Suchitra Krishnamoorthi Apologises After Claiming Ahmedabad Crash Survivor Was 'Lying': 'I Was Misled'

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Suchitra Krishnamoorthi apologizes after falsely accusing survivor Vishwas Ramesh of faking his role in Ahmedabad plane crash. Deletes tweet, cites false info.
Actress and singer Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, best known for her role in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa alongside Shah Rukh Khan, found herself at the centre of controversy on Thursday after questioning the credibility of Vishwas Kumar Ramesh — the sole survivor of the tragic Ahmedabad plane crash. The incident, which claimed over 270 lives, left the world reeling, with Vishwas's miraculous survival becoming a rare moment of hope amid devastation.
However, in a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), Suchitra cast doubt on Vishwas's account, referring to a social media rumour that falsely accused him of fabricating his story. 'So this #vishwaskumarramesh lied about being a passenger on the plane & the only survivor? This is seriously weird. Didn't his family in the UK corroborate his story? What about his brother's funeral that he was seen giving kandha to?" she had written, further suggesting that if the rumour were true, Vishwas 'deserved serious punishment or a mental asylum."
The actress quickly came under fire for spreading unverified information, with many social media users and journalists pointing out that Vishwas's survival had been officially confirmed by the hospital in Ahmedabad and covered extensively by credible news outlets. Within hours, Suchitra deleted the tweet and issued a public apology.
In a follow-up post, she wrote: 'Took out my last tweet on the Air India crash survivor. Seems to be false news circulated for God knows what reason. My apologies." She also clarified that the misinformation had been shared by a friend on social media and she regretted not verifying it before reposting.
Took out my last tweet on the air india crash survivor. Seems to be false news circulated for God knows what reason. My apologies— Suchitra Krishnamoorthi (@suchitrak) June 19, 2025
Vishwas Ramesh, a 40-year-old British national originally from Diu, had travelled to India with his brother Ajay to visit family. The two were returning to London on the ill-fated Ahmedabad–Gatwick flight on June 12 when tragedy struck. Vishwas, who was seated beside his brother, survived the crash with injuries and was discharged from Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on June 17. The very next day, despite being bandaged and visibly hurt, he led his brother's funeral procession in Diu, performing the last rites.
Suchitra, who has remained active on social media in recent years and frequently voices opinions on political and social issues, faced backlash not only for spreading misinformation but also for the insensitivity of her remarks. While her prompt apology helped temper the situation, the incident has sparked renewed calls for celebrities to act more responsibly when engaging with public discourse online.
On the work front, Suchitra was last seen in Amazon Prime Video's legal drama Guilty Minds in 2022. While there's no official announcement on her upcoming projects, the actress continues to maintain a steady presence in the digital sphere.
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