
Filmmaker Mahesh Jirawala Missing After Air India Crash in Ahmedabad; Family Fears He’s Ground Victim
| By Team Prime News Network
GUJARAT, INDIA — Music album director Mahesh Kalawadia, professionally known as Mahesh Jirawala, has been missing since the
Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12.
Despite not being aboard the ill-fated flight or within the hostel at the crash site, his family now fears he became a
tragic casualty to the disaster that claimed 270 lives total.
Last Phone Call and Disappearance Timeline
According to official reports from Prime News Network’s PTI source, Jirawala’s wife, Hetal, revealed that
he was returning from a Law Garden meeting when contact was lost.
He called at 1:14 PM saying his meeting concluded and he was heading home
, Hetal said.
However, concern arose when his phone was powered off by 1:40 PM — just a minute after the plane crashed, with his location
traced to 700 meters from the disaster zone.
Prime News Network investigations uncovered the filmmaker’s unexpected routing, stating:
Families confirm motorbike and phone remain unlocated despite exhaustive Ahmedabad area searches
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DNA Collection for Ground Victims
With no trace since the June 12 Air India crash,
the family proactively contributed biological samples for body identification.
We provided DNA references to authorities in case recognition is required
explains Hetal, highlighting the anguish of
proactive preparations while desperately hoping for their loved one’s safe return.
Bollywood Mourns Ahmedabad Aviation Disaster
Industry luminaries swiftly reacted to the Ahmedabad tragedy that devastated 241 passengers and crew plus 29 ground personnel:
Shah Rukh Khan (via X):
Air India Ahmedabad crash nightmare shakes nation’s core… Eternal blessings for affected families
Anupam Kher (via Instagram):
Commuters returned from New York physical sessions…transcended this mortal journey
Shatrughan Sinha (Prime News Network Exclusive):
This rare catastrophe demands aviation overhaul considerations
Amitabh Bachchan (via X):
Param sannata (Utter silence)… Prayers requisite for Gujarat Air India crash victims
Nation Addresses Airline Safety Post-Disaster
Authorities confirm the de Havilland Canada DHC-8-400(Q400) aircraft struck launch before impacting:
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Medical college premises collision area
- 241 deaths (passengers/crew)
- 29 ground fatalities including hostel staff
Prime News Network’s ground report team verified a minute-by-minute reconstruction immunization as safety experts initiate black box analysis scheduled.