Bengali actress Subhashree Ganguly and son Yuvaan stranded in Dubai hotel amid Middle East airspace closure - Reports

Several Indians, among them actress Subhashree Ganguly and her little boy, remain stuck abroad due to flight cancellations sparked by rising unrest in West Asia. She had taken her son Yuvaan on a Dubai trip over his school break. The area's conflict and tightened airspace rules now block their flight back to India. Filmmaker Raj Chakraborty, her spouse, says they're both secure and complying with government directives.

Subhashree Ganguly follows the UAE stay-indoors advisory

Authorities in the UAE have advised residents and visitors to stay indoors as a precaution. According to News18, Subhashree and her son are following these instructions while closely monitoring the situation. The travel disruptions arise from heightened Middle East tensions after US and Israel strikes on Iranian sites. Temporary closures of Gulf airspace have triggered widespread flight cancellations, creating uncertainty for travelers.

Sonal Chauhan's social media plea

Sonal Chauhan, the actor, finds herself caught up in the flight chaos too. Stuck in Dubai without a solid way back, she turned to social media for aid. She posted to PM Narendra Modi: “Hon’ble PM @narendramodi ji, I am currently stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing crisis." Later, she followed up: “With flights canceled and no clear way to return to India, I respectfully seek the Government’s guidance for a safe journey home. Grateful for any support extended." Her posts blew up online, sparking demands for fast help from officials. A commenter noted, “Requesting concerned authorities to please look into this urgently. Citizens’ safety should be the top priority."

Several recommended linking up with Indian consulate staff in the UAE.

Sonal Chauhan's background

Sonal Chauhan is recognized for her roles in Hindi and Telugu films, notably starring alongside Emraan Hashmi in ‘Jannat’. Before acting, she won a tourism title in a beauty pageant and modeled professionally.

The embassy's response and support

The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi responded to mounting worries by announcing close collaboration with UAE officials and airlines to help trapped travelers. “The Embassy and Consulate are in touch with the UAE authorities and airlines for taking care of the Indian passengers stranded at the airports in UAE due to temporary and precautionary airspace closure. The UAE government and airline authorities have reassured full support." Authorities emphasized continuous work to protect and aid Indians hit by the short-term flight bans.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”