Pilot Sumit Kapoor’s daughter pens emotional tribute after Baramati plane crash: ‘I will always be your Jhansi Ki Rani’

Pilot Sumit Kapoor’s daughter shared an emotional tribute after the Baramati plane crash.

Published on: Jan 31, 2026, 18:25:30 IST

By Mahipal Singh Chouhan

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Captain Sumit Kapur, one of the pilots aboard the Learjet 45 that crashed in Maharashtra’s Baramati on Wednesday, was remembered in an emotional tribute shared by his daughter on social media.

Following the deadly Baramati crash, pilot Sumit Kapoor’s daughter penned a moving message remembering her father. (Instagram/mrslikeapro_ts)

Taking to Instagram, Sanya Kapur Wadhwa posted a photograph with her father and poured out her grief in a message that captured the depth of a family’s loss.

Sanya wrote, “I don't even know, why I am writing this but I praying that you magically read this Dada. It looks a bad dream, I been wanting to wake up from. I am still trying to wrap my head around this and hoping you will call and say aur kaha hai meri Jhasi ki Rani. I love you and I always will be a papa ki pari. I just want this nightmare to end and call and speak to you. Like I said Born to Rule the skies and breathed your last while doing what you loved. Best Father, Greatest Aviator(Pilot) and sweetest Human Being. Captain Sumit Kapoor, Gone too soon.I Love you Dada. I will always be your brat your Jhasi Ki Rani.”

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Details of the crash

The Learjet 45 aircraft crashed in Baramati on Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves across the country. The plane was operated by Delhi based VSR Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and registered as VT SSK. Authorities confirmed that all on board lost their lives in the accident.

Captain Kapoor was the pilot in command of the aircraft. Among those killed were Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, his security officer Vidip Jadhav, first officer Captain Shambhavi Pathak and flight attendant Pinky Mali.

Family left behind

Captain Kapoor is survived by his wife Cheena, their son Shiv and daughter Sanya.

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Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More

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