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Captain Smit Machhar Impresses Javed Akhtar, Who Says He Deserves 'Maha Veer Chakra'.
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News18•02-10-2026, 14:06
Captain Smit Machhar Impresses Javed Akhtar, Who Says He Deserves 'Maha Veer Chakra'.
- •Captain Smit Machhar's bravery is being discussed worldwide after a mid-air incident.
- •Javed Akhtar praised Captain Smit's bravery and advocated for him to receive the 'Maha Veer Chakra'.
- •On September 30, Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced an alleged violent altercation in the cockpit.
- •Despite being severely injured, Captain Smit managed to safely land the plane in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu also lauded Captain Smit's courage.
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Javed Akhtar praised Captain Smit Machhar's bravery on social media and stated that he undoubtedly deserves the Maha Veer Chakra, India's second-highest military gallantry award.
On September 30, 2026, Flydubai flight FZ1073 traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a violent cockpit altercation where the co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Machhar, causing the plane to descend rapidly before safely landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Captain Smit Machhar is an Indian commercial pilot originally from Mumbai with over a decade of experience who previously worked with SpiceJet before joining Flydubai.
