Actor-couple Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif flew to the Maldives to celebrate Katrina's 40th birthday.

A fan named Aakriti Rana had an unexpected encounter with Vicky Kaushal during the flight.

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Aakriti shared her experience on Instagram through a series of Reels.

Initially, the air hostess asked Aakriti to return to her seat due to turbulence.

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Aakriti's friend encouraged her to approach Vicky, and she finally mustered the courage to do so.

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Vicky Kaushal himself called out to Aakriti, leading her to the front of the aircraft.

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Aakriti joyfully posed for a picture with Vicky, capturing the moment of their meeting.

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Fans shared their own sweet encounters with Vicky Kaushal, praising his genuine and kind nature.

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Vicky's gesture made Aakriti feel special, and she expressed her excitement in the Instagram post.

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