The tragic Ahmedabad plane crash on June 12, 2025, has left the nation in deep grief. Among the many lives lost was Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, the senior Air India pilot who was flying the aircraft from Ahmedabad to London. Actor Ajay Singh Chaudhary, who was a neighbour of Captain Sumeet for 12 years, has now shared an emotional update about the late pilot’s family — especially his grieving father.
Ajay Singh Chaudhary Talks About His Neighbour, Late Captain Sumeet Sabharwal
In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, actor Ajay Singh Chaudhary spoke with a heavy heart about the pain Captain Sumeet’s family is going through. He revealed how the pilot’s father is in deep shock, unable to speak, and just sits quietly — looking into nothingness.
Ajay said:
“There was a profound silence in their home without Sumeet’s presence. Log aa rahe hain, jaa rahe hain, phir bhi sab khamosh hai. It’s difficult to talk to his father as he cries and then sits looking in the void. Thankfully the captain’s sister and her kids are with him.”
Ajay added that Captain Sumeet’s mother, who is part of a yoga group in their housing society, had met him just a few days before the crash. At that time, Captain Sumeet had informed his mother that he would be flying to Ahmedabad and then to London.
Who Was Captain Sumeet Sabharwal?
Captain Sumeet Sabharwal was a senior pilot at Air India with more than 30 years of flying experience. According to reports from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Captain Sumeet had logged over 8,200 hours of flight time, although his colleagues believe he had more experience than what was recorded.
Before the tragic crash, Captain Sumeet had called his family and told them he would call again after landing in London. Sadly, that call never came.
What Happened With Flight AI171?
The flight AI171 had taken off from Ahmedabad International Airport for London on June 12, 2025. Just moments after takeoff, the aircraft vanished from radar, and Captain Sumeet gave a ‘mayday’ distress call from the cockpit. Within just 38 seconds, the aircraft crashed, taking the lives of all 241 people on board, including Second Officer Clive Kunder and many innocent passengers.
The sudden loss of so many lives has left the country in shock.
A Heartfelt Tribute From a Neighbour and Friend
Ajay Singh Chaudhary expressed how deeply Captain Sumeet’s death has affected not just his family but the entire society they lived in. He shared:
“Our [housing] society has families from the forces. It’s like one big family, and we will stand by him. But nothing makes up for his loss.”
Conclusion
The story of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal is not just about a pilot who lost his life in a crash — it’s about a kind, humble, and experienced professional who left behind a heartbroken family. His father’s silent grief, his mother’s last conversation with him, and the emptiness in his home remind us how unpredictable life can be.