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Hindustan Times
an hour ago
- Hindustan Times
Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala missing post Ahmedabad plane crash, family in distress; everything to know
The tragic crash of an Air India flight in Ahmedabad on June 12 has left the nation in mourning. As officials confirm that 270 lives were lost in the accident, the process of identifying victims continues with 99 confirmed through DNA testing and 64 bodies handed over to grieving families. But feared to be amongst the 29 residents who lost their lives on the ground in Meghaninagar is Ahmedabad-based filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, popularly known as Mahesh Jirawala. His name has surfaced in connection with the crash after he went missing the same day. According to his wife, Hetal, his last known location was just 700 metres from the crash site. A post shared by Mahesh Jirawala (@mahesh_jirawala) A resident of Naroda, Mahesh Jirawala is best known for his work in Gujarati music videos and advertorials. He is the founder and CEO of Mahesh Jirawala Productions, a creative outfit that produces visual content primarily in regional languages. In 2019, he directed the film Cocktail Premi Pag Of Revenge, which starred Asha Panchal and Vruti Thakkar. Mahesh was also active on Instagram, frequently posting about upcoming projects and sharing behind-the-scenes moments from his shoots. He lived with his wife Hetal and their two children — a daughter and a son — in Naroda, a suburb of Ahmedabad. A post shared by Hetal Mahesh Jirawala (@ According to his wife, Mahesh left home on June 12 to meet someone near Law Garden. He called her at 1:14 pm to let her know he was on his way back. But when she tried to reach him at 1:40 pm — just minutes after the Air India plane took off from the Ahmedabad airport — his phone was switched off. 'His scooter and mobile phone are missing. All this is unusual since he would never use that route (as per the last location) to come home,' Hetal told PTI. The family has since submitted DNA samples to authorities in hopes of confirming whether Mahesh was among those killed when the aircraft crashed in Meghaninagar. As the investigation continues and more names are added to the heartbreaking list of victims, loved ones like Hetal are left waiting for answers.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Mahesh Jirawala missing after Ahmedabad crash—was the filmmaker among the on-ground victims near the crash location?
Mahesh Kalawadia, popularly known as Mahesh Jirawala, is feared to be among the victims of the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad. According to family statements, he has been missing since June 12—the day the London-bound plane crashed shortly after takeoff. His wife, Hetal, told PTI that Mahesh's last known location was traced to an area about 700 metres from the crash site in Meghaninagar. His phone has been unreachable since then, and he hasn't returned home. Mahesh Jirawala's career and work A resident of Naroda, Mahesh Jirawala is a known figure in Gujarat's entertainment circle. He directed several advertorials and Gujarati music videos and was the CEO of Mahesh Jirawala Productions. In 2019, he directed the Gujarati film Cocktail Premi Pag Of Revenge, featuring Asha Panchal and Vruti Thakkar. He often shared work updates on Instagram and remained active in regional cinema. Mahesh is survived by his wife Hetal and their two children—a son and a daughter. Final call and sudden disappearance According to Hetal, Mahesh had gone to Law Garden on the afternoon of June 12 to meet someone. He phoned her at 1:14 pm, informing her that he was on his way home. Just 26 minutes later, around 1:40 pm, she tried to call him back, but his phone was switched off. This was just a minute after the plane had taken off. 'His scooter and mobile phone are missing. All this is unusual since he would never use that route (as per the last location) to come home,' Hetal told PTI. Family submits DNA samples for confirmation As the official death toll from the Ahmedabad crash climbs to 290—271 passengers onboard and 29 people on the ground—Mahesh is feared to be among the on-ground victims. His family has submitted DNA samples to authorities in order to confirm whether he was one of those killed in the crash at investigations continue, Mahesh Jirawala's family waits in uncertainty, hoping for answers after the devastating crash.
The Hindu
5 hours ago
- The Hindu
Filmmaker missing after Ahmedabad plane crash; kin fear he may be among ground victims
The family of a filmmaker have given DNA samples after he went missing following the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad last week and his mobile phone location was last traced to just 700 metres away from the accident site. The London-bound aircraft crashed into the campus of a medical college in Meghaninagar, moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.39 pm on June 12, killing 241 out of the 242 persons on board and 29 on the ground. Naroda-resident Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as Mahesh Jirawala, directed music albums and went to meet someone in Law Garden area that afternoon, his wife Hetal said. 'My husband called me at 1.14 pm to tell me his meeting is over and that he is on his way home. However, when he did not return, I called up his phone, but it was switched off. After police were intimated, the last location of his mobile phone showed he was 700 metres away from the crash site,' she said. 'His phone got switched off around 1.40 pm (a minute after the ill-fated flight took off). His scooter and mobile phone are missing. All this is unusual since he would never use that route (as per the last location) to come home. We have submitted DNA samples to check if he was one of those killed on the ground due to the crash,' Hetal added. Since many of the bodies were burnt beyond recognition or damaged otherwise, authorities are carrying out DNA tests to establish the identity of victims of the horrific tragedy. Authorities on Monday said that DNA samples of 87 victims matched with kin so far, and 47 bodies have been handed over to families.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Filmmaker goes missing after Air India plane crash; wife fears he may be among ground victims: ‘We have submitted DNA samples'
Filmmaker Mahesh Kalawadia, also known as , has been missing since the in Ahmedabad on 12 June. Mahesh, who directs music albums and was neither on the flight nor inside the hostel where the plane crashed, has not been seen since that afternoon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His family fears he may have been one of the victims killed on the ground during the horrific accident. Last phone call and sudden disappearance As reported by PTI, Mahesh's wife, Hetal, shared that he had gone to Law Garden in Ahmedabad that afternoon to meet someone. She recalled, 'My husband called me at 1.14 pm to tell me his meeting is over and that he is on his way home. However, when he did not return, I called up his phone, but it was switched off.' What makes the situation more worrying is that his phone location was last traced to just 700 metres away from the crash site. The ill-fated flight had taken off at 1:39 pm, and Mahesh's phone reportedly got switched off around 1:40 pm—just a minute later. 'His phone got switched off around 1:40 pm (a minute after the ill-fated flight took off). His scooter and mobile phone are missing. All this is unusual since he would never use that route (as per the last location) to come home,' she added. DNA sample submitted for identification As Mahesh didn't return home and his whereabouts remain unknown, his family has now submitted a DNA sample in hopes of finding out if he may have been one of those who tragically lost their lives on the ground. 'We have submitted DNA samples to check if he was one of those killed on the ground due to the crash,' Hetal said. Celebrities share condolences The tragic plane crash has shocked the country and many Bollywood celebrities have expressed their sorrow on social media. shared his heartbreak on X, writing, "Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Tired of too many ads? go ad free now prayers for the victims, their families and all affected." posted an emotional video on Instagram, saying, "Someone was from India, someone from abroad. Someone was someone's mother. Someone was returning to their son. Someone was on the way to work. Someone was going home after a holiday. But no one knew that this journey would become their last journey." Amitabh Bachchan also shared his prayers on X in Hindi, writing, "Oh god! Oh god! Shocked! Stunned! God's grace! Heartfelt prayers!" Other stars like Salman Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Diljit Dosanjh, , Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal also took to social media to express their condolences. A crash that took away many lives The aircraft crashed just moments after take-off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on the afternoon of 12 June. It went down into the premises of a medical college in the Meghaninagar area. The accident was devastating. 241 people on board were killed, and 29 people on the ground also lost their lives. Dharmendra Recommends Amitabh Bachchan for Sholay Role | How Big B Landed Jai's Role
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Time of India
Filmmaker vanishes minutes after Air India crash; phone last traced 700 metres away from wreckage
DNA samples of a filmmaker's family have been submitted to authorities after his mysterious disappearance on Thursday, with his last mobile phone location traced to a spot just 700 metres from the site of the catastrophic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. On Thursday afternoon, students of B.J. Medical College in Meghaninagar were having lunch in their hostel dining hall when a Boeing 787 aircraft, carrying fuel, crashed into the building and exploded. Flight AI171 had taken off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1:39pm on Thursday. It made a dangerous descent that ended in disaster, killing all but one of the 242 people on board. An additional 29 people died on the ground. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villa For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search ads Learn More Undo According to a report from the Press Trust of India, only one of the two black boxes used to record flight data has been recovered by investigators so far. Most victims have not yet been identified, and authorities are relying on DNA testing to match remains with relatives. A final death toll has not been released yet. As of now, 80 of the dead have been identified using DNA samples, and 33 bodies have been handed over to family members. Among those feared dead is Mahesh Kalawadia from Naroda, who was also known as Mahesh Jirawala . A music album director, Kalawadia was last seen visiting someone in the Law Garden area on Thursday afternoon, according to his wife Hetal. Live Events You Might Also Like: Air India, Air India Express to do away with flight number '171' "My husband called me at 1.14 pm to tell me his meeting is over and that he is on his way home. However, when he did not return, I called up on his phone but it was switched off. After police were intimated, the last location of his mobile phone showed he was 700 metres away from the crash site," Hetal said. "His phone got switched off around 1.40 pm (a minute after the ill-fated flight took off). His scooter and mobile phone are missing. All this is unusual since he would never use that route (as per the last location) to come home. We have submitted DNA samples to check if he was one of those killed on the ground due to the crash," she added. Because of the intense fire and damage caused by the explosion, many bodies were severely burned or dismembered, making visual identification impossible in many cases. Authorities have turned to DNA tests to confirm the identities of those who died in the incident. Three days after the crash, hospital officials announced on Sunday that DNA testing has helped identify 47 victims so far. Officials also said that 24 of these bodies have been released to their families. You Might Also Like: Second black box recovered from Air India plane crash site As the process of identifying all 270 casualties continues, families like that of Mahesh Kalawadia are left waiting for answers. The devastating crash has not only taken lives but also left many families in a state of uncertainty, relying on forensic evidence for closure. (with PTI inputs) You Might Also Like: Families wait in agony for updates on victims of Air India plane crash
