TV star Surbhi Chandna blasts Vistara for ‘mental harassment’ at Mumbai airport

In a sensational development, television actor Surbhi Chandna, famed for her roles in ‘Naagin 5’, ‘Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah’, and ‘Qubool Hai’, has unleashed a storm of controversy against Vistara, a budget airline. Chandna alleges “mental harassment” at the hands of Vistara, claiming her priority luggage was misplaced and a staff member behaved rudely with her at Mumbai airport. This incident has caused a stir in the celebrity world and among the general public, bringing into question the service quality of major airlines.

Surbhi Chandna Accuses Vistara of Mental Harassment

The star took to her social media handles to voice her frustration and anger at Vistara. In a series of posts, Chandna condemned the airline for offloading her priority bag, leading to wasted time and uncertainty about the bag’s whereabouts. “The WORST AIRLINE award goes to @airvistara…False promises by the incompetent staff horrible delays by airline,” Chandna expressed in a strongly-worded post on X.

Vistara’s Response and Chandna’s Continued Outrage

Vistara was quick to respond on X, asking for her booking details to address the issue promptly. However, Chandna’s dissatisfaction did not end there. She continued her tirade, detailing more about her ordeal. “False promises by the incompetent staff has caused mental harassment…horrible delays by the airline…I suggest you’ll to think a 100 times before you fly this pathetic airline,” she posted on her Instagram story.

Allegations of Rude Behavior by Vistara Staff

Adding fuel to the fire, Chandna accused a Vistara ground staff member, identified as Deepika Pawar, of being “extremely rude” at Mumbai airport. “Extremely rude in her approach… ‘we do not know when your bag will come and we cannot commit anything’,” Chandna relayed Pawar’s words, highlighting the alleged unprofessionalism and lack of empathy from the airline’s staff.

The Larger Picture: Celebrities’ Airport Nightmares

Chandna’s incident is not an isolated one. It follows closely on the heels of another celebrity’s airport nightmare. Actor Radhika Apte shared her own ordeal at an airport, where she and other passengers were locked inside the aerobridge after a flight delay. Apte did not name the city or the airline but shared photos and videos on Instagram, further spotlighting the issues faced by travelers at airports.