Chennai Floods: Aamir Khan Rescued After Being Stranded For 24 Hours; PIC Of Him With Vishnu Vishal Goes VIRAL

Aamir Khan Stranded In Chennai Floods: In the wake of Cyclone Michaung wreaking havoc in Chennai, the city witnessed incessant rainfall, leading to severe flooding and leaving many stranded. Among those affected also included Bollywood actor Aamir Khan and Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal.

The incident came to light when Vishnu Vishal, stranded in Karapakkam, shared images on social media showcasing his rescue by the state's fire and rescue department. The pictures also featured Aamir Khan, who was also caught in the floodwaters.

Expressing his gratitude for the swift response of the fire and rescue department, Vishnu Vishal posted on social media, "Thanks to the fire and rescue department in helping people like us who are stranded. Rescue operations have started in Karapakkam...Saw 3 boats functioning already. Great work by TN govt in such testing times. Thanks to all the administrative people who are working relentlessly."

Further, Minister of Industries for the state, Dr. TRB Rajaa, took to social media to commend Aamir Khan's patience and humility during the rescue operations and wrote, "Thanks for the appreciation @TheVishnuVishal and please do thank the gentleman next to you for being such a class human being ! Astounding that he didn't try to pull any strings to be rescued ! Awesome to see him being so grounded and WAITING HIS TURN to be rescued just like any of our fellow citizens. Lessons for those who try to pull strings and drop names !"

He added, "Hats off to people like Thiru Khan for being sensitive to the scale of the issue at hand and patiently await their turn We will continue to stick to our Rescue Schedule."

Aamir Khan had shifted his base to Chennai in October, to be close to his mother Zeenat Hussain, who was under the care of a private medical facility in Chennai.