Beirut Explosion: Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Bhumi Pednekar extend prayers to victims of the massive blast

On August 4, a massive explosion took place in the Lebanese capital, Beirut. Around 70 people were killed and more than thousands were injured. Several Bollywood celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Bhumi Pednekar and Swara Bhasker expressed their shock and extended prayers to the victims of this horrific tragedy.

Here’s are some horrific visuals from the massive explosion that took place in Beirut on Tuesday.

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Taking to her Twitter handle Priyanka Chopra wrote, “This is awful. Absolutely devastating. Sending all my love and prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy. #Beirut,”

This is awful. Absolutely devastating. Sending all my love and prayers to everyone affected by this tragedy. #Beirut ?? https://t.co/xNVA3KLWRC

— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) August 4, 2020

“When your mind does not want to believe what your eyes have just seen. #Beirut and it’s people in my thoughts.” tweeted Farhan Akhtar.

When your mind does not want to believe what your eyes have just seen. #Beirut and it’s people in my thoughts .. ?

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) August 4, 2020

Bhumi Pednekar expressing her shock wrote, “This sent a shiver down my spine. So devastating. Our condolences are with the people of #Beirut. We are praying for you. 2020 can’t imagine it getting any worse.”

This sent a shiver down my spine. So devastating.Our condolences are with the people of #Beirut.We are praying for you ?
2020 can’t imagine it getting any worse. https://t.co/hO8g5NYAXZ

— bhumi pednekar (@bhumipednekar) August 5, 2020

Swara Bhasker tweeted, “Horrifying and heart-wrenching! Cannot imagine what devastation and pain there must be on the streets of #Beirut Ravaged one too many times!”

Horrifying and heart-wrenching! Cannot imagine what devastation and pain there must be on the streets of #Beirut Ravaged one too many times! ?????????????? https://t.co/WJCBuonPyh

— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) August 4, 2020

Neha Dhupia offering her prayers wrote, ” Scary visuals from Beirut…what’s going on…praying for everyone there”

Scary visuals from #Beirut … what’s going on … praying for everyone there ?

— Neha Dhupia (@NehaDhupia) August 4, 2020

“I am speechless by the images coming out of #Beirut after a devastating explosion. It is not only my husband’s city of origin, but Beirut is a city that holds the warmest memories for both of us and it’s large hearted citizens have left an imprint,” wrote Lisa Ray.

I am speechless by the images coming out of #Beirut after a devastating explosion. It is not only my husband’s city of origin, but Beirut is a city that holds the warmest memories for both of us and it’s large hearted citizens have left an imprint. https://t.co/iy4Oz6HL46

— Lisa Ray (@Lisaraniray) August 5, 2020

According to REUTERS the blast at port warehouses storing highly explosive material was the most powerful in years in Beirut. Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab shared a statement about the same and said, “I will not rest until we find those responsible for what happened, hold them accountable, and impose maximum punishment.”

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