Comedian Bharti Singh has received backlash for seemingly vacationing in Thailand as military tensions between India and Pakistan escalate.

In her latest vlog on her YouTube channel, a visibly emotional Bharti addressed the harsh comments she has been receiving and clarified that she was in the country for a shoot.

“I’m in Thailand for work and not for holiday. We had a shoot for 10 days and we had committed to this project 3-4 months ago. It is not professional to ditch someone at the last moment,” she said. “India is a very strong nation aur isse koi hila nahin sakta. When I read your comments, I don’t get angry, I just feel aap log bahut bhole ho,” the 40-year-old added.

Breaking down, the comedian went on to share: “Yes, [Amritsar, where her family lives] and the country is going through turmoil. But my family is safe... and I have full trust in my country and the government.”