Bollywood Stars Aly Goni and Iqbal Khan Share Deep Concerns Over Families in J&K Amidst Communication Blackout

The recent developments and subsequent communication blackout in Jammu and Kashmir have left many across the nation reeling, but for celebrities with deep roots in the region, the anxiety is profound. Television actors Aly Goni and Iqbal Khan, both hailing from J&K, have openly shared their heartfelt worries for their families caught in the midst of the escalating situation, highlighting the human impact of the unprecedented measures.

Aly Goni, known for his work in popular daily soaps, has been vocal about his distress.

His sister, Ilham, along with her husband and their two children—a niece and nephew—are currently in Jammu. A few days before the significant announcements and the subsequent communication lockdown, they had traveled from Srinagar to Jammu. However, even with his family in Jammu, Aly experienced two agonizing days of complete silence, unable to reach them.

“I was really worried, I literally cried,” Aly revealed, expressing the emotional toll the situation took on him. The relief was immense when he finally managed a brief call to his brother-in-law, who confirmed they were safe. Yet, the uncertainty persists. “Though my family is in Jammu, which is comparatively safer than Srinagar, the entire state is affected, and I just pray that everything goes back to normal soon and everyone is safe,” he added, reflecting the collective hope for peace.

Equally distressed is actor Iqbal Khan, whose family resides in the heart of Srinagar.

For three days, Iqbal faced a complete communication block, unable to connect with his parents and younger brother. This prolonged silence was particularly agonizing for him, as he maintains a daily ritual of calling his family. “My parents and younger brother are there. I have been extremely worried as I haven’t been able to talk to them for three days now.

I usually call them daily,” Iqbal shared, his voice laden with helplessness. The inability to ascertain their well-being has left him in a state of constant anxiety. “I just hope that everything is fine and that people are safe there,” he expressed, echoing the fervent prayers of countless others with loved ones in the region.

The concerns voiced by Aly Goni and Iqbal Khan underscore the widespread emotional turmoil gripping families separated by the communication shutdown.

Their public appeals and expressions of worry bring a personal dimension to the geopolitical changes, reminding everyone of the profound human element at stake in Jammu and Kashmir.