Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, ‘Mission Raniganj’ promises to be an authentic portrayal of India’s most daring rescue mission
Our Bureau
Mumbai, India
The much-anticipated trailer of ‘Mission Raniganj’ is out, and it promises to be an enthralling journey of heroism and human spirit. Starring the versatile Akshay Kumar as the real-life hero Jaswant Singh Gill, this gripping rescue-thriller, is set to hit theatres on October 6, 2023.
This Great Bharat Rescue is based on a remarkably true story that unfolded in November 1989.
In ‘Mission Raniganj,’ Akshay Kumar brings to life the unwavering courage and determination of Jaswant Singh Gill, who saved the lives of 64 miners trapped deep within a flooded coal mine in Raniganj, West Bengal. The film showcases the extraordinary rescue mission led by Gill, a story that captured the nation’s heart.
The trailer reveals the heart-pounding events of November 1989 when tragedy struck the Mahabir Colliery in Raniganj, West Bengal. While over a hundred miners were initially rescued, 65 miners remained trapped below the ground, surrounded by rising floodwaters. Jaswant Singh Gill devised a groundbreaking plan to save all 65 of them, making it one of the most remarkable rescue operations in history.
Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai, reuniting with Akshay Kumar after ‘Rustom,’ ‘Mission Raniganj’ promises to be an authentic portrayal of India’s most daring rescue mission, with a stellar cast including Parineeti Chopra, Kumud Mishra, Pavan Malhotra, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Mukesh Bhatt, Akshay Verma, and Sudhir Pandey.
