IndiGo Pilot’s Hindi Announcement Goes Viral, Wins Hearts on Social Media”
IndiGo Pilot's Hindi Announcement Goes Viral, Wins Hearts on Social Media"
In a heartwarming moment aboard an IndiGo flight from Chennai to Mumbai, pilot Pradeep Krishnan, who hails from Tamil Nadu, was asked by a passenger to make an announcement in Hindi. What seemed like a simple request turned into a viral sensation, as Krishnan’s attempt to speak Hindi has now won the admiration of social media users.
Krishnan, who is also a content creator, shared the experience in an Instagram reel that has garnered over a million views. In the video, he announced in Hindi, saying, “Namaskar, mera naam Pradeep Krishnan hai. Mera first officer ka naam Bala hai. Hamara lead ka naam Priyanka hai. Hum aaj Chennai se Mumbai jaayenge, 35,000 mein udayenge, pura distance 1,500 kms hai, pura time one hour ek ghante thirty minutes hai, jaane ke time turbulence hoga, hum seat belt daalenge, main bhi daalenge. Dhanyawad.”
Translated, Krishnan was informing passengers of the flight details, altitude, distance, and possible turbulence, ending with a polite reminder to fasten seat belts.
Krishnan captioned the video humorously, stating, “A very sweet passenger asked me to make an announcement in Hindi. indha vechuko!!!!! I genuinely tried.”
The video has attracted a wave of positive reactions, with one user commenting, “Bro trying to prove that he’s a South Indian whenever he gets a chance.” Another added, “You should have taken a video of the passenger’s expression… Missed it… I wish I was there on this flight.” Actor-entrepreneur Parul Gulati humorously remarked, “He had me at ‘udaayenge.’”
Krishnan’s attempt at speaking Hindi has not only entertained but also endeared him to audiences across the country, making him a social media star overnight
