Overview

• On June 20, Vir Das praised Air India’s crew on X as “the best crew in the sky” following the tragic AI171 crash in Ahmedabad.
• A netizen accused his message of being a “lame PR stunt,” prompting Das to issue a clarification.
• He explained that his loyalty stemmed from personal history—his grandfather worked for Air India—but removed the post minutes later.
• His deleted post has reignited discussion over celebrities voicing support for corporations after fatal incidents.
• The AI171 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, killing over 240 people and triggering an ongoing investigation.