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Hrithik Roshan Narrowly Missed Istanbul Airport Attack

Hrithik Roshan Narrowly Missed Istanbul Airport Attack
Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan smiles during a promotional event of a beverage manufacturing company in New Delhi May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur (INDIA)
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Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan smiles during a promotional event of a beverage manufacturing company in New Delhi May 23, 2008. REUTERS/Vijay Mathur (INDIA)

MUMBAI -- Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan was stuck at the Istanbul's Ataturk airport, few hours before the terrorist attack that has killed at least 36 people.

The 42-year-old Bang Bang (2014) star, who was vacationing in Africa with sons Hrehaan and Hridhaan, was on his way back to India when he missed his connecting flight at the Istanbul's airport.

"Missed connecting flight at Istanbul and were stuck at airport next flight was next day, but took economy and flew out earlier. #Prayers4istanbul," Hrithik tweeted.

missed connecting flight at Istanbul n wer stuck at airport next flight ws next day,but took economy n flew out earlier. #Prayers4istanbul

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 28, 2016

The actor thanked the airport staff for the assistance and also asked his fans to come together in the fight against terrorism.

"Was helped by the kindest staff at Istanbul airport hours ago. Shocking news. Innocents killed for religion. We must stand united against terrorism," he added.

Ws helped by d kindest staff at Istanbul arport hours ago. Shocking news. Innocents killed 4 religion.V must stand united against terrorism.

— Hrithik Roshan (@iHrithik) June 29, 2016

Three suspected Islamic State group suicide bombers targeted the international terminal of Istanbul's Ataturk airport, killing at least 36 people and wounding many others.

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