India-China face-off at Galwan Valley: TV celebs salute martyrs who fought bravely; pray for the bereaved families

In a violent physical skirmish with Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley region of eastern Ladakh, twenty Indian soldiers, including a Colonel, were killed and several others grievously injured. The news has left many saddened, and several television celebs took to their social media account to show their solidarity with the Indian army and pay their last respects to the martyred. (Photo: Instagram)

Hina Khan paid her respects to the martyrs and their families, and tweeted, "Times are hard, the foe is harsh and the responsibility is harder. Just know that I and every Indian will stand with you @adgpi in solidarity to share that responsibility! Prayers for the martyrs and their bereaved families #GalwanValley #WithTheSoldier #JaiHind." (Photo: Instagram)

Sidharth Shukla showed his solidarity with the Indian army and shared, "For all what’s happening at the #GalwanValley .... Indian Army just want you to know we are all with you & v have complete faith in you ... your supreme sacrifice will not be in vain." (Photo: Instagram)

Completely saddened by the turn of events at the border, Gauahar tweeted, "Feeling so sad for our army bravehearts who lost their lives , but feeling so indebted for their sacrifice for the protection of our country! #jaiHind ! How quick are the losers to blame indian army for this !!! Asli patriotism toh ab dikh rahi hai inki ! #Dogle #doublestandards." (Photo: Instagram)

Karanvir Bohra took to his social media account to express his solidarity. He also shared that he will not use anything that is made in China, starting with their popular app, TikTok. He wrote, "Sending prayers and love to the martyred soul and their families. And now one by one I'm going to start disassociating with #madeinchina maal. Starting with @tiktok. Thank you @indiatiktok for all the love you have shown me, but this is necessary. Jai hind." (Photo: Instagram)

The perturbing incident has left many actors saddened for the martyrs and their families. Balika Vadhu fame Mahhi Vij shared photos of the martyrs and wrote, "Jai Hind." (Photo: Instagram)

Saluting the soldiers, the actor wrote, "Jai Jawan...to make the ultimate sacrifice...bravery beyond. Salute to three of you Sir's so that we can. enjoy our freedom and rides! #martyrs." (Photo: Instagram)

Karan Kundra, too, shared photo of the martyrs, which was re-shared by Ekta Kapoor, who wrote, "Jai Hind." (Photo: Instagram)

Bigg Boss fame Diandra Soares wrote, "For our braveheart soldiers we lost..... may their souls rest In eternal peace. May their families find strength. Heartbreaking. Om shanti #restineternalpeace #jaihind." (Photo: Instagram)