Smit Machhar: Captain Smit Machar's bravery is being discussed in the country and abroad after the incident that happened in the flydubai plane going from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After praising the Prime Minister and politicians, now Bollywood's Bhaijaan has also saluted Pilot Machar.
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Bollywood actor Salman Khan praised Captain Machar on his ex-handle late at night and wrote that he has done wonders and it would be a privilege to fly with him. After this post of Salman, his fans also praised the courage of the Captain.
Well done pilot ji, we all salute you, it will be a pleasure to fly with you.. Well done bro.. Capt #SmitMachchhar
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) October 2, 2026
Ranveer Singh also saluted Captain Smit Machar on Instagram, calling him 'Captain Courageous'. Actor Vicky Kaushal also called her 'braveheart' on his Instagram story.
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According to the report, there were 174 passengers on board the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, including 27 children. Captain Machar was allegedly attacked by the co-pilot in the cockpit of the aircraft. After this the plane suddenly started going downwards. Despite being seriously injured, the captain opened the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to get inside and take control of the situation. The plane later landed safely in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Captain Machar's courage has been appreciated by many people including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. PM Modi spoke to his family and praised their courage.
Captain Smit Machar has over 13 years of experience in the aviation sector and has a reported flying experience of around 9,750 hours. He has been a Captain at flydubai since June 2022. Before this he had served in SpiceJet for more than 11 years. The circumstances of the incident and the reason behind the alleged attack are under investigation.