviews said she thanked the Indian government and others involved in her safe return.

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