Based on the largely forgotten real-life incident that involved the evacuation of 1, 70, 000 Indians stuck in Kuwait, Airlift is the inspiring story of an ordinary man who turns into a hero when faced with extraordinary circumstances. I’m going with three and a half out of five for Airlift. The occasional speed bumps aside, there are many moments that soar. Raja Menon turns an important story into a compelling film. Love you akki