B-Town folk on where they were last year on this date, and what they will do today
The names that follow may or may not have been in the thick of things as the tragic events of 26/11 unfolded. But one thing is certain, it affected them all profoundly. They remember the day and reveal what they will do this year in remembrance of that day.
Bipasha Basu
I was shooting for Aa Dekhen Zara at Goregaon on 26/11. While I was on the way back I saw the Vile Parle blast and was stranded in the crazy chaos. We somehow drove through the melee to reach home that night. This year, on 26/11, I'd be rehearsing for a show. I want terrorism to be wiped off the face of the earth. Is that asking for too much?
Hema Malini
I was in Mumbai. Some-one told me to watch television. I couldn't believe what I saw. November 26 used to be associated with so many wonderful things. It is a meat-less day and a friend's wedding anniversary. Now the joy of that day is gone forever. Now 26/11 is a day of terror forever. I'll be in Turkey shooting this year. I will remember the day with a heavy heart. My love to all those who lost dear ones on that day.
Neil Nitin Mukesh
I remember I was shooting in at Film City on 26/11 last year. I wish we could change that day in Mumbai. I wish people who lost their loved ones would get back their happiness. This 26/11 I'll pray for the soul of the dead and hope that their families' wounds would heal.
Tusshar Kapoor
I was in Cape Town shooting when 26/11 happened. Ideally I'd never want such a horror to revisit Mumbai. But life is not about ideal situations.
Imtiaz Ali
I remember I came home from a late-night film. I got messages to switch on the TV. What I was watching, horrified me for the next 70 hours. When we relive that horror this year we have to be sensitive and not remind the families of 26/11 victims just to create media content. On the other hand, this year, media should ascertain from the authorities and tell the common man what he must do if a similar situation were to arise again.
Farhan Akhtar
It was my first episode of Oye! It's Friday and I had just finished shooting it with Hrithik. When we came out, it was all over TV and we had heard about Café Leopold. We were asked to rush home immediately as chaos was expected on the roads. For a few days, we remained glued to our TV sets as we couldn't venture out for safety reasons.
Arshad Warsi
I was shooting in Wai. I drove into Mumbai and out on 26/11 last year. I'm going to a charity dinner hosted by Prince Michael in memory of people who lost their lives on 26/11.
Neha Dhupia
On 26/11 last year, I was at a movie premiere. Everyone started to leave. That was very unusual. Little did we know what was happening outside. Wish it had never happened."
Rahul Khanna
Last year on 26/11, I was travelling out of the country and was glued to the live TV coverage feeling helpless watching home hometown under attack. I hope all the brave innocent souls we lost are at peace and in a better place.
Abbas Tyrewala
I was in Chennai working on my music on this day last year. There was a cyclone that day, almost as if the elements were reflecting the darkness and turmoil in Mumbai. This 26th I am tempted to be at the Taj for dinner. But maybe that's just being stubbornly sentimental. Maybe I'll just say a prayer for those who were murdered by pathetic, desperate imbeciles, misled by enemies of God and humanity.
Pooja Bedi
I was at home on 26/11 watching the horror unfold on TV. This year I'm hosting a 26/11 memorial function by the DVK Foundation in London at the Kensington Palace. It is to support victims of terror attacks and to provide financial assistance to families.
Celina Jaitly
I was saved from the attack on Trident hotel by 15 minutes. It's sad that after the ghastly 26/11 attack, the Indians' anger and outrage lasted only a few days. Kasab is still in jail and everyone has moved on without making the correction in our security system that made the attack possible. This is alarming.
Dino Morea
I was in Los Angeles on 26/11 last year. Watched it all on TV. If I could reverse the clock, I'd love to wipe out the horror of that day and make it just another normal day in Mumbai. This year on 26/11, I want Kasab to be sentenced. What is this game that is being played regarding his hand in 26/11?
Rajeev Khandelwal
Last year, I was in Spain on 26/11 and this year, I feel the ghost is returning only around 26/11 whereas it should have haunted us everyday. Very soon, it will be forgotten only to be remembered again next year. I hope, we as citizens, should unite and never let the administration and people in general bury or forget the losses of this day and convey to the perpetrators that they dare not toy with the thought of repeating it again.
Vivek Oberoi
I was shooting in Philadelphia with Saif, Bebo and Rensil. We were worried sick about our families and friends and so scared and shocked at what's happening to our Mumbai. Felt very helpless being so far away. My cousin works at the Oberoi and my family and I were panicking, but he was very lucky to have finished his shift just ten minutes before the attack. I hope and pray that our city, our nation, our people never have to go through such a tragedy again.
I want to be shoulder to shoulder with many other proud and responsible Mumbaikars, hoping to give our patriotic fervour and emotions a constructive channel to actually make a difference. To be inspired by the memory of our heroes and not let their sacrifices be in vain.
Adnan Sami
I remember I was heading towards the Taj for a Japanese meal on 26/11. My song 'Mumbai City' with Jermaine Jackson contains my tribute to the spirit of 26/11. We won't go down into the night, no matter what.
Manoj Bajpai
I had just returned from Malaysia on 26/11 last year. I'll be shooting in Dubai this year.
Sonu Sood
I was in an event at the Marriott on 26/11 last year when suddenly everyone panicked. I didn't realise anything was seriously amiss until I saw the news. Nothing worse could've happened to Mumbai. I feel it's time we collectively stood up against terrorism. Advertisement
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