As India reels from the horrific crash of Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London, comedian Vir Das has come forward to offer support to the airline’s crew amid mounting backlash. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Das expressed his heartbreak over the tragedy and defended the airline staff: “They are the best crew in the sky,” he wrote. His emotional message stood out as an appeal for empathy during a time of national grief.
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The crash, which took place just 33 seconds after takeoff, claimed over 260 lives including former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani. Amid intense investigation and public outrage, Das reminded the nation that airline crews, too, suffer deeply in such disasters. “It’s unimaginable how they must be doing their jobs after losing their own,” he added. As rescue operations continue and leaders like PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah visit the site, Vir Das’ message is a stark reminder: behind uniforms are humans, hurting just as much as the rest of us.