Raveena Tandon Faces Backlash Over Air India Post; Reddit Dubs It 'Paid' And 'Tone-Deaf'

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17-06-2025

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A section of Reddit users accused Raveena Tandon of being 'insensitive' and speculated that the post was promotional.
Raveena Tandon's recent Instagram post about flying with Air India has left the internet divided, especially in the aftermath of the tragic crash of AI171 in Ahmedabad on June 12. The actress boarded an Air India flight just days after the incident and shared pictures of her journey, noting the 'solemn atmosphere" and how the crew's 'welcoming smiles [were] tinted with sadness."
In the post, she wrote, 'Godspeed always @airindia," showing solidarity with the airline and its crew. While some viewed it as an empathetic gesture toward the crew, others on Reddit questioned the timing and intent behind the post.
Another user echoed the sentiment, stating, 'How can people be so out of touch with reality! Ghar tabaah hogye logon ke aur aapko kis cheez ki strength chahiye." A third added, 'So insensitive towards all the grieving loved ones who lost someone in that tragic accident. Bet it's a paid post."
However, others came to her defence. One Redditor argued, 'Feel like she's motivating the crew and passengers onboard who fly regularly via these flights. There is a sense of doom and fear in crew and flyers in general so I don't see anything wrong with this."
Another added, 'She's probably trying to make people understand that the Air India crew is trying their best and that people can fly Air India. I have a flight tomorrow to the UK and there's this feeling of quiet restlessness. Messages like these make me feel better. I don't think she's trying to be tone-deaf."
Before Raveena, comedian Vir Das had also posted in support of the airline, calling Air India the 'best crew in the sky." The tragic crash claimed 260 lives and left several injured, shaking the country.
First Published:
June 17, 2025, 22:48 IST