Former India captain and World Cup winner Kapil Dev gave a young pilot a memory of a lifetime during a recent IndiGo flight. He was invited by the airline to pin the stripes on Captain Priyanka, who had just been promoted. The heartwarming ceremony took place inside the aircraft and was shared by IndiGo on X.
In the first photo, Kapil Dev is seen smiling warmly as he carefully helps place the new stripes on the pilot’s shoulders. The second image shows Captain Priyanka with a bright smile as she stands proudly in uniform, while another crew member (a senior pilot) helps complete the pinning.
The airline posted the pictures with the caption: “Becoming a Captain is no small feat and having Mr. Kapil Dev pin her stripes made Captain Priyanka’s achievement
a moment she’ll always treasure. There’s indeed no better way to say Hello, Captain! #goIndiGo.”
The post has already crossed thousands of views and gathered a flood of warm reactions from fans and flyers alike.
Becoming a Captain is no small feat and having Mr. Kapil Dev pin her stripes made Captain Priyanka’s achievement a moment she’ll always treasure. There’s indeed no better way to say Hello, Captain! #goIndiGo@therealkapildev pic.twitter.com/09tgA7cowR
— IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) October 4, 2025
Passengers share the moment
One passenger even revealed that he was on the same flight. “This was the Goa to Delhi flight on 26th September. I was on board and even saw Kapil sir arrive at Delhi airport,” he recalled. For him, the experience became an unexpected bonus to his journey.
Others pointed out the special symbolism of the moment: a cricket legend who once led India honoured a young pilot stepping into her own leadership role. “From a winning captain to a new captain!” one person wrote, capturing the spirit of the event in a single line.
Internet Congratulates Captain Priyanka
Social media was filled with congratulatory messages for Captain Priyanka. A user called it “Quite remarkable! Best wishes to Priyanka!” while another described the moment as “Lifetime memories.”
Messages poured in praising both the achievement and Kapil Dev’s gesture, with comments such as “Excellent. Congratulations and best wishes to the new crew” and “Captain s Kaptain.”
Others admired the emotional weight of the event, saying it was not just about stripes but about recognition and encouragement. A user wrote, “Congratulations to Priyanka, Happy Landings,” while another added simply, “A truly beautiful moment.”
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