Nushrratt Bharuccha opens up about being stuck in war-hit Israel: 'It was a situation nobody can prepare you for...'

In 2023, Nushrratt Bharuccha got stuck in Israel when war broke out. She had gone there to attend the Haifa International Film Festival. Later, she was safely rescued. Nushrratt has now shared how scared and helpless she felt during that time.
An Experience No One Can Be Ready For
In a chat with News18, Nushrratt said the situation in Israel was something no one could ever be ready for. She shared that even books can’t teach you how to handle such moments. Within just 12 hours, she truly understood what it means to feel helpless, realising that education and smartness don’t always help in such times.

Waking Up to Sirens and Chaos
The actress shared that being stuck in a war-like situation was terrifying. She admitted that during those tense moments, she truly believed she might never get to see her family again.
Nushrratt recalled waking up to loud sirens and bomb blasts. She rushed to the basement, unsure of what was happening or how long she’d be stuck there. There was no guarantee of safety, and people were being shot on the streets. The fear was so intense, she didn’t even dare to look outside. Everything felt unreal and terrifying, and the silence was so deep, it felt like even a small sound could be dangerous.

A Basement Full of Silence and Fear
She further shared that the basement had people from different countries, but no one knew what to do. Everyone was scared and confused, and the only thing that surrounded them was silence. No one could speak or make sense of the situation.
The Toughest Hours of Her Life
Nushrratt said that being stuck in Israel was the hardest time she had ever faced. She truly believed she wouldn’t make it out and feared she might never see her family or friends again. At that moment, she felt like everything was over.
In the end, she expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Indian authorities for rescuing all Indian citizens safely from Israel during the crisis.