Veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher experienced a heart-stopping moment during what should have been a routine flight from Delhi to Mumbai. The acclaimed actor found himself in an unexpected airborne drama that turned a pleasant journey into a frightening experience he won't soon forget.
Celebrity Encounter Turns Terrifying
Anupam Kher was traveling alongside Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane when their aircraft executed a dangerous maneuver that left both passengers shaken. The plane had initially touched down on the Mumbai runway but suddenly accelerated and pulled back up into the sky without warning.
The Saaransh actor later took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to share his experience, combining honesty with his characteristic humor. He posted a video and detailed description of the incident that showcased both his fear and his admiration for his fellow traveler.
Kher's Candid Account of the Scare
In his social media post, Kher addressed Rahane directly, writing about their initially pleasant journey. "It was so wonderful to travel with you from Delhi to Mumbai!" he began, expressing his admiration for the cricketer both as an athlete and as a person.
However, the actor confessed that the frightening moment caused him to momentarily abandon his gentlemanly demeanor. "That scary moment didn't allow me to be a gentleman and some nice Shudh Hindi words came out of my mouth!" he admitted with characteristic humor.
Kher saw a silver lining in the shared traumatic experience, noting that "the brighter side is that we both will remember each other for more than one reason now." He concluded his message with warm wishes and patriotic sentiment.
Video Reveals Friendly Bond Amid Chaos
The video Kher shared online shows the actor sitting beside Ajinkya Rahane as he recounts their harrowing experience. "It was wonderful travelling with you my friend," Kher begins, to which Rahane responds warmly, "Lovely meeting you sir."
Kher then elaborates on the incident that startled them both, emphasizing Rahane's composure during the crisis. "You are a wonderful person, and we had a great experience. The plane touched down and took off again," he explains, praising the cricketer's bravery throughout the ordeal.
The veteran actor expressed that while he already admired Rahane as a cricketer, this shared experience would create an additional bond between them. He complimented Rahane not just as a "great player" but also as a "wonderful human being," offering blessings to him and his family.
Similar Incident Reported Same Day
In a remarkable coincidence, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni reported experiencing an identical scare on the same day, though it's unclear if it was the same flight. She shared her traumatic experience involving herself and her daughter facing the same terrifying situation.
Kapoor Sahni described how their plane also touched the ground before suddenly lifting back into the air. "For those few seconds, both of our hearts stopped," she wrote, detailing how she held her daughter's hand tightly while trying to remain strong despite her own fear.
She reflected on how such experiences shake a person while simultaneously reminding them of life's fragility and preciousness. Though traumatized momentarily, she expressed gratitude that they emerged safe from the incident.
The simultaneous reports from two different sources suggest that such aborted landings, while rare, can create lasting memories for passengers involved. Both accounts emphasize the emotional impact of such airborne emergencies and the importance of safety in air travel.
