
Bell Bottom(2021)
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.
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.”
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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.