An IndiGo pilot from Tamil Nadu was in the spotlight after being asked by a passenger to make an announcement in Hindi during a flight from Chennai to Mumbai. What seemed like a simple request turned into a delightful challenge for pilot Pradeep Krishnan, whose earnest attempt has since charmed social media users.
In an Instagram reel that has now clocked over a million views, Krishnan is seen delivering the in-flight announcement in Hindi, albeit with a South Indian accent that added an endearing touch.
“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 turbulance hoga, hum seat belt daalenge, main bhi daalenge. Dhanyawad (Hello, my name is Pradeep Krishnan. My first officer is Bala. Our lead's name is Priyanka. We are flying from Chennai to Mumbai at an altitude of 35,000 feet, covering a distance of 1,500 kilometres in one hour and thirty minutes),” he said.
“A very sweet passenger asked me to make an announcement in Hindi. indha vechuko! I genuinely tried,” reads the caption of the post.
Social media users applauded the pilot for his effort. “That’s the sweetest announcement,” a user said, while another added, “This is hilarious.”
One of the users noted that someone should have recorded the passengers’ expressions. “You should have taken a video of the passenger's expressions. Missed it. I wish I had been there on this flight.”
Even actor-turned-entrepreneur Parul Gulati joined in, saying, “He had me at ‘udayenge’.”
Pradeep Krishnan’s lighthearted attempt to connect with passengers in Hindi has not only earned him admiration but also underscored the beauty of embracing different languages and cultures – even if it’s with a bit of humour.
