An Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed shortly after takeoff, killing all 241 on board. The tragedy shook the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief from the Indian entertainment industry. Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Alia Bhatt, along with South Indian icons such as Allu Arjun and Chiranjeevi, expressed their sorrow on social media. Veteran actor Anupam Kher shared an emotional video tribute, reflecting the deep impact across the film fraternity. 

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away in Delhi at 92. Serving from 2004 to 2014, he was respected for his calm leadership and economic vision. Tributes poured in from celebrities like Sanjay Dutt, Sunny Deol, Thalapathy Vijay, Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Madhuri Dixit, and Anupam Kher, who portrayed him in `The Accidental Prime Minister.` Prime Minister Narendra Modi also paid tribute. People from both politics and entertainment mourned his loss, honouring his significant contributions to India`s progress.