Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon has drawn attention and admiration for her emotional gesture of support toward Air India, days after the tragic AI171 plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 270 lives. The actress boarded an Air India flight and shared her experience on social media, describing the somber mood onboard and expressing solidarity with the airline’s crew and victims’ families.
“New Beginnings… To Rise and Fly Again”
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Raveena wrote:
“New Beginnings … to rise and fly again against all odds … to pick up and start all over, new resolve towards greater strength. The atmosphere solemn and the crew’s welcoming smiles, tinted with sadness. The silent passengers and crew bonding with unspoken condolences and subtle confidence.”
She also extended condolences to the bereaved families, calling the tragedy “a wound that will never heal” and praised the resilience of the airline staff.
AI171 Crash: A National Tragedy
The Air India AI171 flight, en route from Ahmedabad to London, crashed on June 12, moments after takeoff, striking a medical college hostel in Meghaninagar.
- Casualties: 241 onboard and 29 on the ground
- Nationalities: 169 Indians, 53 Britons, 7 Portuguese, 1 Canadian
- Sole Survivor: Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seat 11A
Industry and Public Reactions
Raveena’s post follows similar sentiments from comedian Vir Das, who praised Air India’s crew for their professionalism amid grief. Celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Sunny Deol also expressed sorrow over the crash.
Air India Responds
Air India and parent company Tata Group have announced ₹1 crore compensation for victims’ families and ₹25 lakh interim relief, while investigations into the crash continue.
