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Israeli Singer Dedicates Hanuman Chalisa Performance to Indian Pilot
Israeli singer Ben Raivitz made a video of himself singing a Hindu prayer called the Hanuman Chalisa.
He dedicated it to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar.
The pilot was flying a plane from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an emergency reportedly happened in the cockpit.
The article says he recited the prayer while trying to control the plane.
Raivitz praised the pilot’s courage and wished him a quick recovery.
People online responded with kind comments about the performance and the message of support.
Israeli singer Ben Raivitz recorded and shared a rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa on Instagram.
Raivitz dedicated the performance to Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar and wished him a full recovery.
Machchhar was operating a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv when an emergency reportedly occurred in the cockpit.
The account says Machchhar recited the Hanuman Chalisa while working to keep the aircraft under control.
Social media users praised Raivitz’s tribute and expressed support for the pilot.
- Who
- Israeli singer Ben Raivitz and Indian pilot Captain Smit Machchhar.
- What
- Raivitz shared a Hanuman Chalisa performance dedicated to Machchhar.
- Where
- Raivitz shared the performance on Instagram; Machchhar was operating a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
- When
- The article does not give a date.
- Why
- Raivitz said he was moved by the pilot’s story and wanted to honor him and wish him a full recovery.
Key facts
- Singer
- Ben Raivitz
- Person honored
- Captain Smit Machchhar
- Performance
- A rendition of the Hanuman Chalisa
- Platform
- Flight route
- Dubai to Tel Aviv
- Airline
- Flydubai
- Reported incident
- An alleged cockpit emergency during the flight
Quotes
Social media user
A commenter reacting to Raivitz’s performance.
“Captain Smit Machchhar is an Indian hero who saved so many lives and prevented a catastrophe.”
NDTV
“I want to dedicate this to him and wish him a full and speedy recovery.”
NDTV
Sources
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