Mumbai, November 17, 2025 – Veteran actor Anupam Kher recently shared a harrowing experience he had while traveling from Delhi to Mumbai with Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane. The flight encountered a scary moment when it aborted its landing, causing Kher to momentarily lose his composure.
Kher, who was last seen in ‘Metro… In Dino’, posted a video on Instagram on Monday capturing his encounter with Rahane on the Delhi-Mumbai flight. In the video, Kher is seen sitting next to Rahane, praising him as a "wonderful human being" and an "ace player". He expressed his admiration for Rahane's humility and grace.
The veteran actor then described the unexpected incident. "So, it was wonderful traveling with you, my friend. You are a wonderful person, and we had a great experience. Absolutely. The plane touched down and took off again," Kher recounted in the video. The aborted landing clearly took Kher by surprise.
Following the unsettling incident, Kher admitted that he momentarily lost his composure. "Me and my language was fine and decent till our plane touched down and then suddenly took off again," Kher wrote in the caption of his Instagram post. "That scary moment didn't allow me to be a gentleman, and some nice Shudh Hindi words came out of my mouth".
Despite his brief lapse in composure, Kher saw a silver lining in the experience. "But the brighter side is that we both will remember each other for more than one reason now," he added in his post. He also apologized to Rahane for his language, saying it was fine until the plane took off again.
Rahane, known for his calm demeanor on and off the field, appeared to have taken the incident in stride. Kher, in his video, noted Rahane's bravery during the event.
Ajinkya Rahane is a celebrated figure in Indian cricket, known for his solid technique and composed batting style, especially in challenging overseas conditions. Rahane has played over 85 Test matches, amassing 5,077 runs at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 half-centuries. As a captain, Rahane led India to a memorable Test series victory in Australia in 2020-21, marking a high point in his career.
Anupam Kher's films include ‘Metro… In Dino'. Kher is known for his active presence on social media, where he often shares his views and experiences with his followers.
