Mumbai: In a delightful turn of events, an Instagram reel featuring Captain Pradeep Krishnan, an IndiGo pilot from Tamil Nadu, has won over the internet. The video showcases Krishnan’s earnest attempt to make an in-flight announcement in Hindi, despite not being fluent in the language.
While operating a flight from Chennai to Mumbai, a passenger requested that Krishnan announce in Hindi. Rising to the challenge, Krishnan delivered an endearing and impressive announcement. In the video, he says:
“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 time turbulence hoga, hum seat belt daalenge, main bhi daalenge. Dhanyawad.”
(Translation: “Namaskar, my name is Pradeep Krishnan. My first officer’s name is Bala. Our lead is Priyanka. Today, we will be flying from Chennai to Mumbai at an altitude of 35,000 feet, covering a distance of 1,500 kms. The total time of the flight is one hour and 30 minutes. There might be turbulence during the journey, so please keep your seat belts fastened. I will also wear a seat belt. Thank you.”)
Krishnan, who is also a content creator, captioned the video, “A very sweet passenger asked me to announce in Hindi. indha vechuko!!!!! I genuinely tried.”
The video quickly went viral, amassing over 1.3 million views. Social media users were charmed by Krishnan’s effort, flooding the comment section with their reactions. One user remarked, “That’s the sweetest announcement,” while another commented, “I’d love to hear this live on my flight from or to Chennai! Sounds a lot of fun.” Some users wished they could have seen the passengers’ reactions, with one writing, “You should have taken a video of the passengers’ expressions… Missed it… I wish I was there on this flight.”
Krishnan’s attempt not only showcased his dedication but also highlighted the beauty of embracing different languages and cultures, even with a bit of humor.
