Satish Shah Encounters Racism At London Airport, His Response Wins The Internet

Veteran actor Satish Shah overheard Heathrow airport staff making racial or ethnic remarks about him.

Satish Shah faced racism while visiting the UK. ( Image Source :Twitter )

New Delhi: 'Sarabhai vs. Sarabhai' star Satish Shah had an unexpected experience while visiting the UK. Recently, veteran actor Satish Shah took to Twitter to recount his time at Heathrow airport. Shah claimed that he overheard a staff member at the airport asking a colleague how someone like Satish Shah could afford a first class ticket, likely making racial or ethnic remarks about him.

Shah tweeted about the incident on Monday and said that in response, he said that as an "Indian," he could afford the pricey ticket.

“I replied with a proud smile ‘because we are Indians’ after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate ‘how can they afford 1st class?'” he wrote in the tweet.

I replied with a proud smile “because we are Indians” after I overheard the Heathrow staff wonderingly asking his mate”how can they afford 1st class?”

— satish shah🇮🇳 (@sats45) January 2, 2023

A number of people commented and Mr. Shah's tweet received more than 12,000 likes. In an apology for the encounter, Heathrow Airport also replied to the tweet.

Good morning, we're sorry to hear about this encounter. May you DM us?

— Heathrow Airport (@HeathrowAirport) January 3, 2023

Take a look at how netizens reacted to the tweet:

I would've added one more line- "Get used to it"

Btw just today read this article by the brilliant @beastieboy07
Give it a read.https://t.co/KaET5f37hy

— Abhijeet ✪ (@abhi_nufc) January 2, 2023

In 2006, only 28 at then,I was on BA clubclass in 2006 courtesy my client.The BA staffer (a middle aged white) looked at me at checkin patronisingly and said - this is for Clubclass only. I handed over my ticket casually and waited for his face to turn a shade of ruby red 😝😝

— Abir Ghosh (@abirghosh77) January 2, 2023

I paid for my first flight, was happy to afford. Next when I paid for business in BA, I can explain the joy that evening.

While working in the UK, I came across many such moments. One of which was joy of getting your suits tailored. It’s such a luxury there ☺️

— Rohit (@roshovani) January 2, 2023

Sir smile is ok but you should have replied “ we have enough money and resources even after 200 years of loot by Brits…”

— Ranjan (@ranjanninu) January 3, 2023

A number of internet users also commended Mr. Shah for opposing the racial remark. Some even urged the UK government to take the required action.

Satish Shah has made appearances in numerous Hindi tv shows And movies. He is also noted for his performances in the movies 'Ra. One', 'Om Shanti Om', and 'Main Hoon Na'.