Comedian Bharti Singh faced criticism for being in Thailand during the escalation of India-Pakistan tensions. Many accused her of vacationing amid the crisis. In her new vlog, the comedian clarified that she is in Bangkok for professional commitments, not leisure.

Singh got emotional in her vlog and responded to the harsh comments about her being in Thailand, while her family in Amritsar deals with uncertainty amid the escalating tensions.

She began her video by acknowledging her family’s presence in Amritsar and reassured fans that they were safe.

“Yes, the city and the country is going through turmoil. But my family is safe… I have full trust in my country and the government… India is a very strong nation aur isse koi hilaa nahi sakta (nothing can shake its spirit)… When I read your comments, I don’t get angry. I just feel aap log bahot bhole ho (I sometimes think that you people are very innocent),” she said.

“I want to clarify to everyone I’m here for work and not for any holiday. We had a shoot for 10 days, and we had committed 3-4 months ago to this project. A lot of preparation has gone into it, and it is not professional to ditch someone at the last moment,” she added.

Towards the end, Singh broke down and recalled the hurtful remarks of trolls accusing her of being indifferent toward her family and country.

“I do get tense and cry a lot… And the harsh comments do affect me. I can’t just ignore them because you people are a part of my family…. Once again, I want to say that I have trust in my country and my government. It is my family who is encouraging me to work amid the tough times, as the show must go on,” she added.

The ‘Laughter Chef’ star concluded the clip by urging her fans not to panic.