Actor Ameesha Patel has returned to Mumbai after an unexpected and exhausting journey that saw her flight diverted to Muscat following the temporary closure of UAE airspace.
Patel had been travelling from New York to Mumbai via Dubai on an Emirates flight when the aircraft was forced to change course mid-journey. The diversion came after UAE authorities shut down airspace amid reports of fresh missile attacks in the region.
Sharing an update on X on Monday, the actor posted a photo with her travel companion and wrote, “Finallyyyyyyy MUMBAI!!! Thank you everyone for all your prayers (sic).”
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Earlier, Patel had detailed the disruption on social media, describing the tension as it unfolded. “On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI, the airspace closed in the UAE due to fresh missile attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT and are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying (sic),” she wrote.
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She was travelling with DJ Chetas and producer Kunal Goomer. In a subsequent post, Patel shared another image from the airport lounge, highlighting the prolonged delay. “24 hours from the time we left NYC and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. Endless airport lounge time (sic),” she added.
According to the actor, the diversion occurred just as the flight was preparing to land in Dubai, leaving passengers waiting for further instructions as uncertainty around departures continued.
The disruption comes amid heightened tensions in the region. Reports indicate a sharp escalation involving Iran, with missile and drone strikes allegedly targeting critical infrastructure in the UAE, including oil facilities and key shipping routes.
On the work front, Patel was last seen in Tauba Tera Jalwa, which underperformed at the box office. Her most recent commercial success remains Gadar 2, where she starred alongside Sunny Deol.
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