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Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Chhaava actor Vineet Kumar Singh safely returns to Mumbai after being stranded in Dubai amid tensions in Middle East
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh had a stressful experience recently, when he was stranded at the Dubai airport due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Due to this unexpected turns of events, Vineet was stranded at the airport. The Superboys of Malegaon actor shared this news on social media. Also Read: Vineet Kumar Singh says box office is valued more than one's talent: 'Aajkal kaam ke baare mein kam baat hoti hai' A post shared by Maddock Films (@maddockfilms) Vineet shared an Instagram story, informing, 'I am at Dubai Airport. 9:23 pm Dubai Time. Immigration done. Waiting at the gate for my flight. Fingers crossed.' However, a few hours later, the actor safely landed in Mumbai and informed his fans with another story on his Instagram. Later, Vineet spoke to News 18, and said, 'We were clueless around 10 pm. Then we got the news that boarding had started. Flight takeoff was a little late, but everything was fine. Emirates Airlines and Dubai airport staff helped everyone.' A post shared by Viineet Kumar Siingh (@vineet_ksofficial) On the work front, Vineet was last seen in Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava. The film emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2025, and Vineet's performance in the period drama was widely appreciated. Other than Chhaava, Vineet was also seen in Reema Kagti's Superboys of Malegaon and Sunny Deol's Jaat. Vineet, who began his acting journey in 2002, has been a part of films such as Mukkabaaz, Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly, Bombay Talkies, and more. Earlier in May, Vineet and his wife Ruchira announced her first pregnancy.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Chhaava' actor Vineet Kumar Singh is back in Mumbai after getting stuck in Dubai due to Middle East tensions: ‘We were clueless'
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh , known for his role in the film 'Chhaava', is back in Mumbai after getting stranded at the Dubai airport due to a sudden closure of airspace in parts of the Middle East. The situation left passengers confused and waiting for updates, but thankfully, Vineet landed safely in Mumbai early on Tuesday around 3:45 am IST. 'We were clueless around 10 PM' Speaking to News18 after reaching Mumbai, Vineet said, 'We were clueless around 10 pm. Then we got the news that boarding started. Flight takeoff [was] little late but everything was fine. Emirates Airlines and Dubai airport staff helped everyone.' A tense night in the Middle East On Monday night, several reports confirmed that some parts of the Middle East had shut down their airspace. This happened shortly after Iran launched missile strikes on US bases in Qatar. Vineet was at Dubai Airport when the news broke out. He shared an update on his Instagram Stories at the time. His message read, 'I am at Dubai Airport. 9.23pm Dubai Time. Immigration done. Waiting at the gate for my flight (airplane emoji). Fingers crossed.' Safe landing and a heartfelt update Later, once he landed in Mumbai, Vineet posted another update for his fans and followers. He simply wrote, 'Landed (airplane emoji). Mumbai (red heart emoji).' His scheduled departure from Dubai was at 9:40 pm on Monday, but due to the airspace closure, there was a delay. Fortunately, flights resumed, and Vineet made it back home without any issues. What caused the airspace closure? The closure of the airspace in Qatar was a precautionary step taken just before Iran launched six missiles towards US military bases in the country. Following this, Bahrain and Kuwait also shut their airspace for a short time. The officials described this as a temporary measure to avoid any risk to civilian flights. Vineet Kumar Singh's film journey Vineet began his acting journey at the age of 21 with the film 'Pitaah' in 2002. Since then, he has been part of several notable films including 'Chhaava', 'Mukkabaaz', 'Bombay Talkies', and 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Fans have also appreciated his performances in 'Ugly' and 'Daas Dev'. Kajol Gets CANDID About Motherhood Lessons and Son Yug's Debut In 'Karate Kids: Legends' | Exclusive
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Vineet Kumar Singh Lands In Mumbai After Being Stranded At Dubai Amid Middle East Airspace Closure
New Delhi: Chhaava actor Vineet Kumar Singh has safely landed at the Mumbai airport after being stranded at Dubai for hours amid the airspace closure, triggered by the rising Middle East tensions. Vineet shared two Instagram Stories to let his fans updated about his whereabouts. What's Happening Vineet Kumar Singh shared an Instagram Story on Monday night. It read, "I am at Dubai Airport. 9.23pm Dubai Time. Immigration done. Waiting at the gate for my flight (airplane emoji). Fingers crossed." On Tuesday morning, he shared an update with his fans and followers on the platform. He wrote, "Landed (airplane emoji). Mumbai (red heart emoji)." After landing in Mumbai, Vineet Kumar Singh told News 18, "We were clueless around 10 pm. Then we got the news that boarding started. Flight takeoff [was] little late but everything was fine. Emirates Airlines and Dubai airport staff helped everyone." Vineet's scheduled departure from the Dubai airport was 9.40 pm on Monday. Vineet also thanked the airlines staff for handling the situation delicately. About Middle East Airport Closure On Monday, the Qatari airspace was temporarily closed, amid the heightened threats, before Iran launched at least six missiles towards US bases in Qatar. Officials had described the airspace closure as a precautionary and temporary measure. Bahrain and Kuwait had also closed their countries' airspace temporarily. In A Nutshell
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Vineet Kumar Singh returns home after being stranded in Dubai due to Middle East airspace closure: 'We were clueless'
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh, who was in Dubai when the closure of airspace over several parts of the Middle East was announced, has reached Mumbai safely. Speaking with News18, Vineet said that he was "clueless around 10 pm" as he waited for his boarding at the Dubai airport. However, his fear was dispelled when the boarding started even though a "little late". Vineet Kumar Singh has starred in films such as Chhaava and Mukkabaaz. Vineet told News18 after landing in Mumbai, 'We were clueless around 10 pm. Then we got the news that boarding started. Flight takeoff [was] little late but everything was fine. Emirates Airlines and Dubai airport staff helped everyone." Vineet landed in Mumbai early Tuesday, around 3:45 am IST. He lauded the ground staff of the airlines for handling the situation calmly and efficiently. His scheduled departure time from Dubai was 9.40 pm on Monday. On Monday night, reports surfaced about sections of airspace being shut down in the Middle East after Iran's missile strikes on US establishments in Qatar. Vineet had then shared an update on his Instagram Stories about his travels from the Dubai Airport. Vineet shared updates on his Instagram Stories. His note read, 'I am at Dubai Airport. 9.23pm Dubai Time. Immigration done. Waiting at the gate for my flight (airplane emoji). Fingers crossed." On Tuesday morning, he shared an update with his fans and followers on the platform. He wrote, "Landed (airplane emoji). Mumbai (red heart emoji)." About Middle East airport closure On Monday, the Qatari airspace was temporarily closed, citing heightened threats, just before Iran launched at least six missiles towards US bases in Qatar. Officials had described the airspace closure as a precautionary and temporary measure. Bahrain and Kuwait had also closed their countries' airspace temporarily. About Vineet Kumar Singh Vineet began his acting career at the age of 21 with the film Pitaah (2002). He was also part of films such as Chhaava, Mukkabaaz, Bombay Talkies, and Gangs of Wasseypur. Fans also lauded his performance in Ugly and Daas Dev.
India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vineet Kumar back in Mumbai after stuck at Dubai airport amid Middle East tensions
Actor Vineet Kumar Singh, known for his roles in 'Mukkabaaz' and 'Chhaava', safely returned to Mumbai early Tuesday after being stranded at Dubai Airport due to an unexpected airspace shutdown over parts of the Middle East. He landed around 3:45 am raised concerns about his flight on Monday night after sharing an update from Dubai Airport, coinciding with reports of airspace closures over the UAE, Bahrain, and Qatar. In his Instagram story, he wrote, 'I am at Dubai Airport. 9:23 pm Dubai Time. Immigration done. Waiting at the gate for my flight. Fingers crossed (sic).' advertisementUpon his return to India, the actor spoke to News18 and said, 'We were clueless around 10:00 pm." The actor's scheduled departure time was 09:40 pm, but escalating tensions amid Israel-Iran war resulting in airspace closure left passengers uncertain about takeoff.'Then we got the news that boarding started. Flight takeoff [was] little late but everything was fine. Emirates Airlines and Dubai airport staff helped everyone," he added. Fortunately, the actor was among those who departed from Dubai safely. Singh is currently back home in Mumbai. The airspace restrictions occurred after Iran launched missiles at US bases in Qatar, including the Al Udeid airbase, according to reports. Explosions were heard in Doha, and Qatar has closed its US has activated air defense systems at the Ain al-Assad airbase in Iraq. This marks a significant escalation in the West Asia conflict, potentially drawing in more countries. The attack comes as US President Donald Trump is set to meet with his national security team to assess the situation.- EndsMust Watch
