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Time of India
12 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
AI 171 crash: Tiffin delivery man saves 80 medicos but loses daughter, mother in crash in Ahmedabad
1 2 Ahmedabad: Every day for the past 15 years, Ravi Thakor and his family — residents of Meghaninagar — served food to doctors on the Civil Hospital campus at Asarwa. On June 12, their tiffin service unknowingly saved 80 doctors, who were spared from becoming victims of the Air India plane crash, because they stayed back to have their tiffin instead of going to the mess. But in an unbearable twist of fate, Ravi lost his two-year-old daughter and his 52-year-old mother in the same tragedy. Ravi's family cooks and caters food at the hostel mess on BJ Medical College campus. On that fateful day, Ravi and his wife Lalita, both in their 30s, along with Ravi's father Prahlad Thakor and a relative, left at 1pm to begin delivering tiffin carriers to doctors working in the wards. Their little daughter Aadhya wanted to come along, but Ravi, concerned about the summer heat, left her in the care of his mother Sarla Thakor, who was cooking food at the mess. "She would have cried to come with us. So, we quietly stepped out when she was calm," Ravi said, holding back tears. "It was routine work: fill the containers, deliver the food, wash the utensils, and prepare for the next day. But we knew that we would not be able to carry Aadhya around as we made heavy deliveries in the heat." They went about their routine. But around 1.40pm, the rhythm broke. Ravi heard a deafening blast. Flames and black smoke rose. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Install the Perfect Pool at Home – Start Here Backyard Pool | Search Ads Learn More Undo Air India Flight 171 had crash into the mess building where he had left his mother and daughter. "We rushed to the spot, but police and others stopped us. Some doctors hinted at what might have happened. They asked us to give DNA samples," Ravi said. The family clung to hope. For two days, Ravi and Lalita visited the site, praying Sarla and Aadhya were missing, not gone. But on Thursday morning, DNA reports confirmed the unthinkable. They both had perished in the crash. "We cremated them on Thursday. Our life revolved around serving food, and now we are left with this silence," Ravi said quietly.
Reuters
a day ago
- General
- Reuters
Indian canteen worker's hopes dashed, no second miracle in air crash
AHMEDABAD, India, June 19 (Reuters) - Ravi Thakor had been hoping his mother and two-year old daughter had escaped just before an Air India jet crashed into the building they were in. A week after one of the world's worst aviation disasters killed more than 270 people in the western Indian city of Ahmedabad, Thakor's hopes were dashed when doctors matched his DNA on Wednesday with the remains of his mother Sarla and daughter Aadhya. A canteen worker in a college hostel, Thakor and other family members had left the hostel around 30 minutes before Air India's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft crashed into the building. Sarla had stayed back, cooking and looking after Aadhya, who was asleep. Thakor and his wife Lalita searched for them in hospitals and the morgue after the crash. After not finding them for days, they said they were hoping for a "second miracle", referring to the lone passenger aboard the plane who survived the disaster. On Thursday, the dead bodies were handed over to Thakor's family for the final rites. "We are going to cremate my mother and daughter. It is very difficult for me to say anything right now, but at least we know what happened to them," Thakor said, struggling to speak. At least 211 DNA samples had been matched, and 189 dead bodies handed over to families, Rakesh Joshi, the medical superintendent at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital told reporters on Thursday. The dead included 241 people on board the plane and at least 30 on the ground.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Aadhya Anand on playing Tanya Arora in Knock Knock Kaun Hai: This role followed me off-screen too
Aadhya Anand Having started her screen journey at a young age, Aadhya Anand has steadily made her presence felt with series like Crushed and Bombay Begums . Known largely for playing the soft-spoken, girl-next-door archetype, she recently made a stark departure from that image in the psychological thriller Knock Knock Kaun Hai ? The shift into a far more complex and emotionally intense space not only challenged her as an actor but also left a lasting impact on her off-camera life. Speaking about the transition into a genre she has long admired, Aadhya says the experience pushed her creatively in ways she hadn't encountered before. She shares, 'Psychological thrillers have always been one of my favourite genres to watch, so getting the opportunity to be part of one was both exciting and creatively challenging. It pushed me out of my comfort zone and opened up new doors in terms of exploring my emotional range.' In Knock Knock Kaun Hai?, she plays Tanya Arora — a character marked by emotional conflict and high personal stakes. Stepping into her shoes meant moving beyond surface-level performance and committing fully to the inner world of the role. She explains, 'There's a certain depth and complexity in this genre. Every scene demands complete emotional honesty. It's not just about memorising lines — it's about diving deep into the psyche of your character. I had to spend a lot of time understanding her motivations, fears, and internal conflicts. Every moment on screen had to carry weight.' While the project allowed her to grow as a performer, it came with its share of emotional and physical strain. The intensity of the material made it difficult to detach from the character once the cameras stopped rolling. 'There were scenes that demanded intense emotional investment, and that didn't just stay on set. There were days I'd feel mentally dazed or emotionally heavy even after wrap-up because of how deeply I had to tap into raw spaces,' she shares. Tanya's journey also involved physical exertion — something Aadhya hadn't dealt with to this extent in earlier roles. She says, 'My character constantly fights for what she wants, and that physicality led to a few injuries on set too. But when you're in the moment, you don't realise it until it's over.' Perhaps the most enduring impact, she notes, came from the emotional fatigue that builds up when living inside such a demanding role day after day. 'Pouring so much into a scene, then doing multiple takes — it drains you. And there's barely any recovery time before you're back on camera,' she shares. For Aadhya, who has often portrayed softer, more restrained characters, stepping into Tanya's world felt like entering uncharted territory. But instead of resisting the challenge, she embraced the chance to redefine her on-screen image. 'I'd always done the shy, innocent type. This was a stark contrast. It challenged me to break old patterns and explore a very different side of myself as a performer,' she says, adding, 'But that's the beauty of acting — it demands hard work and complete surrender.'
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Indian Express
Eight found dead, 3 still missing from BJMC hostels 96 hours after Ahmedabad plane crash
Tragedy struck the Atulyam hostels of BJ Medical College on June 12 when an Air India flight partly crashed into the top floor of one of the buildings, where MBBS students and others were having lunch. Three people who were known to be on the premises remain missing 96 hours after the crash. Debris from the aircraft had been scattered across a 500-metre radius, and three of the four hostel buildings were engulfed in flames. Dean Dr Minakshi Parikh confirmed to The Indian Express that as of June 16, eight persons present on the premises at the time of the crash had been confirmed dead and their bodies handed over to their families. Among the first bodies to be recovered and handed over were those of the medical students who died when the tail section of the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into the mess area before hitting the ground. They have been identified as Rakesh Diyora of Bhavnagar, Gujarat, Aryan Rajput of Borcharnan village in Barmer district, Rajasthan, Manav Bhadoo of Pilibanga village in Hanumangarh district, Rajasthan, and Jay Prakash Chaudhary of Jigsoli village in Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. The wife of a doctor also died in the crash, while another doctor lost three members of his family. These included his mother, his maternal aunt's husband, and their daughter. Dr Parikh confirmed that their bodies had been identified and handed over to the family. The three missing persons, meanwhile, have not been accounted for among the injured, and DNA tests on the recovered remains have so far failed to identify them. One of those missing is a doctor who had come to visit relatives at the hostel. He completed his MBBS and internship at the Government Medical College in Surat and was reportedly preparing for the NEET postgraduate examination. He had gone to visit his sister and brother-in-law, the latter a student at BJ Medical College. The other two missing persons are Sarla, a cook at the Atulyam hostels, and her infant grand-daughter Aadhya. Sarla's family works at the Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. On the afternoon of June 12, Sarla was preparing lunch for the medical students while her son and daughter-in-law had gone to deliver tiffins at the hospital, leaving Aadhya in Sarla's care. Since the crash, neither Sarla nor Aadhya has been seen.
Hans India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Aadhya Anand reveals How ‘Knock Knock Kaun Hai' tested her mentally and emotionally
Mumbai: Actress Aadhya Anand has opened up about the intense journey she underwent while filming 'Knock Knock Kaun Hai,' describing the role as her most mentally and emotionally demanding to date. The actress revealed that inhabiting her complex character pushed her beyond her comfort zone at every turn. Stepping away from her familiar teenage, romantic parts, Aadhya tackles a role that's deeply nuanced, startlingly unpredictable, and packed with emotional intensity. Speaking about the transition, she shared, 'Someone with a strong background in sports and athletics, I've always been drawn to roles that are high energy and dynamic. While I enjoy playing sweet romantic characters, I felt it was time to explore something more intense and layered. Knock Knock Kaun Hai? is a complete rollercoaster, mystery, thriller, romance, murder that keeps you guessing. Preparing for this role pushed me mentally and emotionally. It was growth as an actor, and a transformative journey.' The series also features Kush Jotwani and Arjun Deswal in key roles. With the backdrop of college life, 'Knock Knock Kaun Hai' explores themes of danger, intrigue, and hidden truths. The series will be available to stream on Amazon MX Player from May 22. Aadhya is known for her roles in 'Bombay Begums,' 'Crushed,' 'Friday Night Plan,' and 'Bravehearts,' and now she steps into a riveting new persona in the psychological drama 'Knock Knock Kaun Hai?.' Aadhya Anand, born in Coorg, India, and raised in Singapore, is an Indian actress, model, and dancer whose career spans both film and digital platforms. She made her on‐screen debut at just nine years old in the Singaporean feature 'A Yellow Bird,' which premiered at the International Critics' Week during the Cannes Film Festival in 2016. That same year, she appeared in the social drama 'Utter 2016: One Hour to Daylight', set against the backdrop of Singapore's cultural tensions. In March 2021, Aadhya broke into the streaming world as Shai Irani—the youngest of the five 'begums'—in Netflix's original series 'Bombay Begums,' a contemporary drama that explores desire, ethics, and ambition across generations of women.
