From Shahrukh Khan to Sanjay Dutt, Bollywood stands tall with Punjab’s fight against floods

Punjabi stars leading on the ground

Diljit Dosanjh has adopted 10 villages in the Majha region, promising long-term rehabilitation, solar power support, and essential supplies. His manager Sonalika and her team are already on the ground in flood-affected villages.

Satinder Sartaaj himself was seen active on the field as he distributed ration, cattle feed, green fodder, etc in Ajnala, Ferozepur, Fazilka, etc areas, saying: “We must all become a pillar of strength for our people in these trying times.”

Singer Jasbir Jassi was the first one to be on the ground as he came to his home district, Gurdaspur, to be with the affected people. He opened a helpline for flood victims to report urgent needs, such as fodder and drinking water, and stated that he had reached out to Bollywood actors like Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt on this issue.

Gippy Grewal, a Punjabi singer-actor, sent trucks filled with silage to save cattle, which are the lifeline of many farming families, while Karan Aujla donated a motorboat to support rescue work in submerged villages.

Punjabi Actors Ranjit Bawa and Babbu Mann have pledged their overseas tour earnings to aid victims.

Young Punjabi artists like Resham Anmol, Love Gill, and Jas Bajwa are actively working on the ground to ensure that supplies reach even the remotest areas. They can be seen wading through floodwaters, navigating motorboats, and helping in the villages as well.

Bollywood stars express solidarity

Shah Rukh Khan posted on X: “My heart goes out to those in Punjab impacted by these devastating floods. Sending prayers and strength… The spirit of Punjab shall never break.”

Sanjay Dutt wrote: “The devastation caused by the floods in Punjab is heartbreaking. I will support in every way I can. May Babaji bless and protect all in Punjab.”

Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma, who belongs to Amritsar, expressed grief: “Feeling heartbroken seeing my Punjab suffering due to floods. My prayers are with all the families affected. Stay strong, we are with you.”

Actor Bharti Singh posted an emotional video on social media as she said,” I hail from Punjab and my heart always remain here itself..I am in pain to see the devastation. i keep on taking updates from my mother and sister. I must appreciate the role of SGPC in reaching out to masses and the selfless sewa which people are doing on ground.”

Suniel Shetty added his voice to the chorus of support, writing, “The images coming out of Punjab are heartbreaking. Offering my prayers and ardaas for my Punjabi brothers, sisters, and our hardworking farmers. These are testing times, and it’s on all of us to come forward and help in every way we can. Stay strong Punjab… we are with you.”

Filmmaker Karan Johar posted on Instagram, which was widely shared on X, saying, “Our friends and family in Punjab are facing a challenging time due to the devastating floods. I am sending my prayers and strength to help them navigate through this hardship. Please contribute in any way you can and ensure that you share only verified information.”

Actor Sidharth Malhotra added, “My heart goes out to all those impacted by the floods in Punjab. I am praying for strength, safety, and relief for everyone involved.”

Actress Himanshi Khurana pledged to resettle 10 families, writing on social media, “Today, seeing Punjab in such a condition, every Punjabi’s heart is crying. We will make our Punjab like it was before.”

Shehnaz Gill’s starrer Punjabi movie Ikk Kudi, originally set to release on September 19, has been postponed to October 31. Gill posted this update on her Instagram account.

“The entire team of Ikk Kudi has decided to postpone the release of the film to 31st October 2025 due to the unexpected and severe flood situation across several regions of Punjab. We feel it is our responsibility to stand with our people during these challenging times. The Ikk Kudi team is in touch with various NGOs and, with God’s grace, will do our best to support Punjab. We stand with Punjab.”

Shilpa Shetty prayed for healing and safety: “Heartbroken to see the suffering caused by the floods in Punjab.”

Vicky Kaushal shared a simple yet powerful message: “Rabb meher bakhshe” (May God bless).

Bhumi Pednekar too used her platform to send prayers for those suffering, Ananya Pandey, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and many other actors too expressed solidarity with Punjab floods victims.

Celebrities reaching the ground

Randeep Hooda travelled to Gurdaspur, joining relief efforts with the Global Sikhs Foundation. Calling the scenes “heartbreaking,” he urged people across India to step forward.

Sonu Sood, who has become a beacon of hope during crisis, set up a helpline number through his foundation. “Punjab is my soul,” he declared, assuring that his team would not stop until every displaced family receives help. His sister, Malvika Sood, has been personally distributing aid in relief camps.

More than 1,400 villages are underwater, over 3 lakh acres of paddy fields have been damaged, and lakhs of people are struggling in temporary shelters. Yet, the combined force of Punjabi and Bollywood artists has brought not just relief materials but also hope.

The images of tractors carrying rations, singers wading through waist-deep waters to deliver essentials, and Bollywood voices echoing solidarity are a reminder that Punjab’s legendary chardi kala—its ever-rising spirit—remains unbroken.