The Evacuation: Operation Ganga(2023)
Hindi53 mins
In 2022, war broke out in Ukraine trapping thousands of Indians. In 2 days, India planned and set in motion one of the largest evacuations. 90 special flights evacuated more than 22,000 Indians and 147 foreign nationals from 18 countries.
Director:Vikramjit Singh Bal
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 17 June 2023
- Director
- Vikramjit Singh Bal
- Language
- Hindi
- Runtime
- 53m
- Rating
- 4.3/10
Storyline
In 2022, the war in Ukraine left thousands of Indian citizens stranded. India quickly organized a massive rescue effort. Over just a few days, 90 special flights brought more than 22,000 Indians and 147 other foreign nationals to safety.
“When war trapped thousands, a nation raced to bring them home.”
Film Details
4.3Rating
53Minutes
HindiLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date17 June 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyfriendshipjustice
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
J
Jyotiraditya ScindiaHimself
→#2
M
Maroof RazaVoice
→#3
N
Narendra ModiHimself
→#4
K
Kiren RijijuHimself
→#5
S
S. JaishankarHimself
→#6
V
Vikramjit Singh BalDirector
→Trivia
- The film was released on the first anniversary of the evacuation, February 26, 2023.
- It features real footage and interviews with evacuated students and government officials.
- The operation was named 'Operation Ganga' after the Ganges River, a symbol of life in India.
- The documentary highlights the use of Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft for the first flights.
- It notes that India evacuated citizens from cities like Sumy under active shelling.
- The film was produced and released relatively quickly to document the recent historical event.
- It shows how Indian embassies in neighboring countries like Romania and Hungary helped.