Ahmedabad Air India crash aftermath: Salman Khan leads film industry tributes

The tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, which claimed the lives of all 242 people onboard, has deeply affected India’s film industry, with leading actor Salman Khan spearheading tributes.

The flight, bound for London, included 217 adults and 11 children, with passengers from India, Britain, Portugal, and Canada. Commissioner GS Malik confirmed there were no survivors and noted casualties among locals in the crash area.

"Deeply saddened to hear about the Ahmedabad plane crash… Heartfelt prayers for the families of the passengers, crew and all those affected," Salman Khan posted on Instagram, reflecting the grief felt across the industry.

In response to the tragedy, several major entertainment events were cancelled. Khan withdrew from his scheduled appearance at the Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) event in Mumbai. Additionally, Netflix India cancelled the Mumbai screening of "Rana Naidu Season 2," which was to be held at Chitra Cinema.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the crash as "heartbreaking beyond words," underscoring the national mourning.

The disaster has united the film community in grief and respect for the victims, highlighting the widespread impact of the crash beyond aviation circles.

This somber moment has led to a pause in entertainment activities, as the nation and industry pay homage to those lost in the Ahmedabad tragedy.

Salman Khan led tributes from the Indian film industry following the tragic Air India Flight AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, which killed all 242 onboard. The disaster prompted cancellations of major entertainment events, including Khan’s appearance at the Indian Supercross Racing League and a Netflix screening in Mumbai.