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Hans India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Shah Rukh Khan offers prayers for victims & families of Air India crash
Mumbai: Actor Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he was left heartbroken after learning about the horrific Air India crash. King Khan further offered prayers for the victims and the families of the crash. Taking to his X timeline, SRK wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad… my prayers for the victims, their families and all affected." Before this, Aamir Khan also offered his condolences to the families of the victims of the mishap. The team of the 'Laagan' actor shared a post on the micro-blogging site that read, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occurred today. At this moment of profound loss, our thoughts, and condolences are with the families of those affected." "We stand in solidarity with the individuals, communities, and responders impacted by this devastating event. Stay strong India," the post also said. Moreover, Salman Khan decided to cancel his press conference as the new face of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) alongside its co-founders, Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande. Informing about the decision, the organisers released a press note saying, "As we all have just heard the tragic incident that has taken place today. Indian Supercross Racing League and Salman Khan stand by the Nation United in this tough time. All our condolences and prayers are with the affected families. Jointly, we have made a responsible decision to reschedule this event to a further date." In addition to this, other celebs such as Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan Jahnvi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher, Adah Sharma, Sanya Malhotra, Randeep Hooda, Abhishek Bachchan, Pulkit Samrat, and Suniel Shetty expressed their grief over the unfortunate crashing of Air India Flight AI171 going from Ahmedabad to London just after takeoff. Along with the rescue operation, an investigation into the cause of the crash is also currently underway.
NDTV
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Salman Khan's ISRL Event, Kannappa Trailer Launch, Rana Naidu 2 Screening Cancelled
India's entertainment industry is observing a collective moment of silence following the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 242 people on board -- 232 passengers and 10 crew -- crashed immediately after take-off from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday. All onboard on the Air India 171 flight, which was en route from Ahmedabad to London's Gatwick Airport, are feared dead, according to reports. As the nation reels from the shock and grief, leading stars and production houses have either cancelled or deferred major events across the country to stand in solidarity with the victims and their families. Salman Khan's event with the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) was among the first to be cancelled. Scheduled for 2:30 pm today in Mumbai, the event was meant to unveil the new season of ISRL with the Bollywood superstar as the league's brand ambassador. In a statement, Eeshan Lokhande, founder of ISRL, said, "As we all have just heard the tragic incident that has taken place today, Indian Supercross Racing League and Mr. Salman Khan stand by the Nation united in this tough time. All our condolences and prayers are with the affected families. Jointly, we have made a responsible decision to reschedule this event to a further date." The grand trailer launch of Telugu film Kannappa, which was set to be held tomorrow in Indore, has also been called off. The event was expected to host over 2,500 guests, with more than 100 media professionals flying into the Madhya Pradesh city from across India. The film stars Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu as the titular character, with Bollywood star Akshay Kumar playing the role of Lord Shiva. Also expected at the launch were Malayalam cinema star Mohan Babu and actor-choreographer Prabhudeva. In a show of empathy and responsibility, Akshay Kumar and Vishnu Manchu have taken a collective decision to cancel the Indore event. Akshay Kumar also shared a post on X expressing shock over the plane crash. Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time 🙏 — Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 12, 2025 "Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time," the Housefull 5 star wrote. As a mark of respect, the team has also chosen to defer the trailer release by a day, choosing instead to focus on standing with the nation during this time of mourning. Vishnu Manchu also posted about the cancellation of the Kannappa trailer launch on his X page. My heart breaks for the lives lost in today's Ahmedabad Air India crash. In deep mourning, we're deferring the #Kanappa trailer release by one day and canceling tomorrow's Indore pre‑release event. My prayers are with the families during this unimaginably difficult time. 💔 — Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) June 12, 2025 "My heart breaks for the lives lost in today's Ahmedabad Air India crash. In deep mourning, we're deferring the # Kanappa trailer release by one day and canceling tomorrow's Indore pre-release event. My prayers are with the families during this unimaginably difficult time," he wrote. Adding to the growing list of cancellations is the screening of the Netflix's web series Rana Naidu season 2, fronted by Rana Daggubati. The series is set to premiere on the streamer on June 13. "In light of the tragic news concerning the Air India flight, and in solidarity with the families of those impacted, we have made a decision to cancel today's fan and media event of Rana Naidu Season 2. Our hopes and prayers are with the families of those affected by this devastating news," read a statement issued by Netflix. Aamir Khan Productions too has postponed the launch of a new song from their upcoming film Sitaare Zameen Par. The studio has decided to hold back all promotional activity temporarily in view of the ongoing tragedy, according to insiders. The banner previously amid the India-Pakistan conflict last month.
News18
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Salman Khan Calls Off Event After Air India Tragedy
Last Updated: Salman Khan cancelled a work event in Mumbai after Air India Flight AI171 crashed. The event has been rescheduled. Amidst the unfortunate incident of Air India Flight AI171 crashing shortly after taking off, actor Salman Khan decided to cancel a work event. Salman, who is the new face of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), was supposed to attend a press conference in Mumbai on Thursday, along with ISRL's co-founders, Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande. However, as the event commenced, at the same time, the horrific news of the plane crash surfaced. Showing their support for the families of victims of the plane crash, the organisers announced that the event has been called off. They said, 'As you all know, a tragic incident occurred earlier in the day. It's a sad time for everybody. ISRL and Mr Salman Khan stand by united with the nation in these tough times." 'We have taken a responsible joint decision to reschedule this event as it's not a time for celebration. We stand by the nation united. All our condolences and prayers with the families of the dead. Stay strong, India," they added. The organisers further shared a press note that read, 'As we all have just heard the tragic incident that has taken place today. Indian Supercross Racing League and Mr. Salman Khan stand by the Nation United in this tough time. All our condolences and prayers are with the affected families. Jointly, we have made a responsible decision to reschedule this event to a further date." Not just that, several big-wigs from B-town such as Akshay Kumar, Kartik Aaryan, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor, Varun Dhawan Jahnvi Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, Shilpa Shetty, Anupam Kher, Sanya Malhotra, Randeep Hooda and others used social media to express their grief over this mishap. The Air India Flight AI171 took off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport and crashed soon after. Boeing 787 Dreamliner (VT-ANB) which was headed towards London's Gatwick Airport had 242 people on board, counting both passengers and crew. With the rescue operation underway, an investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash. First Published: June 12, 2025, 17:23 IST
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Air India Ahmedabad crash prompts Salman Khan and Vishnu Manchu to cancel events in mourning
A dark cloud loomed over India on Thursday after an Air India flight carrying 242 people crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's airport. As the country grappled with the horrifying news, major events in the entertainment industry were pulled back, including those involving Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and South actor Vishnu Manchu. Breaking Tragedy 💔 In a horrifying incident Air India flight bound from Ahmedabad to Birmingham crashes moments after takeoff!💔 242 lives were aboard…🚨 Massive rescue operations underway at the crash prayers for everyone's safety, may every soul be safe.… Salman Khan calls off Indian supercross press meet The Bhaijaan of Bollywood was all set to unveil his association with the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) at a Mumbai press meet alongside ISRL co-founders Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande. However, the event was promptly scrapped hours after the tragic incident came to light. The ISRL team addressed the media with a sombre note, stating that the organisation, along with Salman Khan, stands united with the nation in mourning. They emphasised the decision to postpone the event was made with full responsibility and empathy for the affected families. Vishnu Manchu cancels Kannappa trailer launch In a similar gesture, actor Vishnu Manchu pulled the plug on the pre-release event for his mythological epic Kannappa, originally set for 13 June in Indore. The trailer drop was deferred by a day, out of respect for those affected by the crash. My heart breaks for the lives lost in today's Ahmedabad Air India crash. In deep mourning, we're deferring the #Kanappa trailer release by one day and canceling tomorrow's Indore pre‑release event. My prayers are with the families during this unimaginably difficult time. 💔 Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Vishnu shared his heartbreak over the lives lost and explained that both the event and the trailer release had been postponed to honour the memory of the victims. The actor urged fans to join him in prayers for the families enduring such unfathomable loss. Details of the crash Flight AI171, a Boeing 787-8 bound for London Gatwick, crashed minutes after departure from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hours. The aircraft was carrying 242 passengers and crew, including nationals from India, the UK, Portugal, and Canada. Air India has launched an investigation and set up a helpline for families of the victims. -Another dent in Boeing's already bad reputation-Another mismanagement by Air India exposed-Co-pilot had just 1100 hrs of flying exp-Plane gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but it crashed before ATC could respond😢 #planecrash # As India reels from this aviation catastrophe, celebrities and citizens alike have come together in a rare moment of unified grief, setting aside promotions and performances to mourn collectively.
Hindustan Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Salman Khan, Manchu Vishnu cancel events after Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad
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 actors had events planned this week, which have been cancelled till further notice. (Also Read: Bollywood shocked as Air India plane crashes in Ahmedabad: Sunny Deol, Riteish Deshmukh, Sonu Sood 'devastated') Salman is the new face of the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL), and a press meet was scheduled for Thursday in Mumbai. The actor was supposed to attend the meeting with Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande, the ISRL's co-founders. However, once news broke of the crash, the team addressed the press and cancelled the event. They also sent a press note: 'As we all have just heard the tragic incident that has taken place today. Indian Supercross Racing League and Mr. Salman Khan stand by the Nation United in this tough time. All our condolences and prayers are with the affected families. Jointly, we have made a responsible decision to reschedule this event to a further date.' 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 wrote on X (formerly Twitter), 'My heart breaks for the lives lost in today's Ahmedabad Air India crash. In deep mourning, we're deferring the #Kanappa trailer release by one day and canceling tomorrow's Indore pre‑release event. My prayers are with the families during this unimaginably difficult time.' Air India confirmed the news of the plane crash on X, writing, "Air India confirms that flight AI171, from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, was involved in an accident today after take-off. The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hrs, was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Of these, 169 are Indian nationals, 53 are British nationals, 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationals. The injured are being taken to the nearest hospitals. They also added, "We have also set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information. Air India is giving its full cooperation to the authorities investigating this incident. Air India will release further information via regular updates on its X handle ( and on Further details are awaited.
