'Stuck for hours': Ameesha Patel shares update as New York–Mumbai flight is diverted amid Middle East tensions

Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel found herself caught in a real-life crisis on Monday night, as her flight from New York to Mumbai was forced to divert to Muscat after UAE authorities suddenly shut their airspace amid fresh missile attacks. Now, the actress has shared a new update on the same, revealing that she has been stuck for hours at Dubai airport. Let's learn more about it.

Ameesha Patel shares an update about her travel after getting stuck at the Dubai airport

Ameesha Patel took to her Instagram story to share a new update about her travel. She wrote, "And the wait continues.. been stuck fr hours and hours at Dubai Airport and still stuck. Can't wait to be back to Mumbai."

For the unversed, Patel was travelling with DJ Chetas and Kunal Goomer when the situation unfolded dramatically mid-flight. Her aircraft was moments away from landing in Dubai when the UAE airspace was abruptly closed following reports of fresh missile attacks in the region. The flight was rerouted to Muscat, leaving passengers on board waiting anxiously for further information.



The actress quickly took to X (formerly Twitter) to keep her followers informed. She wrote, "On my way back to MUMBAI from NEW YORK on Emirates! As we were about to land in DUBAI the airspace closed in UAE due to fresh missile Attacks! We have now been diverted to MUSCAT n are awaiting further updates!! When will this WAR end!! Praying."

DJ Chetas' post

DJ Chetas also confirmed the diversion through his own social media update. Kunal Goomer, meanwhile, posted a picture alongside Ameesha and Chetas, writing, "24 hours from the time we left NYC and still counting hours to reach Mumbai. @djchetas @ameeshapatel9 Dubai. Endless Airport lounge time."

More about Ameesha Patel

On the professional front, Ameesha Patel was last seen in 'Tauba Tera Jalwa' (2024), which underperformed commercially. Her most recent major hit remains 'Gadar 2' (2023), starring alongside Sunny Deol. It went on to earn over Rs 500 crore at the box office.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”