IndiGo Pilot’s Hindi Announcement Captivates Internet After Passenger Request
An instagram reel featuring Captain pradeep Krishnan, an indigo pilot, has captured the hearts of many online. The tamil Nadu-based pilot was flying from chennai to mumbai when a passenger requested that he make the in-flight announcement in Hindi.
Despite not being fluent in the language, Captain Krishnan took on the challenge and delivered a heartfelt announcement. In the video, he says, “Namaskar, mera naam pradeep Krishnan hai. Mera first officer ka naam bala hai. Hamara lead ka naam priyanka hai. Hum aaj chennai se mumbai jaayenge, 35,000 mein udayenge, pura distance 1,500 kms hai, pura time one hour ek ghante thirty minutes hai, jaane ke time turbulence hoga, hum seat belt daalenge, main bhi daalenge. Dhanyawad,” which translates to, “Hello, my name is pradeep Krishnan. My first officer’s name is Bala. Our lead is Priyanka. Today, we will be flying from chennai to mumbai at 35,000 feet, covering a distance of 1,500 km. The flight will take one hour and 30 minutes. There might be turbulence, so please fasten your seat belts. Thank you.”
The video, shared by Krishnan on instagram, quickly went viral, garnering over 1.3 million views. Viewers praised the pilot’s effort, with many sharing their reactions in the comments.
One user wrote, “That’s the sweetest announcement.” Another commented, “I’d love to hear this live on my flight from or to Chennai! Sounds a lot of fun.” Some wished they could have seen the passengers' reactions, while others appreciated Krishnan’s attempt, saying, “Very well tried to speak hindi, captain.”
Actor parul gulati also joined in, humorously commenting, “He had me at ‘udaayenge.’” The pilot’s charming and humorous effort delighted social media users, making it a memorable moment.