Seventeen years after the 26/11 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, Amitabh Bachchan has honored the victims and heroes by lending his voice as the narrator of a new short film on the anniversary of the tragedy. An animated tribute shared by Amrita Fadnavis on social media was unveiled during the commemoration, while Akshay Kumar and several other celebrities also paid their respects.

The short film, voiced by Amitabh, tells how Mumbai’s resilience stood firm despite the barbaric attack on November 26, 2008.

Amrita Fadnavis posted the video on Instagram and wrote, “A powerful video played at the ‘Global Peace Honours’. A tribute to the families of martyrs of 26/11 and victims of Pahalgam attack at the Gateway of India. It gave the audience goosebumps.”

As India observed the 17th anniversary of one of its worst terror attacks, tributes poured in from across the film industry. Akshay Kumar posted on X, “Never forgive, never forget. Jai Hind. #26/11.”

Celebrities including Veer Pahriya, Zoya Akhtar and Akshay Oberoi re-shared Mumbai Police’s memorial message, while Vikrant Massey replied with folded hands and heart emojis.

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Actress Isha Koppikar also paid an emotional tribute, saying, “My deepest condolences to the martyrs of 26/11 and Pahalgam. Their pain, sacrifice and courage remind us every day to be better people and better Indians. India will never forget them.” He expressed pride in being a part of the tribute organized at the Gateway of India, saying, “Some heroes wear the uniform and they are never erased from history.”

The 26/11 attacks carried out by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists left 166 people dead and around 300 injured during the 60-hour siege at several locations in Mumbai. Security forces killed nine attackers, while the sole surviving gunman, Ajmal Kasab, was captured, sentenced to death in 2010, and hanged in 2012.