When an IndiGo pilot announced in Hindi on a Chennai-Mumbai flight at the request of a passenger, the internet rejoiced
Many internet users were moved by a recent Instagram film that showcased the efforts of a pilot who, despite not speaking Hindi well, took on the task of giving an in-flight statement. A customer asked Captain Pradeep Krishnan, an IndiGo pilot from Tamil Nadu, to deliver the announcement in Hindi when he was flying from Chennai to Mumbai.
Krishnan accepted the challenge and gave it his all, making a charming and powerful statement. “Namaskar, mera naam Pradeep Krishnan hai,” Krishnan says in the video that he uploaded on Instagram. Bala is the first officer that I know about. Priyanka na hamara lead ka hai.
This is the first time Chennai has visited Mumbai; the population is 35,000; the distance is 1,500 km; the travel period is one hour and thirty minutes; there may be turbulence during this time; buckle up, folks. Dhanyawad (Hello, I’m Pradeep Krishnan. Namaskar. Bala is my first officer’s name. Priyanka is our leader. We will be traveling 1,500 kilometers today, at a height of 35,000 feet, from Chennai to Mumbai.
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The flight lasts for one hour and thirty minutes in total. Please make sure your seat belts are tightened, son, since there may be turbulence throughout the trip. A seat belt will also be worn by me. I’m grateful.
The video was posted with the following commentary by content producer Krishnan: “I was asked to make an announcement in Hindi by a very kind passenger.” vechuko indha! I really did try.”
Krishnan’s effort to make a statement in Hindi became viral very fast, receiving over 1.3 million views on the internet. Social media was ablaze with responses to the cute pilot, with individuals swarming the comment area with their thoughts.
“That’s the sweetest announcement,” a user said.
“I’d love to hear this live on my flight from or to Chennai!” said someone another. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Some others said that they wished they could have seen the passengers’ response. “You need to have recorded the passenger’s emotions on camera… I missed it. I wish I could have been on this flight.
Another said, “Very well tried to speak Hindi captain,” praising the effort.
“A laugh-out loud moment It’s not simple to speak real Hindi, good. Hindi is a very comprehensive language on its own.Nice attempt,” a user said.
