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Ahmedabad plane crash: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor send prayers; Alia Bhatt says, ‘My heart aches for all the passengers’

Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash: On Thursday, an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed in Gujarat's Meghani Nagar area just five minutes after its take off. It had 242 passengers onboard.

Celebs devastated post Ahmedabad plane crash.Celebs devastated post Ahmedabad plane crash. (Photo: Instagram/Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor)

Air India Ahmedabad Plane Crash: In a shocking turn of events an Air India air plane with 242 people onboard crashed in Gujarat’s Meghani Nagar area near Ahmedabad airport. The incident has prompted responses from several Bollywood actors including Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Sunny Deol, Randeep Hooda, and Riteish Deshmukh, among others. Popular author Chetan Bhagat too expressed shock and wondered about the cause behind the plane crashing just five minutes after take off.

Taking to his official X handle, 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.”

Riteish Deshmukh wrote, “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.”

Telugu star Allu Arjun offered condolences on X and wrote, “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.”

Randeep Hooda also took to his X handle and 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.”

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Akshay Kumar took to his X account and tweeted, “Shocked and speechless at the Air India crash. Only prayers at this time.”

Television star Aly Goni expressed grief as he wrote on X, “Heartbreaking news about the Air India plane crash. Prayers for the passengers, crew, and their families.”

Celebrity author Chetan Bhagat, however, questioned the cause behind the crash. He wrote, “Shocking news coming out of Ahmedabad about the Air India flight. How could this have happened so shortly after takeoff? Hope we get more details, including on the possible cause.”

Actors Sonu Sood, Parineeti Chopra, Disha Patani, Amy Jackson, and Neil Nitin Mukesh too reacted to the news.

Janhvi Kapoor took to her Instagram Stories to react to the devastating news. “Shaken by the news of the Air India flight crash that took place shortly after takeoff 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,” she wrote.

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Akshay Kumar and Vishnu Manchu have cancelled the Kannappa trailer launch event that was scheduled to be held in Indore today. A press meet was scheduled with Salman Khan for Thursday in Mumbai, which has been cancelled after the news broke. Moreover, a fan and media event of Rana Naidu Season 2 has also been cancelled to stand in solidarity with the families of those impacted.

As per reports, the aircraft crashed in a densely populated area near the airport. Post the crash, the local residents immediately rushed to help with the rescue efforts. More details are awaited.

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