Vikrant Massey Responds to Misreported Ties with Air India Crash Victim: “Was Not My Cousin”
Vikrant Massey Responds to Misreported Ties with Air India Crash Victim: "Was Not My Cousin"
In the wake of the devastating Air India plane crash that claimed the lives of 241 individuals, actor Vikrant Massey has addressed widespread confusion regarding his relationship with one of the deceased, co-pilot Clive Kunder.
Shortly after the heartbreaking incident, Vikrant took to Instagram to express his sorrow and extend condolences to those affected. In his post, he shared that Clive was the son of his “uncle” Clifford Kunder, leading many media outlets to assume that the late co-pilot was Vikrant’s cousin.
However, as reports began circulating referring to Clive Kunder as Vikrant’s cousin, the 12th Fail star felt the need to clarify the matter. He posted a follow-up story on Instagram, correcting the speculation. “Dear friends in the media and elsewhere,” he wrote, “the unfortunately deceased Mr. Clive Kunder was NOT my cousin. The Kunders are our family friends. Request no more speculations and let the family and loved ones grieve in peace.”
Earlier, in his emotional tribute, Vikrant had written, “My heart breaks for the families and loved ones of the ones who lost their lives in the unimaginably tragic air crash in Ahmedabad today. It pains even more to know that my uncle, Clifford Kunder, lost his son, Clive Kunder, who was the first officer operating on that fateful night.”
While grief and shock ripple across the country, Vikrant’s message serves as a gentle reminder to respect personal boundaries and allow those affected by this tragedy the space to mourn without unnecessary assumptions or media intrusion. Let us remember those who were lost with dignity, and allow their families the peace they need during this unimaginable time.
