Ahmedabad plane crash: Shah Rukh Khan says he is ‘absolutely heartbroken’, offers prayers for victims, their families

Shah Rukh Khan reacted to the Air India Plane crash incident that shocked the nation on Thursday afternoon.

Air India Plane crash: An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed during take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, in what is being described as one of the most serious aviation incidents in recent years. Actor Shah Rukh Khan has reacted to the incident, sharing that he is ‘absolutely heartbroken.’ (Also read: Ahmedabad plane crash: Alia Bhatt calls incident ‘devastating’, offers prayers for everyone on board)

Shah Rukh Khan shared that he is 'heartbroken' with the news of the Ahmedabad plane crash incident.

Shah Rukh Khan reacts to the Ahmedabad plane crash tragedy

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

Several Bollywood stars, from Akshay Kumar to Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor to Ananya Panday, Kangana Ranaut to Sonu Sood,have taken to their social media accounts to react to the shocking incident.

About the Air India plane crash

The Air India plane carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed in a crowded residential area minutes after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Air India posted on X that the Boeing Dreamliner 787 flight was carrying 169 Indian nationals, 53 British nationals, one Canadian and seven Portuguese.

PM Narendra Modi wrote, "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."

Shah Rukh recently made his debut at the Met Gala, walking in an outfit designed and styled by designer Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The actor was last seen in Dunki.

Fans will see Shah Rukh next in King, which will also star his daughter Suhana Khan. The cast is also expected to include Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, Arshad Warsi, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Jaideep Ahlawat and Abhay Verma. The film is expected to be released in 2026.

(via inputs from ANI)