An Air India flight crashed minutes after take off from Gujarat's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday, raising fears of heavy casualties. Hours after the tragic crash, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Akshay Kumar, Kriti Sanon, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Shahid Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Kiara Advani, Sidharth Malhotra and other celebrities shared their shock over the incident on their respective social media handles.
What's Happening
An Air India flight crashed minutes after take off from Gujarat's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Bollywood celebrities shared their condolence messages on social media handles.
Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad. My prayers for the victims, their families and all affected."
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Akshay Kumar wrote, "Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time."
Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time 🙏
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 12, 2025
Anushka Sharma wrote, "Saddened to hear about the plane crash today. Thoughts and prayers with the passengers and their families."
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Kiara Advani wrote, "Deeply saddened by this sudden crash. My thoughts and prayers are with the passengers, crew members and their families."
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Kriti Sanon wrote, "Life is so unpredictable. Can't even imagine how in just one moment out of the blue it can just end. Cannot fathom the pain of those who just lost their loved ones in this tragic heartbreaking incident. May god give you strength."
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Ibrahim Ali Khan wrote, "Deeply saddened by the Air India plane crash today. Prayers and strength to the families."
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Shahid Kapoor wrote, "Heartbreaking news. Can't even imagine the pain. At a loss of words. My heart goes out to everyone affected by the tragedy."
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Kajol wrote, "My heart goes out to all those families who are affected by the Air India crash. Sending prayers and love your way."
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Sidharth Malhotra wrote, "Deeply saddened by the tragic crash of the Air India flight out of Ahmedabad today. My heart goes out to every person grieving this unimaginable loss. Praying for strength during this incredibly difficult time.
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Madhuri Dixit wrote, "My heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. Praying for strength and peace for families during this difficult time."
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Arjun Kapoor wrote, "Holding space in my heart for the souls we lost today - passengers, crew, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. May their families find strength to get through this pain. Prayers and strength to their families."
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Vikrant Massey wrote, "My heart breaks for the families and loved ones of the ones who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic air crash in Ahmedabad today. It pains even more to know my uncle, Clifford Kunder lost his son, Clive Kunder who was the first officer operating on the fateful flight. May god give you and your family strength uncle and to those deeply affected."
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Bhumi Pednekar wrote, "Heartbroken by the tragic plane crash today. Mourning the precious lives lost and holding their families in my thoughts and prayers."
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Ajay Devgn wrote, "The news about the Air India crash is truly heartbreaking. Praying survivors are found and for those who've lost...may strength reach them."
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Sunny Deol wrote, "Devastated by the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad. Praying with all my heart for survivors - may they be found and receive the care they need.
May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may their families find strength in this unimaginable time."
Devastated by the news of the plane crash in Ahmedabad.
— Sunny Deol (@iamsunnydeol) June 12, 2025
Praying with all my heart for survivors — may they be found and receive the care they need.
May those who lost their lives rest in peace, and may their families find strength in this unimaginable time. 🙏
Allu Arjun wrote on X, "Heartbroken by the tragic Ahmedabad Air India flight crash. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. May their souls rest in peace. Truly heart-wrenching."
Heartbroken by the tragic Ahmedabad Air India flight crash. My deepest condolences to the families of the victims. May their souls rest in peace. Truly heart-wrenching 💔
— Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) June 12, 2025
Alia Bhatt wrote on Instagram, "This is devastating! My heart aches for all the passengers and crew... thoughts and prayers with everyone on board and their loved ones..."
Vicky Kaushal wrote, "Devastating news of the AirIndia plane crash... making my heart sink reading about 242 persons on board. Praying for everyone's safety and recovery."
Sonu Sood's message was, "Prayers for Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad after take off to London."
Prayers for Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad after take off to London. 💔
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) June 12, 2025
Randeep Hooda wrote, "Heartbreaking to hear about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. Hoping for survivors and strength for the rescue teams.
May the departed rest in peace, and may their families find the strength to endure this immense loss."
Heartbreaking to hear about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad.
— Randeep Hooda (@RandeepHooda) June 12, 2025
My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.
Hoping for survivors and strength for the rescue teams.
May the departed rest in peace, and may their families find the strength to endure this immense loss. 🙏
"Absolutely heartbroken and in shock after hearing about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My heart goes out to all the passengers, their families, and everyone affected on the ground. Holding them all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time," wrote Riteish Deshmukh.
Absolutely heartbroken and in shock after hearing about the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad. My heart goes out to all the passengers, their families, and everyone affected on the ground. Holding them all in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) June 12, 2025
Parineeti Chopra wrote, "Can't imagine the pain of the family members of the ill fated Air India flight today. Praying for God to give them strength during this time."
Janhvi Kapoor wrote, "Shaken by the news of the Air India flight crash that took place shortly after take off from Ahmedabad. The weight of such tragedies is impossible to put into words. Praying deeply for the passengers, the crew, and every family waiting for answers tonight."
The official page of Aamir Khan's Production House put up a post, writing, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic plane crash that occured 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 a devastating event. Stay strong India."
Shraddha Kapoor wrote, "May god give strength to all those who all have lost their loved ones and have been affected by the plane crash."
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Varun Dhawan wrote, "Prayers for all the families affected by this unfortunate incident. Heartbreaking."
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Sonakshi Sinha wrote, "Life is so unpredictable! My heart goes out to them amd their families. Strength and prayers."
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Aditi Rao Hydari wrote, "Prayers and healing for this devastating loss."
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Rajkummar Rao wrote, "Devastating news. Deeply saddened by the tragic news. My heart goes out to the families during this unimaginable time."
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Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, "Absolutely gutted by the news of the Air India crash. Praying for everyone aboard. The passengers, crew and their families. No words for the sorrow this brings."
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Shah Rukh Khan wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad. My prayers for the victims, their families and all affected."
What We Know So Far About The Crash
The crash was reported around 1.30 pm in Ahmedabad's Meghaninagar area after the plane was seen losing altitude rapidly. "It gave a MAYDAY Call to ATC, but thereafter no response was given by the aircraft to the calls made by ATC. Aircraft Immediately after departure from Runway 23, fell on ground outside the airport perimeter. Heavy black smoke was seen coming from the accident site," an official statement added.
Those on board the Boeing 787 aircraft en route to London's Gatwick airport included 230 passengers, 10 crew members and two pilots.
Following the crash, the city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport has been closed and all flight operations are temporarily suspended until further notice.
According to reports, all onboard on the Air India 171 flight are feared dead.
In A Nutshell
After the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, Bollywood celebrities shared their condolence messages for the victims.
