In a recent interview, actress Shraddha Das recounted a harrowing near-death experience she shared with Rashmika Mandanna during a flight from Mumbai to Hyderabad. The incident, which occurred on February 17, 2024, involved a Vistara flight that had to make an emergency landing due to a technical snag shortly after takeoff.
Das revealed the severity of the situation, stating, "Our flight was almost about to crash...". The flight, UK531, was carrying both actresses and other passengers when the technical glitch was detected. According to reports, the pilots decided to turn back to Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as a precautionary measure, adhering to standard operating procedures.
The incident gained widespread attention when Rashmika Mandanna shared a picture on her Instagram account with Shraddha Das, captioning it, "Just FYI, this is how we escaped death today...". This post quickly went viral, sparking concern among fans and followers about the safety of the actresses and other passengers.
Following the emergency landing, Vistara Airlines issued a statement addressing the situation. A spokesperson confirmed the technical snag and the decision to return to Mumbai, emphasizing that the safety of passengers and crew was the airline's utmost priority. The airline also arranged an alternate aircraft to complete the journey to Hyderabad and provided refreshments to minimize inconvenience to the passengers.
Shraddha Das further detailed her experience, expressing that words were insufficient to describe the ordeal. She lauded the pilot's expertise in making the right decision for an emergency landing at the appropriate time. Das also urged Vistara to thoroughly check their aircraft for recurring technical failures.
Reports indicated that the flight experienced extreme turbulence, adding to the passengers' distress. The flight returned to Mumbai approximately 30 minutes after takeoff due to the unforeseen technical issue. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.
Rashmika Mandanna was last seen in the film "Animal". She is currentlyAnticipated film, "Pushpa 2: The Rule". The film is slated for release in August 2024.
