Indian Air Force officer Abhimanyu Rai, a trained pilot responsible for flying dignitaries, including the President and Prime Minister, tragically lost his life in a plane crash on December 4, 2023. Abhimanyu’s father, Group Captain Amitabh Rai, expressed a deep desire to meet Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan after the demise of his son.
How Abhimanyu is Related to Shahrukh Khan
The connection between Abhimanyu and Shah Rukh Khan dates back to the late ’80s when SRK portrayed a character named ‘Abhimanyu Rai’ in the popular TV show ‘Fauji.’ Inspired by this, Abhimanyu’s parents named their son after the character. Following Abhimanyu’s death, his father reached out to Shah Rukh Khan via text message, expressing the wish to start a foundation with the actor.
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Facing difficulties in meeting the superstar through conventional means, Amitabh Rai turned to social media for help. Teams such as Team Saath, dedicated to combating abuse and harassment on social platforms, assisted in tagging and requesting Shah Rukh Khan to meet Abhimanyu’s parents.
In a heartwarming update, Team Saath announced that Shah Rukh Khan had met with Amitabh and Chitralekha Rai. The parents were reportedly pleased with the actor’s gesture, hoping that with his involvement, Abhimanyu’s story would reach a wider audience. The details of their conversation remain undisclosed.
Abhimanyu Rai’s tragic flight incident occurred when he noticed technical problems mid-flight. Despite efforts to save the plane, he chose to divert it away from a village to prevent civilian casualties, sacrificing his own life in the process. The strong connection between Abhimanyu and Shah Rukh Khan forced his parents to seek a meeting, which, after elongated efforts, finally resulted in meeting the actor, bringing solace to the family’s sorrow.
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