The picture of a woman in tattered clothes and covered in dust and blood has become the defining image of the Brussels terror attack.

The woman who has been identified as Nidhi Chaphekar is an Indian air stewardess from Mumbai, a Daily Mail report said.

The picture didn't just go viral on social media but has been picked up by many publications.

The report stated that Chaphekar had just arrived at the terminal and had to catch a flight to Newark, US, when the explosions ripped across the building.

A report published in The Sun stated that a mother of two, Chapekar was one of two Indian cabin crew members flying with Jet Airways.

The report added that she had been working for the airline for the past 15 years.

Jet Airways has confirmed that she is currently in the hospital and receiving medical care.

Her colleague, Amit Motwani also checked-in safe using the Facebook feature.

A statement issued by Jet Airways spokesperson confirmed the safety of the crew who were injured in the attack.

The statement said, "Jet Airways crew who were injured in the event at Brussels airport yesterday (March 22) are safe in hospitals. Our staff in Brussels is co-ordinating with the local authorities and hospitals to ensure that all the required medical care is provided to them. We have made arrangements for family members of the injured crew to travel to Brussels."

It added, "Jet Airways continues to closely monitor the situation in Brussels. The airline’s Emergency Response Centre in Mumbai and the Local Incident Control Centre in Brussels are working round the clock to provide all possible support to our staff and guests. Jet Airways has also deployed its teams from India and Continental Europe to help in the co-ordination efforts."