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Airlift

  • 20162016
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 10m
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7.9/10
57K
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Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur in Airlift (2016)
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When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.When Iraq invades Kuwait in August 1990, a callous Indian businessman becomes the spokesperson for more than 170,000 stranded countrymen.
IMDb RATING
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57K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Raja Menon
  • Writers
    • Raja Menon(story)
    • Sonu Sinha(screenplay)
    • Ritesh Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • Nimrat Kaur
    • Kumud Mishra
Top credits
  • Director
    • Raja Menon
  • Writers
    • Raja Menon(story)
    • Sonu Sinha(screenplay)
    • Ritesh Shah(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Akshay Kumar
    • Nimrat Kaur
    • Kumud Mishra
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 215User reviews
    • 43Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 15 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:53
    Official Trailer

    Photos86

    Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur at an event for Airlift (2016)
    Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur at an event for Airlift (2016)
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    Raja Menon in Airlift (2016)
    Nimrat Kaur in Airlift (2016)
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    Akshay Kumar
    Akshay Kumar
    • Ranjit Katyalas Ranjit Katyal
    Nimrat Kaur
    Nimrat Kaur
    • Amrita Katyalas Amrita Katyal
    Kumud Mishra
    Kumud Mishra
    • Sanjeev Kohlias Sanjeev Kohli
    Prakash Belawadi
    Prakash Belawadi
    • Georgeas George
    Inaamulhaq
    Inaamulhaq
    • Major Khalaf Bin Zaydas Major Khalaf Bin Zayd
    Lena
    Lena
    • George's Wifeas George's Wife
    • (as Lena Kumar)
    Nissar Khan
    Nissar Khan
    • Ashokas Ashok
    Ninad Kamat
    Ninad Kamat
    • Kurienas Kurien
    Kaizaad Kotwal
    • Poonawallaas Poonawalla
    Feryna Wazheir
    Feryna Wazheir
    • Tasneemas Tasneem
    Ajay Kumar
    Ajay Kumar
    • Josephas Joseph
    Purab Kohli
    Purab Kohli
    • Ibrahim Durranias Ibrahim Durrani
    Gunjan Malhotra
    Gunjan Malhotra
    • Meher Poonawalaas Meher Poonawala
    Pooja Nair
    • Preethias Preethi
    Taranjit Kaur
    • Nair's Wifeas Nair's Wife
    • (as Taranjeet Kaur)
    Ajay Arya
    • Nairas Nair
    Avtar Gill
    Avtar Gill
    • Amrit Palas Amrit Pal
    Pawan Chopra
    Pawan Chopra
    • Brij, Indian Ambassadoras Brij, Indian Ambassador
    • Director
      • Raja Menon
    • Writers
      • Raja Menon(story) (screenplay)
      • Sonu Sinha(screenplay)
      • Ritesh Shah(screenplay) (dialogue)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After the real life mission was successful, Air India entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being a civil airline that helped evacuate the highest number of people ever.
    • Goofs
      The school buses that were used to transport stranded Indians within Kuwait and from there to Jordan was in yellow color. In those days, the school buses were not required to be in yellow color and it became mandatory only after 2010.
    • Quotes

      Ranjit Katyal: The only thing that sets us apart is that we are Indians and not Kuwaitis. If we are together, we matter. Otherwise, we mean nothing.

    • Crazy credits
      Before the end credits roll, cards stating the contributions of Mr. Mathunny Mathews and Mr. Vedi, on whose efforts this film is based, are shown.
    • Connections
      Featured in Housefull 3 (2016)
    • Soundtracks
      Soch Na Sake
      Written by : Kumaar

      Produced by: Amaal Mallik

      Performed by: Arijit Singh, Tulsi Kumar and Amaal Mallik

    User reviews215

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    Steals Hearts!
    After Bajrangi Bhaijaan, this one is the next heart stealer! In an industry where good films are not as often coming, movies like these are hugely treasured. Airlift is a real story where humanity is celebrated, and a movie on humanity needs to strike the right chord to enter the audience's hearts. And this one very memorably goes! Akshay Kumar gives his heart and soul to the role and is a huge reason why the movie achieves its heights. The screenplay and direction are top notch, and the music is very hum worthy. And best thing, it felt like it ended early as audiences were wanting more. Seriously Indian cinema standards will take a rise more with this movie. Highly recommended watch!
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    • saivenkat02
    • Jan 22, 2016

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Official sites
      • Airlift Movie
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • 撤離科威特
    • Filming locations
      • Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India
    • Production companies
      • Cape of Good Films
      • Emmay Entertainment
      • T-Series
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,323,484
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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