A horrifying tragedy shook the nation when an Air India flight crashed shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad. The incident left the entire country stunned. As per early reports, the Boeing 727 aircraft departed from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, heading for London. Within a few minutes of being airborne, the plane went down near the Meghaninagar area. The devastating crash claimed many lives and left families shattered in grief.
The aircraft was carrying around 242 people, including the crew. The news quickly spread across media platforms, leaving citizens heartbroken and desperate for updates. As information about the crash surfaced, social media platforms flooded with messages of condolences and prayers. Celebrities from both the television industry and Bollywood expressed deep sorrow.
TV actor Karan Kundrra took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle and shared his grief. He posted, “Very shocking news that such a tragedy has occurred.. I really wish and pray that some miracle happens and there are survivors who come out safe! My deep sympathies with the family of everyone on board. Very sad.”
Very shocking news that such a tragedy has occurred.. I really wish and pray that some miracle happens and there are survivors who come out safe! My deep sympathies with the family of everyone on board 🙏🏼 very sad
— Karan Kundrra (@kkundrra) June 12, 2025Aly Goni, Karan’s fellow actor and Laughter Chefs co-star, was also quick to react. He wrote a heartfelt note praying for the passengers, crew, and their families. Rahul Vaidya, known for his powerful voice and reality show appearances, too expressed his sorrow through his social media account, sending prayers for everyone involved.
Kumkum Bhagya actress Leena Jumani, who hails from Ahmedabad, felt personally shaken by the tragedy. She mentioned during a chat with BollywoodLife that the news deeply saddened her. She revealed she was constantly following updates about the incident and hoped for some positive news amidst the heartbreaking situation.
Television actor Param Singh spoke to entertainment portal Zoom about the shocking development. At first, he couldn’t believe what he heard and admitted he had no words to express his feelings. He said it was too distressing for him to process and that he prayed for the victims and their families.
Popular actress Hina Khan also took a moment to mourn the loss and extended her prayers and condolences through her social media. Many of her fans joined in expressing sympathy in the comments.
The tragedy wasn’t limited to affecting the television fraternity alone. Several Bollywood stars voiced their grief over the plane crash. Akshay Kumar, known for his active support during national emergencies, expressed shock over the incident. Shah Rukh Khan too shared a post, sending strength to the families of those onboard. Sunny Deol and Sonu Sood, both actors known for their philanthropy, mourned the loss and prayed for the victims and their loved ones.
The nation stayed glued to the news, hoping for some miracle. Emergency response teams reached the site quickly and began rescue operations. However, the scale of the disaster was massive. Authorities released helpline numbers for families seeking information about their loved ones.
The Air India crash stands as one of the darkest incidents in recent times. Celebrities, citizens, and leaders came together in shock and solidarity. While investigations began to uncover the cause behind the crash, the nation prayed for the victims and their families, hoping for strength and peace in this hour of tragedy.
