Atul Kulkarni Returns to Pahalgam After Attack, Says: 'We Will Keep Coming to Our Kashmir

After the tragic terrorist attack that struck Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of at 26 lives the actor. Atul Kulkarni visits Pahalgam delivered a strong declaration by touring Pahalgam. With photos and videos of his visit, Kulkarni urged citizens not to be scared, but instead to renew their connections to the region. "This is the land of our Kashmir and this is our nation and we'll be there," he declared.

On the 27th of April On the 27th of April, the Rang De Basanti actor shared photos of himself on the "I love Pahalgam" installation, enjoying local food and shopping to purchase a bat for cricket at an Kashmiri store. In one of his posts that he said on Hindi, "This is the rightful property of India. Courage is greater than fear. Love is the only thing that can be lost to hate. Let's go to Kashmir. I've come, and you too," adding hashtags like #DefeatTerror and #Chalokashmir.

Atul Kulkarni Kashmir visit made waves with the locals, and one shop owner thanking him on the internet for his show of solidarity in tough times. "Thank you for showing up in these tough times and showing those who oppose you that we're not afraid," the shopkeeper wrote.

In an interview with the ANI, Kulkarni explained that his visit was a deliberate act of defiance against terror. "The incident that occurred on the 22nd of April devastated the entire country. I learned about 90% of reservations in the country were cancelled. Pahalgam terror attack are trying to dissuade us. However, this isn't likely to take place. We are in Kashmir tourism the country we call home and we'll keep visiting," he said.

He continued, "I could not give this message while in Mumbai. Therefore, I decided to come here. If I'm allowed to be here, the rest of the nation can too. Don't be afraid."