Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Shah Rukh Khan Sends Prayers, Calls Incident ‘Absolutely Heartbreaking’

An Air India flight en route to London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad. The accident has prompted an outpouring of grief from several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan, who recently made headlines for his striking debut at the Met Gala in a Sabyasachi creation, is gearing up for his next big release.

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An Air India flight en route to London Gatwick crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon. The accident has prompted an outpouring of grief from several Bollywood celebrities, including Shah Rukh Khan.

Shah Rukh Khan offers condolences

Taking to his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Shah Rukh Khan wrote, “Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad… my prayers for the victims, their families and all affected.”

Other celebs who reacted to Ahmedabad plane crash

SRK wasn’t alone in expressing sorrow. The tragic turn of events saw a flurry of responses from across the Hindi film industry. Celebs including Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kangana Ranaut, and Sonu Sood also took to social media to express their condolences and send prayers to the families of those impacted.

Ahmedabad plane crash

The aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating as AI171, crashed into a densely populated residential zone mere minutes after departing from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Aboard the flight were 242 individuals—including 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, one Canadian, and seven Portuguese citizens. Air India has confirmed the incident via its official social media handles, with updates still incoming as rescue operations continue.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also responded to the tragedy, writing on X, “The tragedy in Ahmedabad has stunned and saddened us. It is heartbreaking beyond words. In this sad hour, my thoughts are with everyone affected by it. Have been in touch with Ministers and authorities who are working to assist those affected.”

What’s next for Shah Rukh Khan

Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan, who recently made headlines for his striking debut at the Met Gala in a Sabyasachi creation, is gearing up for his next big release. The actor will headline 'King', a high-profile action drama also starring his daughter Suhana Khan. The ensemble cast reportedly features names like Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhay Verma. The film is expected to hit theatres in 2026.