Alia Bhatt-look-alike fan cries mid-flight after meeting Sanam Teri Kasam star Harshvardhan Rane. What he did next won the internet

Economic Times

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Harshvardhan Rane meets one of the "warmest passengers" during his flight from Bombay to Chandigarh. (Image- Screenshots from @harshvardhanrane)
Celebrity encounters are often fleeting, but every now and then, one turns unexpectedly emotional—and deeply touching. That's exactly what happened on a recent flight when Sanam Teri Kasam star Harshvardhan Rane met an overwhelmed fan, whose heartfelt reaction and his thoughtful response quickly melted the internet.
The fan, who bore a resemblance to Alia Bhatt, according to several netizens, was visibly emotional upon meeting the actor. Trying to compose herself mid-flight, she admitted, 'I always thought how can people cry for someone, but…' She then shared her special connection to Rane's film Sanam Teri Kasam, recalling how she watched a corrupted CD version during her school years and had only seen half of it for years. 'When I got access to the internet and phone, I finally watched the full movie,' she said.
Rane stood by quietly as she spoke, handing her a tissue and gently touching her forehead while saying, 'God bless you.' The moment was captured in a video he later shared on social media, captioned with appreciation for the 'warmest passenger' he'd met and a shout-out to the crew. The internet erupted with praise. Farah Khan commented, 'Soooo sweet this is harsh.' Others noted the fan's resemblance to Alia Bhatt, while one comment poignantly read, 'The way he touched her head—gentle, reverent… a glimpse of a soul that's healed, a man aligned with something greater.'
Harshvardhan Rane is currently immersed in the shooting of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, co-starring Sonam Bajwa. The romantic drama, which is set for a Dusshera release, has already created buzz with its passionate poster shared on May 27. The actor recently described the last few shoots as the most meditative filmmaking experience of his career.In addition to acting, according to IANS reports, Rane plans to finish Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat's climax shoot, ace his psychology honours exams by June-end, followed by a wildlife photography trip. He is also gearing up for a new film with Omung Kumar, which features Sadia Khateeb and Karan Veer Mehra. The project, backed by a team of experienced producers, is expected to go on the floors later this year.