Taali actress Sheetal Kale escapes Kedarnath crash by chance: 'Me and my family were supposed to be on that same helicopter'

Sheetal Kale, best known for her impactful portrayal of Nargis in Sushmita Sen’s Taali, has opened up about narrowly escaping the recent Kedarnath helicopter crash. The actress recently took to social media to share a chilling revelation — she and her family were supposed to be on the same helicopter that tragically crashed in Kedarnath on June 15, claiming the lives of seven people, including a child and the pilot.

In an emotional Instagram story, Sheetal reflected on the incident and the twist of fate that saved her life.

“My heart goes out to all the families who lost their loved ones," she wrote. “What’s even more shocking is that me and my family were supposed to be on that same helicopter, on the same day.”

The actress went on to explain how everything had been planned for the spiritual trip, but her mother’s sudden illness forced them to cancel.

“At the time, I was disappointed… now, I believe it was nothing short of divine intervention. That twist of fate saved our lives," she said, adding, “Being alive is the biggest blessing.”


The ill-fated chopper reportedly crashed in the forests of Gauri Mai Khark between Gaurikund and Triyuginarayan due to poor weather conditions. The tragic accident, which occurred around 5:30 am, has left devotees and citizens across the country in shock.

Sheetal Kale rose to fame with Taali, a series based on the life of transgender activist Shreegauri Sawant. She has also appeared in popular shows like Jai Chhathi Maa and Mirzapur.