The movie has received a positive response from the critics. Akshay Kumar made a terrific performance in the film. “Airlift” Movie Review & Rating:Īirlift is an uplifting and entertaining edge-of-the-seat thriller and is the story of the biggest ever human evacuation. How the Indian government with the help of Akshay Kumar, managed to survive the Iraqi invasion & airlifted over 1,70,000 Indians from Kuwait forms the remaining story. The Government of India, with the help of the Indian Army and Air India, initiated the heroic operation which would go down in history. Kuwait was home to almost 170,000 Indians, all of who had suddenly become moneyless and homeless including Ranjit Katyal. The city was looted and the general population subjugated and made to suffer great tragedies in the hands of the Iraqi army. The Kuwaiti royal family managed to escape to Saudi Arabia, leaving the state rudderless. The Iraqi army took over the city within a few hours.

On August 2nd, 1990 Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait (part of the first Gulf War). Airlift is a 2016 Indian Hindi-language historical drama film directed by Raja Krishna Menon starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, that follows Ranjit Katyal (played by Kumar), a Kuwait-based businessman as he carries out the evacuation of Indians based in Kuwait during the Invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein's Iraq which lead to the beginning of the Gulf War. But Kuwait refused, leaving Iraq furious. Here is the story of “Airlift” Iraq wanted Kuwait to reduce oil production, to create a scarcity of oil leading to increasing oil prices, thereby helping Iraq raise more money. The film tells the story of Ranjit Katiyal (played by Akshay Kumar), who helps more than 170,000 Indians to be airlifted during the war. Language: Hindi “Airlift” Movie Story Line: Saif Ali Khan has undergone intensive training to essay the role of a chef.Music Directors: Amaal Mallik, Ankit Tiwari The Hindi adaption too has a food truck that will travel across three Indian foodie cities.

The Hindi adaptation of the film has been made keeping the Indian palate in mind and revolves around a father-son relationship. A film with such a universal appeal deserves the right release date. Raja has adapted the story beautifully for the Indian palate, underlining a relationship between a father and son. Thrilled about being a part of the project, Saif, added, 'I'm truly excited about Chef, I`ve enjoyed every moment shooting for it. To that end I think we`ve found the right release window.' It`s truly a fun family journey and therefore we want to release the film at a time when the entire family can go out and watch it. 'It's been an amazing journey adapting Chef. Talking about jointly producing Chef, Bhushan Kumar, Managing Director (T-Series) says, 'We've had a successful collaboration with Raja and Vikram on Airlift and we`re proud to now share this heartwarming film with the audience.'ĭirector Raja Krishna Menon, reiterates his sentiment. We wanted the film to release in a period where families can step out to enjoy this film with each other.' Speaking on the new release date, Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia Entertainment, says, 'Chef is the true new age feel-good, family film. The film also stars South actor, Padmapriya and child actor, Svar Kamble. It has Saif in the lead role and is helmed by 'Airlift' director, Raja Krishna Menon. The Indian adaptation of Jon Favreau`s high-profile Hollywood hit, 'Chef', with the same name, is produced by Bhushan Kumar`s T-Series and Abundantia Entertainment, led by Vikram Malhotra. 'Chef' aka SaifAliKhan is gearing up to give us all a tasty treat in cinema halls from October 6!

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