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The Air India Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad has shocked the nation, claiming 241 lives in one of India's worst aviation disasters. Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a deeply emotional video expressing solidarity with the affected families. The flight, traveling from Ahmedabad to London, crashed into a residential complex moments after takeoff. Miraculously, only one passenger survived the tragic incident, highlighting the immense human loss and grief.

Key Points: Anupam Kher Mourns Air India Tragedy Devastating 241 Lives

  • Devastating Air India Dreamliner crash kills 241 near Ahmedabad
  • Anupam Kher offers heartfelt condolences to grieving families
  • Only one survivor from flight AI-171
  • Crash occurred shortly after takeoff
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Anupam on Air India tragedy: It's a mountain of sadness that has broken so many homes

Veteran actor Anupam Kher shares emotional tribute to Air India crash victims, calling it a "mountain of sadness" that shattered countless families

"The plane was not just a machine. It was a moving hope in which our loved ones were sitting. - Anupam Kher"

Mumbai, June 13

Veteran actor Anupam Kher has expressed his sadness over the tragic Air India Dreamliner incident, which killed 241 people on board on Thursday afternoon.

Standing in solidarity with the grieving families, Anupam took to Instagram, where he shared a video speaking about the incident, which has been described as one of the worst aviation disasters in Indian history.

In the clip, he was heard saying in Hindi: "In Ahmedabad, the plane crash is not just news. It is a mountain of sadness that has broken so many homes. That plane was not just a machine. It was a moving hope in which our loved ones were sitting.'

"Someone was from India, someone was 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."

Anupam shared that his mind is distraught, the heart is silent and the eyes are wet.

"We are all with those families who have lost their loved ones today.I pray to God to give peace to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. And those who are in pain right now, give them patience, courage and support."

"Today, neither the language is of any use, nor the logic. I just want to say one thing. We are with you. The whole of humanity is with you. And this country salutes every family that has been affected. Om Shanti, Naman and Shraddhanjali," he said.

For the caption, he wrote: "Ahmedabad Viman Durghatna - Shraddhanjali! Om Shanti! (Ahmedabad Plane Crash - Tribute! Om Shanti!)"

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, plunged into a residential complex near BJ Medical College, killing 241 people on board.

The aircraft took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport at 1.38 p.m. (IST) on Thursday before losing control moments later and crashing into a densely populated area, igniting a massive blaze and triggering emergency response teams across the city.

The ill-fated flight had 230 passengers, 10 cabin crew, and two pilots. According to officials, only one person, a British national of Indian origin seated in 11A, survived the crash and is currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

- IANS

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Rahul S.
Heartbreaking tragedy 😢 Anupam ji's words capture the pain so perfectly. When such disasters happen, we realize how fragile life is. My deepest condolences to all affected families. Hope the investigation brings clarity on what went wrong.
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Priya M.
"A moving hope" - what powerful words by Anupam sir. This accident has shaken the entire nation. We need better aviation safety standards in India. So many young professionals and families were on that flight... can't stop thinking about their dreams cut short.
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Arjun K.
The survivor being a British-Indian shows how this tragedy connects us globally. But why do we always wait for disasters to happen before improving safety? Our airports need better emergency protocols. Thoughts with Ahmedabad today 🙏
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Sunita P.
Anupam ji always speaks from the heart. This isn't just about numbers - each passenger had a story, a family waiting. The residential area impact makes it worse. Government should announce proper compensation and trauma counseling for affected families.
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Vikram J.
While Anupam's message is touching, celebrities should also push for accountability. Dreamliners have had issues globally. Was proper maintenance done? Airlines cutting corners with passenger safety must stop. Jai Hind.
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Neha R.
So many NRIs on that flight... reminds me how every Indian family has someone abroad. The pain is universal. Hope the survivor recovers soon. We need to come together as a nation in these dark times. #PrayForAhmedabad

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