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Ajith to Nargis Fakhri, Indian celebs who are stranded in West Asia amid Iran-Israel war

Updated On: 02 March, 2026 02:14 PM IST | Athulya Nambiar

Several Indians have been stranded in the West Asia as countries in the Gulf regions got caught in between Iran and Israel war that ensued over the weekend. Here are some Indian celebrities who are currently in the West Asia and awaiting de-escalation

Celebs stuck in Dubai

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Celebs stuck in Dubai
Esha Gupta 
Esha, currently in Abu Dhabi, has shared that the situation feels “scary and very tough,” but she and others in the region are safe for now, and she is hopeful of returning home soon

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Esha Gupta

Esha, currently in Abu Dhabi, has shared that the situation feels “scary and very tough,” but she and others in the region are safe for now, and she is hopeful of returning home soon

Ajith Kumar
The Tamil superstar is stranded in Dubai due to widespread flight cancellations amid the Middle East conflict, but his team has confirmed he is safe there.

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Ajith Kumar

The Tamil superstar is stranded in Dubai due to widespread flight cancellations amid the Middle East conflict, but his team has confirmed he is safe there.

Sonal Chauhan 
Sonal has openly said she is stuck in Dubai after her return flight was cancelled, and she even appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help to get back to India. She has assured fans she is safe

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Sonal Chauhan

Sonal has openly said she is stuck in Dubai after her return flight was cancelled, and she even appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for help to get back to India. She has assured fans she is safe

Vishnu Manchu 
The actor was among the first to share updates from Dubai where he is stationed with his family. The actor had shared videos of missiles being witnessed from his home. However, he assured he and his family are safe

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Vishnu Manchu 

The actor was among the first to share updates from Dubai where he is stationed with his family. The actor had shared videos of missiles being witnessed from his home. However, he assured he and his family are safe

Erica Fernandes 
She is safe in Dubai but has described the current situation as "scary" and "frightening". Following a series of regional escalations—including retaliatory strikes that have impacted Gulf cities—she remains in the UAE due to temporary airspace closures and suspended flights

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Erica Fernandes 

She is safe in Dubai but has described the current situation as "scary" and "frightening". Following a series of regional escalations—including retaliatory strikes that have impacted Gulf cities—she remains in the UAE due to temporary airspace closures and suspended flights

Rochelle Rao
She and her husband Keith Sequeira along with their child are also in Dubai. They shared on Instagram that they are also stranded in Dubai but are safe

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Rochelle Rao

She and her husband Keith Sequeira along with their child are also in Dubai. They shared on Instagram that they are also stranded in Dubai but are safe

Keith Sequeira 
The couple expressed gratitude to the UAE government for ensuring the safety of tourists

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Keith Sequeira

The couple expressed gratitude to the UAE government for ensuring the safety of tourists

Subhashree Ganguly (actress) and her young son Yuvaan 
They are stuck in Dubai because of flight cancellations but have been confirmed safe by her husband, filmmaker Raj Chakraborty.

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Subhashree Ganguly (actress) and her young son Yuvaan

They are stuck in Dubai because of flight cancellations but have been confirmed safe by her husband, filmmaker Raj Chakraborty.

Nargis Fakhri 
She is reportedly in Dubai, where she has been sharing updates about being caught in the midst of rising regional tensions. She revealed on social media that she is experiencing "anxiety and dread" and struggling with sleepless nights due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

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Nargis Fakhri

She is reportedly in Dubai, where she has been sharing updates about being caught in the midst of rising regional tensions. She revealed on social media that she is experiencing "anxiety and dread" and struggling with sleepless nights due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East

PV Sindhu 
The athlete was at Dubai airport with her team when the city was attacked. She has been sharing updates about herself and her team's well being

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PV Sindhu 

The athlete was at Dubai airport with her team when the city was attacked. She has been sharing updates about herself and her team's well being

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