Airlift is an upcoming Bollywood film starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrit Kaur. It is based in the evacuation of Indians during Iraq Kuwait War. We are sharing some great facts and information about the Iraq Kuwait War and Airlift. Airlift shows the glory of Indian Air force for the successful evacuation of Thousands of Indians from the War Zone with the help of Air India. Facts About Airlift Film and Iraq Kuwait War It is based on Iraq Kuwait war and most of the scenes are based on true story of Indians in Kuwait. Akshay Kumar learned Arabic Language for the role of Ranjit Katyal. It is based on the life of Sunny Mathews. Nimrit Kaur is in the female lead as Amrita Katyal , she is known for her role in "The Lunchbox" Akshay Kumar playing a wealthy businessman Ranjit Katyal , who call himself Kuwaiti rather than an Indian. In 59 Days by flying 488 flights our Indian Government evacuated 1,70,000 Indians from Kuwait with the help of Ranjit Katyal. Airlift is a patriotic ...