Bollywood films like Talvar, No One Killed Jessica and other that are based on real life incidents have clicked well at box office. That’s the reason, more and more Hindi filmmakers are churning out similar realistic films with interesting screenplay and arresting narration. In the coming days, we’re going to watch two movies, Neerja and Airlift, which are going to blow our minds for sure.
These two movies narrate the biggest adventures, courage and sacrifice put up by two Indians for the country and its people.
Akshay Kumar’s “Airlift” is an upcoming Hindi drama film based on the backdrop of the Gulf War in 1990 which happened in Kuwait, where Iraq invaded and brutally executed many Kuwaitis and big businessmen there. Film narrates the story of one Indian businessman, a millionaire, who helped Indian government handle the biggest human evacuation in the history.
This 22nd January 2016 release is directed by Raja Krishna Menon. Sonam Kapoor’s “Neerja” is the courageous story of a 23 year old girl Neerja Bhanot, an air hostess, who lost her life while saving passengers from terrorists on board the hijacked Pan Am Flight 73.
This real incident took place on 5th September 1986, and governments of India, USA and Pakistan have that year conferred their Bravery Medals to her. Directed by Ram Madhvani, the film hits cinemas on 19th February 2016.