IB 71(2023)

Storyline

Indian intelligence learns Pakistan is planning to attack. To stop them, agents create a fake crisis to close Pakistan's airspace and block their warplanes.

“A secret mission that changed history.”

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Cast & Crew

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Faizan KhanAshfaq Qureshi

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Dalip TahilZulfikar Ali Bhutto

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Danny SuraSikander

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Mir SarwarSI JK Police

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Vidyut JammwalDev

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Vishal JethwaQasim Qureshi

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Anupam KherIB Chief N.S. Awasthi

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Hobby DhaliwalAbdul Hamid Khan

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Ashwath BhattAfsal Aga

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Nissar KhanPakistani officer

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Sankalp ReddyDirector

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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for IB 71

Cast reunions in this film: Anupam Kher & Dalip Tahil (13 films together), and Mir Sarwar & Ashwath Bhatt (2 films together).

Anupam KherActor

13th time

Dalip TahilActor

Anupam Kher × Dalip Tahil — 13 films together →

Mir SarwarActor

2nd time

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Ashwath BhattActor

Mir Sarwar × Ashwath Bhatt — 2 films together →

Trivia

• The film is based on a real-life Indian intelligence operation from 1971, which involved hijacking a plane to prevent a war.
• Vidyut Jammwal, known for his action roles, plays a spy in this film, which is a departure from his usual hand-to-hand combat characters.
• The movie was shot in challenging locations, including high-altitude areas, to recreate the 1971 war era authentically.
• Director Sankalp Reddy previously directed the Telugu war film 'Ghazi', which also focused on a historical military mission.
• The film's title 'IB 71' refers to the code name of the intelligence operation conducted by India's Intelligence Bureau.
• It features a cameo by a veteran actor from 1970s Hindi cinema, adding a nostalgic touch for older audiences.
• The production team used minimal CGI, relying on practical effects and real aircraft for the hijacking sequences.