Actress Raveena Tandon is drawing criticism on social media following her latest Instagram post, which comes just days after the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad that claimed over 240 lives.
The crash left only one survivor and deeply shocked the nation. While many celebrities shared condolences online, Tandon’s post has stirred mixed reactions.What She Posted,The Mohra and Andaz Apna Apna star shared photos of herself flying with Air India, including a picture of her boarding pass, along with an emotional note.
Her caption read:”New beginnings… to rise and fly again against all odds… to pick up and start all over, new resolve towards greater strength.The atmosphere solemn and the crew’s welcoming smiles, tinted with sadness. The silent passengers and crew bonding with unspoken condolences and subtle confidence.Condolences to the families that have lost their loved ones. A wound that will never heal. Godspeed always @airindia. Fearless and a will to overcome and be strong again. Jai Hind.”
Reactions from the InternetThe post quickly went viral, and while some praised her intent to inspire hope, many felt it was ill-timed and insensitive:One user commented, “If one of her family members had been on that flight (God forbid), she wouldn’t have posted this in a million years.”Another criticized her tone, saying, “Her words like ‘rise again’ and ‘start over’ make it sound like everything’s fine now. Will she take responsibility if another incident happens?”A third user accused her of being out of touch, writing, “So insensitive to the grieving families. This looks like a paid promotion.”However, some came to her defense, with one person noting, “It seems she’s trying to encourage the crew and passengers who still have to fly. I don’t see anything wrong with that.”The CrashThe accident took place on June 12, when Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick met with a fatal mishap shortly after takeoff. Among the 242 people on board, only one survived. Former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani was also among those who lost their lives.The tragedy remains fresh in public memory, and Tandon’s post has sparked a larger conversation about timing, tone, and sensitivity in the aftermath of such incidents.