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Anupam Kher recently shared a startling in-flight experience he had while flying from Delhi to Mumbai with cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, revealing how a sudden scare mid-air shook him to his core, and changed how he addressed the sportsman. The veteran actor posted a video from the airplane cabin, reflecting on the unexpected turbulence and the emotional aftermath.
In the clip, Kher praises Rahane as humble and kind, calling him “a wonderful person” and a “great, great player.” But things took a dramatic turn when the plane first touched down and then lifted off again, jolting passengers. Kher said he temporarily lost his composure and used strong Hindi phrases he later regretted.
“I thought I will remember this moment, not just because I admire you so much, but because of that dramatic landing and takeoff,” Kher told Rahane in the video. He admitted that while he usually remains composed, the scare caught him off guard and he reacted differently in those few tense seconds.
In a post caption, Kher issued a sincere apology: “Sorry! Me and my language was fine and decent till our plane touched down and then suddenly took off again … That scary moment didn’t allow me to be a gentleman and some nice Shudh Hindi words came out of my mouth.” He also expressed his gratitude to Rahane for being supportive despite the anxiety he displayed.
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Rahane, known for his calm demeanor both on and off the field, impressed Kher with how he handled the entire episode. The actor called him “very brave … unlike me,” acknowledging that while he deeply respects Rahane as a cricketer, he also admires him as a grounded human being.
This anecdote sheds light on Kher’s more vulnerable side: a man who has faced fear but is not afraid to admit he doesn’t always remain composed. It’s also a candid tribute to Rahane’s character, someone who earns not just respect for his sporting achievements but for his humility in a moment of shared fear.
By sharing this personal journey, Kher humanizes the kind of celebrity interactions that fans rarely see. He could have kept the moment private, but chose instead to post it publicly, as a way of acknowledging both his admiration for Rahane and his very human reaction to a frightening experience.
In a world where public figures are often expected to be flawless, this story is a refreshing reminder that fear, humility and apology are universal. Kher’s flight scare might have been brief, but his reflection on it is lasting.