Veteran actor says ‘will bana di hai’ before boarding, shows faith in airline post-crash
Kanwaljit Singh flew with Air India weeks after the deadly AI171 crash, saying he had made his ‘will’—a tongue-in-cheek nod to concerns—but reaffirmed his trust in the national carrier, reported hindustantimes.com.
Despite the tragic crash of Air India’s AI171 flight in Ahmedabad last month, actor Kanwaljit Singh chose to fly with the airline and posted about it on Instagram. Sharing a video from the airport lounge, the veteran actor said with a wry smile, “Off to Colombo. Will bana di hai (I’ve made my will). See you in Colombo. Flying Air India!”
The clip, posted with subtle humour, drew a mixed reaction—some fans dropped laughing emojis, while others wished him a safe and smooth journey.
Others in the film industry have also expressed support for Air India in the wake of the incident.
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Earlier, actress Raveena Tandon shared a heartfelt message while flying Air India post-tragedy
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“New Beginnings … to rise and fly again against all odds… The silent passengers and crew bonding with unspoken condolences and subtle confidence,” she wrote, offering strength to the airline staff and condolences to the victims’ families
Comedian Vir Das also defended the airline on social media: “It’s a tragic day for so many families… I’ve flown Air India all my life. It is not an airline without problems but without fail, I know them to be the best crew in the sky,” he posted on X (formerly Twitter).
A Month Since the Crash
On June 12, the London-bound Air India AI171 flight, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, slamming into a medical college hostel in Meghaninagar. The tragedy claimed 241 lives, including 169 Indians and citizens from the UK, Portugal, and Canada. Only one passenger, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated in 11A, survived with minor injuries.
The disaster sent shockwaves across the country and raised serious concerns about the airline’s safety record. However, gestures like Kanwaljit Singh’s and other public figures’ vocal support have become symbolic of cautious optimism and resilience in the face of tragedy.
