Amy Virk's family stuck in Dubai, Punjabi singer expresses faith in UAE government: 'I appreciate their efforts and they are working tirelessly'

His wife & six year old are in Dubai, while he's in India but he's confident they are safe

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Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Ammy Virk
Ammy Virk

Dubai: Punjabi singer and actor Amy Virk has shared an emotional message regarding the safety of his family currently in the United Arab Emirates amid regional tensions. His wife and six-year-old daughter are in Dubai, and the singer revealed the personal toll the situation has taken on him.

In a heartfelt statement posted on Instagram, Virk said:

"The situation in the UAE has been weighing heavily on my heart. My wife and my six-year-old daughter are there, and as a husband and father, it's impossible not to feel emotional and tense during times like this. 'Papa, I will hide under my bed if something happens. I am a strong girl papa, don’t worry.' is not what a father wants to hear. Every news update feels personal. No matter how strong we try to be in public life, at the end of the day we are family people."

He added that his concern extends beyond his own family:

"At the same time, I know there are so many other families going through the same fear and anxiety. My prayers are not just for my loved ones, but for every person affected."

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Virk also acknowledged the efforts of the UAE authorities, expressing gratitude for their work in keeping residents safe:

"I also want to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts being made by the UAE authorities and the UAE government. From what I am being told today, they are working tirelessly to ensure people remain safe and supported during this time. For that, I am truly grateful."

He concluded with a message of hope for all affected:

"Let us continue to pray for peace, stability and the well-being of everyone there. May this phase pass soon and may all families feel secure and protected."

Manjusha Radhakrishnan
Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor
Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.

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