India, May 19 -- The last month was filled with anxiety and dread as India and Pakistan were on the brink of a war following the terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 dead. India's retaliatory Operation Sindoor against terror bases in Pakistan and Pak-occupied Kashmir led to Pakistan responding with artillery firing and drone attacks against many major Indian cities, particularly those close to the border. One heavily-targeted city was Jammu, home to actor Ridhi Dogra, among millions of others. In conversation with HT, the actor recalls the scary times. (Also read: Ridhi Dogra responds to backlash over working with Fawad Khan: 'We can open our arms and close them too when needed')

"It was very scary," says Ridhi, who was born and brough...