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Bell Bottom(2021)

6.9/10
Hindi123 mins

By the early ‘80s, India had already witnessed multiple airplane hijacks. In 1984, the country was made to face another such challenge. BellBottom, a RAW Agent, sees through the plan and thus begins India's first overseas covert operation. An operation, lead by a forgotten hero, that went on to create one of the most defining moments for India.

Director:Ranjit Tiwari
Mood:
suspensefulinspiringemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
Theatrical Release
19 August 2021
Director
Ranjit Tiwari
Language
Hindi
Runtime
2h 3m
Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

In the 1980s, India faced another airplane hijacking. A RAW agent named BellBottom uncovers the plot. He leads a secret overseas mission to resolve the crisis.

A forgotten hero's secret mission to save India.

Film Details

6.9Rating
123Minutes
HindiLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date19 August 2021
Also Known AsBellbottom · การผจญภัยของนักสืบดิวาการ์ · 幻影行动

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulinspiringemotional
Themes
survivalpatriotismjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Bell Bottom

Cast reunions in this film: Lara Dutta & Akshay Kumar (12 films together), Huma Qureshi & Akshay Kumar (2 films together), Huma Qureshi & Rajeev Ravi (2 films together), and Adil Hussain & Akshay Kumar (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'BellBottom' refers to the codename of the protagonist, inspired by real-life RAW agents who used such codenames.
  • Akshay Kumar reportedly did not use a body double for the action sequences, performing many stunts himself.
  • The film was one of the first major Bollywood productions to complete shooting during the COVID-19 pandemic, filming in Scotland in August 2020.
  • The character of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was portrayed by actress Lara Dutta, who underwent extensive prosthetic makeup for the role.
  • The film's plot is loosely inspired by multiple real hijackings of Indian planes in the 1980s, though it is a fictionalized account.
  • Parts of the movie were shot at actual historic locations in the UK, including in and around London to maintain period authenticity.
  • Despite being set in 1984, the film faced several release delays due to the pandemic, finally premiering in theaters in August 2021.

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