Katrina Kaif opens up about terrifying near-death experience and the person she was thinking about during the crisis

Katrina Kaif revealed a terrifying incident when turbulence caused the chopper to plunge, leaving her feeling certain of death. The actor said the only thing on her mind during the harrowing experience was well well-being of her mother.

Hyderabad: Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif is known for daring stunts in movies as much as she is celebrated for her impeccable dancing chops. In the past, the actor survived many on-set injuries while filming for challenging action sequences. However, it was a harrowing near-death experience during a chopper ride that shook her deeply. During the ride, Katrina faced a terrifying ordeal when the chopper encountered severe turbulence and abruptly started descending. In that nerve-wracking moment, she felt certain that it was the end of her life.

In a throwback video that recently surfaced and gained traction on Reddit, Katrina revealed the terrifying moment when turbulence caused the chopper to plunge, leaving her feeling certain of her impending demise. Despite a few minor injuries on set, this particular incident deeply shook her.

• Katrina Kaif on her near death experience
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During a promotional event for her beauty line, Katrina was asked about facing near-death situations. Recollecting the incident, she shared the intense moment in the chopper, expressing her thoughts of it being the end of her life. Her primary concern in that frightening moment was for her mother's well-being. When questioned about her ideal obituary, Katrina expressed a determined sentiment, stating it should read, "She did. Some people say she tried. No. Can’t try. You gotta do."

On the film front, the actor is basking in the success of Tiger 3. The film co-starring Salman Khan received a strong response at the box office, where she reprised her role as Zoya in the third installment of the Tiger series. Up next for Katrina is Merry Christmas alongside Vijay Sethupathi.

Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film was pushed to January 12, 2024, from December 23, 2023. The decision, as explained by the team, aimed to secure a better release window due to the crowded schedule and consecutive movie releases in the last two months of 2023. The makers expressed their commitment and affection for the film, aiming to extend the season of joy by releasing it in theaters on the revised date.