Popular actor Raashii Khanna recently shared her feelings of travel anxiety on Instagram, revealing how the recent Air India plane crash has deeply affected her confidence in flying.
Travel anxiety grows after Air India tragedy
On Sunday, Raashii posted several photos from the airport while preparing to board a flight. Along with the pictures, she opened up about how the crash of the London-bound Air India flight AI171 from Ahmedabad has made her nervous about air travel.
“There’s so much unrest in the world… Every flight feels heavier now – not just because of the skies, but because of the headlines we carry with us,” Raashii wrote. She added, “Travel used to be escape. Lately, it feels like holding your breath. Anyone else feeling this travel anxiety too?”
Support pours in from fans
As soon as Raashii shared her post, fans flooded the comments section with encouraging messages. One follower prayed for her strength, saying, “May Lord Bholenath give you strength from within to face different hurdles in life, including anxiety.”
Another fan offered comforting words: “Please do not get worried or anxious @raashiikhanna. Your good karma, Lord Shiv ji whom you pray to, and prayers from your well-wishers are always with you! Jai Bholenath.” Some tried to reassure her by saying, “Why are you feeling stressed yaar? Everything is fine.”
The Air India crash that shook the nation
The Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner, carrying 242 passengers and crew, crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad on June 12. The flight was heading to London but tragically went down near a medical college hostel in Meghaninagar. Out of the 242 people onboard, 241 lost their lives.
The disaster claimed 169 Indian nationals, 53 British, seven Portuguese, and one Canadian passenger. Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, seated at 11A, was the sole survivor with minor injuries. Including victims on the ground, the total death toll reached 260.
Raashii Khanna’s honest post has sparked a conversation about the fear many feel about flying after this devastating event, reflecting the anxieties shared by countless travelers today.
