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IndiGo First Officer Tanishka Mudgal Welcomes Family Onboard as Video Goes Viral

IndiGo’s repost of the pilot’s Instagram clip drew millions of views.

Overview

  • Mudgal greeted her parents and grandparents before operating the flight and called it a moment when “life had come full circle.”
  • IndiGo shared the 24‑second video on its official accounts, showing hugs at boarding and a post‑landing image with a handwritten note.
  • Reported view counts ranged from about 8.8 million to 9.1 million across platforms as coverage amplified the clip.
  • The pilot later posted additional photos with her family at the aircraft and inside the airport.
  • Reaction online was overwhelmingly positive, though one outlet noted it could not independently verify all details.