Airlift

(2016)

Airlift (2016) is an edge-of-the-seat thriller based on the true story of the largest ever human evacuation in history. Set against the backdrop of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, the film follows the journey of Ranjit Katyal (played by Akshay Kumar), a wealthy Indian businessman who has always considered himself Kuwaiti rather than Indian. However, when the Iraqi army takes over Kuwait, Ranjit realizes that he and his family are in grave danger and that he no longer has any influence.

As Ranjit navigates the chaos and violence of the invasion, he unknowingly becomes a beacon of hope for the 170,000 stranded Indians in Kuwait. With the help of Ranjit's resourcefulness, determination, and courage, the Indians manage to survive and travel a thousand kilometers across the border into Amman, Jordan. There, the Indian government embarks on an unprecedented mission to evacuate all 170,000 Indians and bring them back home.

Over 59 days, the Indian government conducts over 488 Air India commercial flights into the war zone, ensuring the safe return of every Indian stranded in Kuwait. Airlift is a gripping tale of survival and resilience, showcasing the strength and unity of the Indian community in the face of adversity.

This film is an uplifting and entertaining thriller that sheds light on a little-known chapter of history. Airlift exemplifies the triumph of the human spirit and reminds us of the power of hope in the most challenging of circumstances.