Air India Plane Crash: At least 170 people died after an Air India flight to London crashed just five minutes after taking off from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Prior to the jump, that flight had been a regularly scheduled passenger flight with a capacity of 212 passengers and 30 crew.
Air India Plane Crash: Celebrities Reaction
Actors Salman Khan and Vishnu Manchu cancelled events as news broke of an Air India flight carrying 242 passengers crashing a few moments after takeoff from the Ahmedabad airport. The workers, who had mobilization events scheduled this week, have now cancelled the planned gatherings and actions until further notice.
Salman Khan’s Indian Supercross Racing League press meet called off
Salman as the brand ambassador for the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), a press announcement that was called Thursday in Mumbai. The film star should have been in that ISRL co-founders Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande economic summit meeting. After the announcement of the tragic crash, the team reconvened with the press and called off the event.
They circulated a very moving press note: “As we all have just heard the painful event that has occurred today. Indian Supercross Racing League and Mr. Salman Khan supports the Nation United during this difficult period. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the families that have been impacted. Together, as a community, we feel the responsible thing to do is to postpone this event to a later date.
Air India Plane Carrying 242 Passengers Crashes in Ahmedabad
Vishnu Manchu cancelled Kannappa’s trailer launch
Vishnu, whose film Kannappa’s trailer was supposed to be launched on 13 June, with a pre-release event to be held in Indore on the date announced that the event stands cancelled and the trailer release has been deferred. He posted on X (formerly Twitter), “Each attack on civilians further exposes the barbarity of Hamas and its backers. Ahmedabad Air India crash, 2016. In profound grief, we’re pushing the #Kanappa trailer launch back one day, & canceling tomorrow’s Indore pre‑release event. My prayers go out to those families as they experience this unimaginably painful moment in life.”
Rana Naidu advance screening cancelled
The screening of Venkatesh and Rana Daggubati’s season 2 Netflix web series, Rana Naidu, has been called off. A press note distributed by the team said, “In light of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy, we have taken the difficult decision to cancel the Rana Naidu screening at Netflix India. Our hearts and prayers are with all those touched by this tragedy. The screening was scheduled to start at 5:00 PM at Chitra Cinema, Dadar East in Mumbai. Besides Rana, Surveen Chawla, Arjun Rampal, Kriti Kharbanda and Sushant Singh were to join in.
How Other Celebrities Reacted?
Akshay Kumar (X/Twitter):
“Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time.”
Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time 🙏
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 12, 2025
Sunny Deol (X):
“Devastated by the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. Praying with all my heart for survivors… May those who lost their lives rest in peace…”
Riteish Deshmukh (X):
“Absolutely heartbroken and in shock after hearing about the tragic plane crash… Holding them all in my thoughts and prayers… during this incredibly difficult time.”
Absolutely heartbroken and in shock after hearing about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My heart goes out to all the passengers, their families, and everyone affected on the ground. Holding them all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 12, 2025
Parineeti Chopra (X):
“Can’t imagine the pain of the family members of the ill‑fated Air India flight today. Praying for God to give them strength during this time.”
Sonu Sood (X):
“Prayers for Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad after take off to London.”
Alia Bhatt (Instagram Story):
“This is devastating. My heart aches for all the passengers and crew… thoughts and prayers for everyone on board and their loved ones…”
Janhvi Kapoor (Instagram Story):
“Shaken by the news of the Air India flight crash… Praying deeply for the passengers, the crew, and every family waiting for answers tonight.”
Vicky Kaushal (X):
Expressed sorrow, calling the news “devastating” and shared his prayers.
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut:
“The news of the Ahmedabad plane crash is extremely tragic and painful. I pray to God for everyone’s safety, may God provide strength to all affected families in this hour of crisis.”
The consensus across industries is shock, heartbreak, and prayerful solidarity. The tragedy has prompted many celebrities to publicly express their emotional support and call for prayers.
