News of Air India flight AI-171 crashing in Ahmedabad has sent shockwaves across the nation. This horrific accident occurred on Thursday when the aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff due to a technical malfunction.
Entertainment: The Ahmedabad air crash was not only a tragic national disaster but its impact reverberated throughout the country. The news of 241 deaths, including Gujarat's former Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, plunged the nation into mourning. The impact of this tragedy reached Bollywood, with several prominent stars postponing scheduled events and expressing their deepest condolences.
This display of unity and compassion from Bollywood emerged at a time when the film industry was busy with promotions, screenings, and events. However, given the gravity of the accident, they chose to halt their activities and stand with the victims and their families.
Salman Khan Cancels Press Meet and Promotional Events
Superstar Salman Khan, who was scheduled to attend a private business forum and promotional meetings, immediately canceled all his engagements. Salman's team informed the press that, during a time of national loss, it was their moral responsibility to postpone celebratory events.
Salman was to share the stage with ISRL co-founders Veer Patel and Ishan Lokhande at a tech conference in Ahmedabad, which will now be rescheduled.
Akshay Kumar's Indore Event Also Cancelled
Akshay Kumar, currently in the spotlight for his films Housefull 5 and Kannappa, also canceled his Indore trip, expressing his condolences. He was to attend the trailer launch of Kannappa with actor Vishnu Manchu. This event was considered a major one, with Prabhu Deva and Mohan Babu also expected to attend. However, following the accident, the organizers and Akshay's team jointly decided to postpone it.
Rana Daggubati's Web Series 'Rana Naidu 2' Screening Postponed
The screening and press interaction event for Netflix's highly anticipated series, 'Rana Naidu Season 2', was also abruptly canceled. The screening of Rana Daggubati's action-thriller series, which was to be held in Mumbai, was postponed. Netflix released an official statement, saying: "Celebrating during this tragic time is inappropriate, so we have decided to postpone all media interactions."
Aamir Khan's 'Sitare Zameen Par' Song Launch Postponed
The grand launch event for a song from Bollywood perfectionist Aamir Khan's upcoming film, 'Sitare Zameen Par', has also been postponed due to the accident. This event was scheduled for Friday in Mumbai, where Aamir was also to interact with the media. According to a Mid-Day report, the film's team decided to halt the promotional campaign temporarily and resume it at a more appropriate time.
Bollywood's Condolences: Humanity Before Art
While stars expressed their grief over the tragedy on social media, they also demonstrated a sense of collective responsibility. Many actors offered prayers for the bereaved families in their social media posts and appealed for support in relief efforts. Hrithik Roshan wrote, "The country is going through a great loss. My prayers are with all those who have lost their loved ones." Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Karan Johar, and Kajol, among others, also expressed their deep sorrow over the accident.
