Question 1

What real-world evacuation record did the events in Airlift inspire?

Accepted Answer

After the real-life mission, Air India entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being a civil airline that helped evacuate the highest number of people ever.

Question 2

Who is the character Ranjit Katyal based on in Airlift?

Accepted Answer

Ranjit Katyal is based on Mr. Mathunny Mathews (popularly known as Toyota Sunny), a prominent businessman in Kuwait who stayed until the last flight with Indians took off.

Question 3

What historical event does Airlift depict?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the biggest evacuation operation of Indians in Kuwait during Saddam Hussein's rule, triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990.

Question 4

How did Akshay Kumar prepare for his role in Airlift?

Accepted Answer

Akshay Kumar learned Arabic for his role as a Kuwait-based businessman in the film.

Question 5

Where were sets built to recreate 1990s Kuwait for Airlift?

Accepted Answer

Sets in Ras Al-Khaima, UAE were re-designed to depict Kuwait during the 1990s for the film.

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