Amid the recent controversy where Maldives mocked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pitch to visit Indian islands, it can be seen that Bollywood Celebrities are standing strong with India and are urging people to explore the Indian pristine islands. This social media #ExploreIndianIslands has led to a controversy which is fast barrelling into a diplomatic row.
PM Modi had recently made many get up and take notice of how pristine the Lakshadweep Islands were as he posted pictures of him chilling on the beach and even trying snorkelling.
Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, John Abraham, Shraddha Kapoor and many other Bollywood actors are now asking fans to explore Indian islands like Lakshadweep instead of planning a vacation in the Maldives.
Maldives Controversy – B-town celebs popularising #ExploreIndianIslands across social media handles
Akshay Kumar recently took to X to react to comments against India’s beach tourism by some Maldivians. He posted, “Came across comments from prominent public figures from the Maldives passing hateful and racist comments on Indians. Surprised that they are doing this to a country that sends them the maximum number of tourists. I’ve visited the Maldives many times and always praised it, but dignity first. Let us decide to #ExploreIndianIslands and support our tourism.”
John Abraham also took to X to promote tourism in Indian islands. He posted some mesmerising pictures of the Lakshadweep Islands, “With the amazing Indian hospitality, the idea of ‘Atithi Devo Bhava’ and a vast marine life to explore. Lakshwadeep is the place to go. #exploreindianislands.”
Shraddha Kapoor also took to X to share some stunning images from Lakshadweep islands and wrote, “Lakshadweep has such pristine beaches and coastlines, thriving local culture, I’m on the verge of booking an impulse chhutti (holiday). This year, why not #ExploreIndianIslands.”
Salman Khan has also shared his thoughts and tweeted, “It is so cool to see our Hon PM Narendrabhai Modi at the beautifully clean and stunning beaches of Lakshadweep, and the best part is that yeh hamare India mein hain (these islands are in India).”
Other actors like Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Puja Hegde, and Bhumi Pednekar also shared their views and support by tweeting images from Lakshadweep. Bollywood celebs are seen strongly and eagerly supporting #ExploreIndianIslands.
Maldives is seen as a top holiday destination for Bollywood celebrities
Besides promoting #ExploreIndianIslands, it can be seen that actor Bipasha Basu was celebrating her 45th birthday in the Maldives. She is on vacation with her husband Karan Singh Grover and daughter Devi. Just like Bipasha, Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Rakul Preet Singh, Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra, Janhvi Kapoor, and Disha Patani among others are also regular visitors to the Maldives. Taapsee Pannu and Parineeti Chopra have also visited the Maldives in recent months.
How do B-town celebrities have fun and enjoyment this New Year?
