New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- 'Kantara' star Rishabh Shetty has hailed Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage during the Flydubai mid-air crisis, saying the injured pilot put the lives of passengers before his own.

Sharing a tribute on his Instagram Stories, Shetty wrote, "My salute to Captain #SmitMachchhar. Even after being seriously injured, he put the lives of others before his own and fought bravely to protect them. His courage helped save hundreds of lives. Praying for your speedy recovery and good health. India is proud of you #CaptainSmit #India."

Machchhar, who is recovering in a UAE hospital, was injured after being attacked by his co-pilot aboard a Flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Despite his injuries, he managed to ...