New Delhi, June 12 -- An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed during take-off from Ahmedabad on Thursday afternoon, in what is being described as one of the most serious aviation tragedies in recent years.

Actor Shah Rukh Khan expressed grief over the incident, saying he was "absolutely heartbroken".

Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) account, Shah Rukh wrote, "Absolutely heartbroken with the news about the crash in Ahmedabad. my prayers for the victims, their families and all affected."

Several other Bollywood celebrities also reacted to the tragedy. Stars including Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt, Janhvi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Kangana Ranaut, and Sonu Sood took to social media to share their condolences.

The Air India Boeing 7...