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THIS FILM IS A TRIBUTE TO THE INDIAN AIR FORCE,

THE MAKERS OF THE FILM SALUTE THE COURAGE,

BRAVERY AND GALLANTRY OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE,

WHO VALIANTLY FIGHT FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR HUMANITY.

Upload By : Qasem Samangani @Qasem_Samangani

THIS FILM IS A TRIBUTE TO THE FEARLESS AIR WARRIORS OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE,

PAST AND PRESENT, WHO HAVE DEDICATED THEIR LIVES TO DEFENDING OUR SKIES

AND BORDERS WITH UNPARALLELED COURAGE AND UNWAVERING COMMITMENT.

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE INDIA

WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE INDIAN AIR FORCE

As-Salaam-Alaikum. My name is Faizan Hamid.

I joined Jaish one year ago.

And after waiting for one whole year,

by God's grace that day has arrived

when I am about to accomplish my life's purpose.

This is my last message to Kashmir.

By the time you watch this video, I will be in heaven.

My fight is for Kashmir.

My fight is for freedom.

Inshallah.

ONE YEAR AGO

We have just received breaking news from Srinagar…

MANSEHRA, PAKISTAN 2018

that "Operation All Out" has succeeded.

The most dangerous militant of the Kashmir valley, Ruhaan Ghani,

has been shot down by the Indian army after a 48-hour operation.

This special operation by the Indian government

has eradicated almost all traces of terrorism in the state.

Years of our hard work

has been destroyed in just a few weeks by the Indians.

All our warriors who believe in a free Kashmir will soon be captured.

It took so much effort to spread terror throughout the Kashmir valley.

What are you planning, Maqsood?

I am bringing in a Jihadi…

whose caliber has never been seen before by the Indians.

He carried out many operations for us in Afghanistan

and its neighboring nations.

The nightclub bombing in Istanbul,

the bombing of the Indian Embassy in Kabul,

the bombing in Mazar-i-Sharif.

No one understands explosives better than him.

The General is from ISI

and Majeed belongs to Jaish of Independent Kashmir.

The ones you wanted to meet.

I have heard a lot about you and now we are finally meeting.

If you need anything from us, we'll be happy to help.

I have a task for which I need you.

But you…

aren't worthy of executing it.

Last time, during the Mumbai attacks of 26/11

you made the mistake of sending Pakistani boys.

They were identified,

and your motives were exposed,

leading to your country facing humiliation across the globe.

This time, we won't involve anyone from Pakistan.

We will flood the Indian soil with their own blood.

We will attack their most well-guarded area.

The heart of the Indian military.

Srinagar Air Force Station.

AIR FORCE STATION SRINAGAR

WELCOME AIR DRAGONS I SEE EVERYTHING

-Is this your first time in Srinagar? -Yeah, it is.

-Jai Hind, sir! -Jai Hind, sir!

-Flying Officer Ajeet Deshpande. -Flying Officer Manoj Bhardwaj.

Hi, guys. I am Bash.

-Good morning, sir. -Sir! Good morning, sir.

At ease, boys. Why don't you relax a bit before getting the bad news?

Bad news, sir?

We received urgent posting orders.

I am sure Air Headquarters didn't call us to Kashmir for some fun river rafting.

Am I right?

When I told my parents that I was going to heaven…

my mom was really scared.

MINNI

IF YOU CAN READ THIS YOU ARE TOO DAMN CLOSE

BASHEER KHAN

SARTAJ GILL

MINAL RATHORE

You're married, bro.

Couldn't you have waited a bit before reminding me?

Hi, Jeet. Good to see you.

-Jai Hind, ma'am. -Jai Hind, ma'am.

Squadron Leader Minal Rathore.

Rathore?

Weren't you the one who was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal

for the rescue operation in Operation Desert Hound?

I was lucky I was nearby and could land my chopper.

Fortune only favors the brave, ma'am.

I am really happy to meet you… also a little scared.

Why?

Happy because a decorated hero like you is on our team.

And scared, because if a decorated hero like you is in our team

that means that the danger level is definitely going to be very high.

What?

Actually, I should've guessed at that very moment

when I heard that he was coming.

Who is coming?

Him.

So… Sorry.

Him.

Control, this is Patty, requesting permission for a low inverted run.

RAKESH JAISINGH

Control, this is Patty on finals,

requesting permission for a low inverted run.

No way.

Is he joining your team?

Requesting permission for a low inverted run.

Let him.

Clear for inverted run. Runway 27.

Roger. 27.

It's our first day, Patty.

At least let me see the runway the correct way today.

PATTY

Amazing control…

Who is he?

Sword of honor.

183rd course Airforce Academy, Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania.

Call sign Patty.

PATTY

-Race to ten! -Race to ten!

-One, two, three, four, five, -One, two, three, four, five,

-six, seven, eight, nine, ten! -six, seven, eight, nine, ten!

Same old Patty!

Same old Taj!

You good?

You?

Unni.

Meet Taj.

-Hi, Taj. -He is one of my oldest friends.

He means our friendship is old, I am not old.

Hey!

It's been too long, man!

Two years.

-Hi, I am Unni. -Basheer Khan. Hi.

-That's Minal Rathore. -Minni.

Unni, and that is…

Patty.

And that's Sukhi.

He is in my unit.

Hi.

Sorry, I am a little late.

A little?

You missed the whole briefing, Sukhi.

What?

The CO is very angry.

Oh, no!

Didn't you know that the briefing time had been changed?

Oh, man…

Hey, the CO is here.

Jai Hind, sir.

Sorry, sir. I didn't know that the time for the briefing had been changed.

I thought it was at eight but… I am really very sorry, sir.

Relax, young man.

Briefing begins in 05 minutes.

Okay, sir.

What is this, dude? Did you have to do your first missile strike on me?

This is not fair.

Sorry man, but our speed as fighter pilots is very fast.

You and your helicopters will need to be a bit faster to catch up with us.

Friendly fire on day one.

When the need arises, it will only be Sukhi and I who will rescue you.

If the need arises.

Arrogant.

Confident.

At ease.

Welcome to Srinagar, Air Warriors.

I am group Captain Rakesh Jaisingh.

Call sign Rocky.

Your CO.

We are Air Dragons.

You all are top aviators in the Indian Air Force.

And that’s why you were hand-picked by us to form a quick response team.

Militant activities across the LoC are spiraling out of control.

This is why Air headquarters has decided that our unit

will be the first one to tackle them.

There are three attributes that will make us better air warriors.

Practice, practice, and more practice.

The more you sweat in here,

the less you will bleed in war.

SHAMSHER PATHANIA

This is Wing Commander Harish Nautiyal.

Call sign Nauty,

an experienced Sukhoi pilot.

My number two.

Let's do a quick warm-up…

to understand the attributes of each other's aircraft.

What is the top speed of an ALH helicopter?

-Two hundred and ninety kilometers. -Right.

-And how many passengers can it carry? -Twelve.

Fourteen.

With high-density seating.

Both answers are correct, but we can only

achieve the full potential of the machine if we think aggressively.

Sukhoi 30, maximum height it can fly?

Fifty-six thousand feet.

Speed?

Twice the speed of sound.

Twenty-one hundred kilometers per hour.

And for how long can a Sukhoi remain airborne?

Three and a half hours.

Ten.

Ten hours with air-to-air refueling, sir.

Think aggressively, guys.

Patty is right.

Apart from your personal skillsets,

you are all here to form a cohesive team.

Individually, you all are the best combat aviators in the Indian Air Force.

Now let's become the best combat team in the world.

AIR DRAGONS INDIAN AIR FORCE I SEE EVERYTHING

In this unit, there is no room for arrogance and ego…

or fancy stunts.

We start training tomorrow. Take some rest.

Get to know each other.

Bond with each other.

It's your interpersonal relationships that will help you win in war.

Remember, the one who plays alone,

plays against the team.

-Any questions or doubts? -No, sir.

Dismissed.

I think I should change my call sign to Rambo.

I am sure that will make Rocky happy.

Guys, we have been asked to bond. What should we do? Any ideas?

-Let's go to the gym! -Hell, no!

Should we go eat?

-Yes! -I like it.

Sir, will you be joining us or…

We heard that you prefer Zomato.

Latest news for today, the leader of Jaish-e-Mohammed

Maulana Maqsood Abrar made a declaration.

The Indian army has killed another one of our brothers.

If even this incident doesn't flame the fire

in our Kashmiri hearts then what will?

Until we Kashmiris decide to take to arms…

That's the day we will decide…

Look, that's an officer from the Indian Air Force.

Our mission is not to kill just one soldier…

but to destroy the entire Indian military.

Patty!

Welcome to Srinagar, Saachi.

God, it's so good to see you.

It's been so long…

Two years.

And we've been married for five years.

I don't know why but whenever he talks to you, I feel very insecure.

Cutie-pie.

By the way, Taj.

-I have known Patty longer than you. -That's true.

-Guys, our table is ready, come. -Yeah, actually!

-Let's go! I am starving! -Come!

-Have you been okay? -Yeah, I have been okay.

Have you ever thought that when we are hungry…

-At your service, sir. -I am famished!

Sukhi sir, you're always late!

Jokes apart, order something. I am hungry.

May I?

Sure.

Or am I too boring for you?

I don't know about boring but you are definitely sarcastic.

Guys, I have ordered rogan josh, and wazwan.

-Yummy! -And if there are any vegetarians…

please come tomorrow.

Hey, order palak paneer for me.

-I heard it's worth dying for. -Yeah.

Well, that's nice, we came here to give our lives for our country…

you can give your life for paneer instead.

Nice one!

By the way, Patty.

Taj was telling me stories about your academy days.

Something about your famous smile…

The "please" smile.

-I can't believe it. -Whenever we stepped out from the academy

it was Patty's duty to get us a lift.

And he would always say please and flash that smile of his.

And everyone… even girls!

What do you mean by "even" girls?

-What are you trying to say, man? -Any kind of living being,

would let him in their car without asking any questions, remember?

It's a good thing that he only asked for a lift.

How is that even funny?

I want to see a demo of this.

That biryani… on their table…

What about it?

I want it.

Yeah, right.

-Come on Patty. Come on. -Too easy. Too easy.

Forget about staying airborne for ten hours,

some people can't even take off from the runway.

You will have to do it now, Patty!

Hello?

Hi.

Sorry, I don't mean to disturb but…

I just wanted to ask you if they serve good biryani here.

We could tell you if you let us eat it.

Actually, we were wondering

if we could taste some biryani before we order it.

I mean, if you don't mind.

Can you share some of your biryani with us?

Please?

Please?

Yes, okay.

We couldn't have finished the whole thing anyway.

-That is so sweet of you. -I have quit eating rice.

-Really? -Actually, I am dieting.

Take my plate too.

-Waiter? -Yes, ma'am.

What are the options for sugar-free?

Make it two.

So sweet. Thank you.

No problem.

You're welcome.

What?

Told you!

I told you…

it's too easy.

Biryani for you.

Anybody else? Biryani? Anyone?

This is a superpower, sir.

-Black magic -Black magic, sir.

Still got it, man!

So Minni, when did you decide to join the Air Force?

Since my childhood.

It was my dream to become a pilot.

Actually, thanks to Dad,

I would watch aircraft taking off and landing every day.

Your dad was in the Air Force?

No, Air Bharat. Ground Operations.

Then why did you choose to be an Air Force pilot?

Because some people felt that I wouldn't be able to do it.

What's wrong with you?

Hey, guys!

I can feel a joke coming.

Who can stop you? Go ahead.

-How is the gosht? -Tasty, sir!

Sir, that paneer was delicious.

I am so full.

You want to eat phirni, correct?

-Yeah. -Saachi and her phirnis.

Anyone else?

-One for me. -Me too.

-I'll accompany you. -Thank you.

It's within walking distance.

I don't need a chopper. So…

I think I will manage.

Is he a son of an Air Marshal or a General?

No, Uncle was an upper-division clerk in the Public Works Department of Jammu.

Now he's retired.

I have never seen a pilot with so much attitude.

That's the thing.

He doesn't consider himself a pilot.

So what does he consider himself as?

SHAMSHER PATHANIA

PATTY

Your hair is like clouds Your eyes shine like stars

My love is as colorful

As the heavens themselves

Your hair is like clouds Your eyes shine like stars

My love is as colorful As the heavens themselves

Those who live on land Cannot understand

Those who live on land Cannot understand

-The sky is my one true love -The sky is my one true love

Our love story Is written in the skies

Our love story Is written in the skies

-The sky is my one true love -The sky is my one true love

-It goes deeper -Than fate

-God himself wanted us -To be together

-It goes deeper -Than fate

God himself wanted us To be together

I know the day we part

I know the day we part

There will be a downpour Like no other

This will be the only sign I leave behind

This will be the only sign I leave behind

The sky is my one true love

Those who live On land cannot understand

Those who live On land cannot understand

-The sky is my one true love -The sky is my one true love

My one true love

FIGHTER FOREVER

My one true love

My one true love

My one true love

My one true love

The Indian military bases have been turned

into fortresses after the Uri and Pathankot attacks.

It's impossible to infiltrate into the Srinagar Air Base now.

So what is the plan now, Azhar?

Faizan and Waseem are waiting at the Shalimar Bagh hideout.

The RDX belt is in the shikara outside.

Brother?

Everything will be transported through the lake now.

We will neither have to worry about the checkpoints

nor will there be any fear of accidents.

I will meet you there.

Halt! Don't move!

The information is correct, sir.

This amount of RDX can blow up a hotel.

What will happen now, Brother?

An explosion.

For today's training mission,

choppers will drop the commandos here at Baltal

and will wait there till the commandos destroy the mock target.

In exactly 15 minutes,

the choppers will pick up the commandos from the same drop point.

Taj and Patty.

You will provide air cover to the choppers.

And Taj, you will lead this.

Nauty and I will be your enemies for today.

Our objective is to shoot down those choppers.

And your objective is to protect them.

We know how advanced our aircraft are

but what we want to see is how advanced…

are our fighter pilots.

Reaching the drop point in two minutes,

commandos, prepare for the drop.

Commandos, ready to go!

Minni, we are providing you cover. Visibility is good as of now.

The enemy can't hide from us.

Stay alert, guys. Rocky and Nauty can show up any second.

Green on. Go.

How is it going?

Has the enemy been spotted yet?

Not yet, sir.

Bogey. Two o'clock!

Alright, visual contact. I am going after him.

Wait, Patty, we need to protect the choppers.

I will handle this one, you handle the other one, Taj.

Sir, someone is chasing us.

I know who it is.

Some people never change.

ROCKY

PATTY

Smart move by Rocky,

he has lured Patty away from the choppers.

Where is Nauty?

NAUTY

Nauty is too close to the choppers,

let's see how Taj manages to protect them.

Guys, the task is about to end.

The commandos will be back in two minutes.

Fall back, Patty. The task is about to end.

The target is on my radar, Taj. I am not going to spare him.

Oh, shit! Another Fighter near the choppers!

What the hell, guys?

Caught you, Minni! Sukhi, you are next.

-Come on, Taj! Let's get him! -Yeah!

Taj, this bogey is in my range.

You protect Sukhi.

Almost there…

Sir, they're locking their missile on us.

Let him.

Diving right! Hold tight!

Damn, Unni! He peeled off.

Do you see him?

UNNI

Negative, Patty.

-Patty! He is on our tail! -Oh, shit.

You are done for, Patty.

Patty, his missile is about to lock on us. He has almost locked.

Do something, Patty.

Come on.

Patty, he has almost locked us.

Shake him off, Patty!

Do something, Patty!

Shake him off, Patty!

-Initiating lock. -Patty, he is on our tail.

At eight o'clock. We've got time, come on…

Lock. Lock. Lock.

Patty, he has almost locked us.

And locked.

We got him, Unni!

Yes, Patty!

You failed the mission, Patty.

What?

How?

Because Nauty got Minni and Sukhi

and you failed to protect the choppers.

Meet me at the base. Now!

Damn it, Patty! Damn it!

It's your fault.

This is all your fault, Taj.

You were the leader of this team.

But it looks like you have no control over this team.

This is not Taj's fault, sir.

As soon as I spotted the enemy Sukhoi I went after it.

By pulling a fancy stunt over Taj, right?

If someone had to go after us that should have been Taj.

Don't you trust, Taj?

I would have tackled one and Taj would have handled--

Incorrect tactics!

What was your mission?

Attacking the enemy or protecting the choppers?

Sir, handling the enemy jet was essential to protect the choppers.

And what if there were more than two fighter jets?

The enemy won't tell you their exact strength before attacking you in a war!

You failed your team today.

Don't fail your country tomorrow.

Zero marks!

I defeated the best pilot, sir.

Won't I get any marks for that?

You either win or lose a war.

There is no "Man of the Match" award.

Once again, because of your mistake,

the chopper pilots are dead.

SQN LDR SHAMSHER PATHANIA

Once again, because of your mistake the chopper pilots are dead.

NAINA JAISINGH

Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! I am going down. I am hit!

Patty, I am hit! I am going down! I am hit.

Patty, I am going down! Patty, I am hit!

Patty, I am going down.

-Oh, I love this song! -My love…

-Listen to me my love -Listen to me my love

-Listen to me my love -Listen to me my love

My love, the moon will Sneak into your home

-In the silent twilight… -In the silent twilight…

Are you thinking about today's training session?

Look, Patty,

don't mind what I am about to say.

You are this team's strength.

But you have to accept that this team can also be your strength.

-Come, let me make you a drink. -No, I will do it myself.

It's okay man, can't I make a new drink for a new friend?

Yeah.

Can someone tell me…

why does pizza taste better on the next day?

-I know. -I wish I could say the same about Taj.

"I wish I could say the same about Taj. " I knew it!

-Have a drink. -Shut up!

Patty, can you recite the poem you used to tell us in the academy days?

No, man.

Look, we have the vibe, the people, and pizza!

So, please don't say no. Come on, let us hear it.

Please. You recite it really well.

Do it, otherwise… I will just recite it very badly.

-Patty, come on! -Lovers…

"You will find many lovers in this world…

You will find many lovers in this world

but no lover can compete with the love you have for your country.

Many die in a coffin wrapped in diamonds, many die wrapped in gold,

but there can be no coffin more beautiful than a coffin wrapped in Tricolor. "

-Wow! -Amazing, dude!

Wow!

That was superb!

Hey, guys. I just remembered another one.

-It's very deadly. I swear. -No!

-No, no, no. -When the bell was ringing…

-No, no, that's enough. Please. -No!

Taj, please, no!

You're flying solo here too?

Can I ask you something if you don't mind?

You are a single child, aren't you?

Is it that obvious?

Loners like you are usually found in smaller families.

I see.

Okay…

Let me guess.

You probably have a large family.

And I am sure they love you a lot.

In fact, they probably tell everyone they meet

that their daughter is an Air Force pilot.

Correct?

Oops.

Hit a nerve?

Yes, you did.

What is the problem… if you don't mind me asking?

The day my dad signed my Air Force consent form he considered me a martyr.

He wanted me to finish my studies and get married.

Air Force is not for girls.

That is the last thing he said to me.

It's not his fault.

There are still people in our society

who can't stand the sight of a girl taking flight.

That is what I am fighting against.

We are all equal up in the sky.

What are you guys doing here? We are all dancing over there.

-Come on, let's go. -Hurry up.

-Hey, Saachi. -Yeah?

Why did Patty suddenly leave?

He left?

It's okay. At least he is stepping out of the house again.

-What do you mean? -You don't know?

Patty's fiancé.

Naina Jaisingh. Enjay.

She was an Air Force helicopter pilot.

Two years ago, she lost her life in a mission.

Enjay?

She was Patty's fiancé?

Yes.

Hey, Saachi.

Give it here, I'll take it.

Take this.

Who is that?

Before we go to Jammu for combat search and rescue practice

I would like to give all of you the latest intelligence update.

This is Zareena Begum.

Our top RAW intelligence agent.

Good morning, ladies and gentlemen.

My identity is so secretive

that I can't even share it with you Air Force officers.

That is why you need to stop focusing on my identity

and start focusing on my information.

This is the last straw,

Kareena on the outside and Saif on the inside.

Jaish is planning something big.

200 kilos of RDX was confiscated in the valley last night.

RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS WING INDIA

Majeed Khan, a senior commander operating in POK was also captured.

This caused many stone-pelting incidents across the valley.

But our biggest concern is…

MOST WANTED TERRORIST AZHAR AKHTAR

Azhar Akhtar.

Jaish's western asset.

He was operating in Afghanistan before this

and he is an explosives expert.

He was spotted at the training center in Balakot recently.

This is a sign that he is heading towards India.

ISI is planning something major.

One more thing, they just posted two of their F-16 squadrons

right in front of POK.

And this is Wing Commander Imran Rasool.

Their top fighter pilot.

He goes by the call sign Red Nose

and he too is currently posted in POK.

Sir, I think we should cancel our training in Jammu today.

No, Rocky sir, there are CRPF reinforcements coming in

to control the stone pelting.

You can continue with your training.

I agree.

Any questions?

No, thank you.

We will leave for Jammu in ten minutes for the training session.

I will meet you at the base.

Dismissed.

Sir, everyone is having lunch at my house in Jammu today.

Please do join us.

My lunch has already been arranged at the Air Force station.

Give my regards to your dad.

Sure, sir.

Look, it's our CRPF convoy.

Look! There is a chopper out there!

CRPF

Sukhi's coming on foot, right?

Enjoying the flight, boys?

Traveling by train would have been better.

A train can't do this.

They both are falling for each other

-May they be together forever -It's falling

Like a leaf floating on water Flowing through the story

That felt complete before it began

For someone

Like a sea in the sky

Let's swim through it

Your words are like the open sky

Let's fly through them

You and me together are A single soul and a single body

Why should I be the one Who tells you

That all I want is you?

Am I losing my heart Or giving it away?

I would stop it But it refuses to obey

Am I losing my heart Or giving it away?

I would stop it But it refuses to obey

Put a label on your feelings

Give your idle heart something to do

Or put a label on it

They both are falling for each other

May they be together forever

Like a leaf floating on water Flowing through the story

That felt complete before it began

These days, every single moment

I spend thinking about you

When you stand so close to me

I forget about the rest of the world

You and me together are A single soul and a single body

You and me together are A single soul and a single body

Why should I be the one Who tells you

That all I want is you?

Am I losing my heart Or giving it away?

I would stop it But it refuses to obey

Put a label on your feelings

Give your idle heart something to do

Or put a label on it

Let's swim through it

PATHANIA'S

Let's fly through it

Let's fly through it

What a beautiful house, Uncle!

Thank you!

Actually, Shammi's mother made this house.

Taking care of it has become a hobby of mine.

And this is my wife Beena.

And that is Naina.

Our Enjay.

Beautiful.

Dad?

Yes, Shammi. I will be right there.

I will see what he wants, Uncle.

So…

Shammi.

Dad… I tell you!

How are you, Shammi?

I see…

Washing the dishes, Shammi?

-Can I help? -No.

You are our guest.

But I want to.

No.

Can I?

No.

Please?

Please?

You can't do it. Stop trying.

Yes, Rocky sir. Jai Hind!

Guys! Rocky sir called.

Because of bad weather, we get the day off!

So, that means we're going to stay here tonight!

Staycation!

Yes!

Hello?

This is my house. At least, ask me.

Yeah, yeah. Let's start with tea.

-Yes! Yes… -Tea, tea, tea.

And you get amazing kullad tea here.

Shammi, go out and get it for your friends.

Yes, sir. Let me get my jacket.

If Rocky sir could see him following orders like this…

I am sure he would get emotional.

Come, let me show you Jammu.

Why? Was your ex from here?

No,

but my next could be.

By God's grace that day has arrived

PRESENT DAY

when I am about to accomplish my life's purpose.

This is my last message to Kashmir.

14TH FEBRUARY 2019

By the time you watch this video I will be in heaven.

CRPF

My fight is for Kashmir.

My fight is for freedom.

Inshallah.

It is time to fulfill your purpose

for your community, your family, and your country.

May God protect you.

-"The fire doesn't start on time… -Wow!

-The fire doesn't start on time. -Wow!

-Don't burn me in my dreams. " -Amazing!

CHARGE DEMOLITION

-Ask him when he will come home. -When will you come home?

"Did you eat?"

-Sir, that red car! -Pull up next to it!

A red Eco is overtaking the convoy, stop it!

Come on! Drive faster!

Stop that Red Eco! Hurry!

-Say "Dad. " -Look she is saying hi to all of you.

-Hi! -Hi!

Hey!

Hey, stop the car! Stop the car!

Somebody please bring a stretcher!

Hurry, get a stretcher!

Somebody! Please!

Patty! Patty!

Crew room.

By God's grace, that day has arrived

when I am about to accomplish my life's purpose.

This is my last message to Kashmir.

By the time you watch this video, I will be in heaven.

Inshallah.

Jaish has taken responsibility for this attack.

-Cowards! I will-- -Relax, Taj.

Let's follow protocols.

Sir, forget protocols. They don't follow any so why should we?

Because that's the difference between us and them!

And you? What is the point of you being undercover?

What are you trying to say, Squadron Leader?

Settle down, Patty. All of you settle down.

Zareena, please give us a rundown of this situation.

Seventy soldiers are dead and eighty are injured.

Azhar was the mastermind of this mission.

He knew that infiltrating the Air Force base was impossible.

And that is why he got Majeed Khan captured

which resulted in a stone pelting across the valley.

To control the situation we asked for CRPF reinforcements from Jammu.

En route, he attacked the CRPF convoy.

CRPF was the target all along.

And this whole plan was Azhar Akhtar's.

As of now, we have no information on Azhar's whereabouts.

Pakistan has put their Air Force and army on high alert

and they have increased their air patrolling on the border.

Sir, they are anticipating a commando strike like Uri.

Apart from this information, I have no other intelligence to share as of now.

Jai Hind.

Jai Hind.

We are on red alert.

We will start air patrolling on the LoC in one hour.

I want everybody focused and ready.

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Debu sir has been called to Delhi.

To meet the Chief of the Western Air Command.

Patty, you will go to Delhi with Debu sir.

Be ready to leave in one hour.

Minni, Sukhi, you are on standby.

With due respect, sir.

The Pakistan Air Force can attack us at any time.

And when they do…

I want to be here, sir.

This is not a request, Patty.

This is an order.

Get ready for your first patrolling. Dismissed.

NSA HEADQUARTERS, NEW DELHI

Arjun?

What do the latest intelligence reports say?

After the setback of Uri, Pakistan doesn't want to take any risks.

That is why Jaish has emptied all their launch pads in POK

fearing a counterattack by us.

Now all the terrorists are holed up

deep inside Pakistan at the Jaish headquarters.

Some in Peshawar, some in Balakot, and the rest in Bahawalpur.

So, how do we respond to this attack?

There is one option.

But we haven't done anything like it since 1971.

So, you're saying…

that we should launch an air strike on Pakistan?

Not on Pakistan but on Jaish which is operating from Pakistan's territory.

If we want to teach them a lesson we have to speak their language.

Done. Sometimes the only way to get justice is through--

Revenge.

Well.

Right, gentlemen. Ball is in your court.

Come back with a plan.

You were saying something.

Why don't you say it in front of everyone?

Yes, sir.

Sir, I think we should strike Jabba Top, the area near Balakot.

That is their explosives training center

where more than 300 militants are currently being trained.

Most probably the explosives used in Pulwama came from there.

But the main reason I feel this is

because the probability of Azhar Akhtar being there is very high.

It is all our fault.

Train blasts,

bomb blasts,

26/11,

and now…

Pulwama.

We have been putting up with their terrorism for years.

And for the past 50 years, no government

has given them a befitting reply.

But now…

enough.

It is time to show them who their boss is!

We are ready, sir.

But bear in mind,

that there should be no civilian casualties.

Our fight is against terror.

Not their people.

Ajit.

Yes?

Take me through the plan.

Permission to begin, sir?

OPERATION BANDAR

Sir, on 25th February you will be on a jungle safari,

and on that very day, all senior officers of the Indian Air Force

will be attending Air Marshall Rawal sir's farewell party.

Good fellow He's a jolly good fell…

Rawal sir will leave that party at exactly twelve o'clock

to head to Srinagar.

And once he reaches there, he will monitor the mission from the operations room.

The mission "Operation Bandar" will be launched from Gwalior air base.

Good.

The enemy would not expect us to launch an attack from so far away.

INACTIVE AIR BASES

All the air bases in and around Srinagar and the LoC

will be inactive on that night.

Air Commodore Debojyoti Biswas sir, AOC Srinagar

will command this operation from our early warning aircraft.

At 0200 hours, 12 Mirage aircraft will take off from Gwalior air base.

Maintain formation.

Exactly 30 minutes after that, at 0230 hours

two Sukhoi fighter jets will take off from Bareilly

for the protection of the Mirages and for air defense.

Target area clear of enemy. We are entering POK.

We have 16 minutes. The mission is a go.

Roger. Crossing LoC.

Switch on all radio jammers.

Wilco. Radio jammers on.

04 minutes to target. Split.

BALAKOT, PAKISTAN 0340 HRS

Hit, hit, hit. Confirmed impact.

Mike 2 you are clear.

Mike 2 coming in for a run.

Mike 3 you are clear.

Roger. Coming in.

Target destroyed. Heading back to base.

Patty, we will cover the Mirages till the LoC.

Roger, Taj. This is Patty diving in for a check.

Good job, Mike 1 and team!

Still no enemy in sight.

The air situation is still in our favor.

Incoming missile. Seven o'clock!

Deploying flares hang on.

All systems good, Patty.

Re-engaging.

The infidels have destroyed our training center.

We have lost hundreds of our mujahideen.

Their fighters will still be in our airspace.

Send them to hell!

05 minutes, boys. It's getting tight.

PAKISTAN AIRBASE, ISLAMABAD

Scramble, scramble, scramble.

Vector 290. Range 100 kilometers. Target, two bandits.

RED NOSE

I repeat, range 100 kilometers. Target, two bandits.

Be alert! One Pak F-16 scrambled from Islamabad.

Mirage boys, drop all load and get back immediately.

Roger.

PAK INDIA

Approaching LoC. 02 minutes.

Hurry up boys, you are in the range of their surface-to-air missiles.

Command, this is Mike 1.

Four of our Mirages have crossed the LoC.

The rest will cross in a minute.

Last four crossing LoC. All in safe and sound.

Mission accomplished. I repeat, mission accomplished.

Good job, boys.

Patty, Taj, return to base.

All right, heading back. See you at the base, Taj.

Roger. See you at the base.

LOCKING

Where did he come from? Bash, can you see anything?

-Negative, Taj. I can't see anyone. -He is tracking us. Deploying flares.

Unni, a missile is tracking me, can you see the enemy?

Negative, Bash. I can't see anyone.

UNNI

How far is the F-16 from Taj?

Ten kilometers and closing, sir.

-Where did Patty go? -I can't see him on the radar, sir.

Bloody hell! Debu, Rocky, where is Patty?

-Where the hell is he? -Patty, this is Command.

Where are you? Where are you, Patty?

Where are you, Patty? Damn it!

Taj, he can lock us any second now. He is right behind us.

He is closing in, the missile warning is increasing.

Unni, radars on.

Roger, Patty.

Command, this is Patty. Permission to engage.

Patty, clear to engage.

Get him.

-Track him, Unni. Come on. -Almost there.

RED NOSE

LOCKING

Locked. Taj, extricate.

Get out of here I have him locked.

I can't. He has me locked.

Fire, Patty, he can fire at Taj at any moment.

Bloody hell, it's a two-way lock.

Command, switching to emergency frequency.

This is Serra One India on guard.

-Ready to die? -Red Nose on guard.

Your aircraft has trespassed into Pakistani airspace, my friend.

Pulwama is in India where you trespassed, my friend.

You might have heard the saying,

"All is fair in love and war. "

But in my India, we don't betray in either love or war.

I can't fall in love with you.

So I will settle for war.

You want an eye for an eye?

No.

I want revenge for a betrayal.

Then keep a Param Vir Chakra ready for your fighters.

Don't you go to school?

Param Vir Chakra is not just awarded to martyrs,

it is also awarded to bravehearts.

And they will surely get one.

But you are the one who is going to die today.

You have five seconds my friend.

Just five seconds.

Think about it.

Do you want to die reciting poetry or

do you want to go home peacefully?

Five.

Four.

Three.

Two.

The lock is off, Patty.

He has disengaged. I am out of here.

Patty, disengage your missile and fly back.

You are lucky that our fight is against terrorism

and not against your country.

Your cunningness might have won this battle for you,

but the war is due, my friend.

We will meet again soon

and on that day there won't be a countdown.

I will eagerly wait for that day.

Yes!

Operation Bandar is a success.

ISI HEADQUARTERS, PAKISTAN

Shame on us!

They have been planning this for so long and we had no clue.

Jaish is better than us.

At least they can execute their missions, unlike us.

In a way, we should be thankful to the Indians…

for targeting the Jaish camp.

If they had attacked our military base then all of us would be dead by now.

Have you lost your mind?

You are being thankful to them for the attack?

No, sir, all I am trying to say is that the Indians knew

that we had given Jaish's mujahideens permission to operate on our land.

This attack is just a warning.

That the Indians can--

Attack us in our own territory whenever they want.

Is that what you will tell the people of this nation?

No, sir. I was just trying to say that

maybe it is time for us to stop harboring Jaish's mujahideens on our land.

Please continue your conversation.

I was just saying--

That you no longer need the mujahideen.

You're right.

But how can you achieve bigger goals when your thinking is so small?

We carried out a suicide attack while they replied with an air strike.

We dug more than 300 graves today.

But now it is time for the Pakistani forces to think bigger.

Because now…

we will not forget the graves…

nor the funerals…

nor will we forget to take revenge.

There won't be any more terror attacks.

There will be war.

We have the right to do Something crazy tonight

-No matter what -No matter what…

The world says

-We are spoiled brats -Spoiled…

-We will break all the rules tonight -We will break…

We haven't been sober all evening

Meet me tomorrow If you need something

Take a look, we are out of our minds

No one is going home tonight

Everyone who sees us can testify

The lions are on the prowl tonight

No one is going home tonight

We are out of our minds

Singing at the top of our lungs

Everyone who sees us can testify

The lions are on the prowl tonight

I am going to do Something stupid tonight

Please make sure I don't upset anyone

I am being naughty tonight

My heart is all over the place

We haven't been sober all evening

Meet me tomorrow If you need something

Take a look

We are out of our minds

No one is going home tonight

Everyone who sees us can testify

The lions are on the prowl tonight

No one is going home tonight

We are out of our minds

Singing at the top of our lungs

Everyone who sees us can testify

The lions are on the prowl tonight

The lions are on the prowl tonight

SINGLE OFFICER'S ACCOMMODATION AIR FORCE STATION SRINAGAR

Bye, Minni.

"Sometimes the journey is so beautiful…

that you never want to reach your destination. "

Nice.

Did you just come up with that?

No.

I read it on the back of a truck.

Will you just keep thinking or finally ask me?

What?

Why didn't I drop her to her door?

Maybe she would have invited me in for a coffee.

Come on, Patty, do I need to do everything?

PAK INDIA

Four F-16s are heading from Pakistan to Srinagar.

Scramble, scramble, scramble.

Initial vector 200.

Climb 28 kilometers. Accelerate to .9 mach.

Target, four bogeys. Range 60 kilometers.

Scramble. Scramble. Scramble.

Scramble. Scramble. Scramble.

Tanya, put them on the big screen.

-Sir. -That's more than four.

Scramble 12 Sukhois from the Udhampur base.

Incoming aerial threat. 16 Pak fighters.

Rocky and the team, head toward Rajouri.

They are heading for the ammunition dump.

12 Sukhois will be joining you from the Udhampur base.

Roger. Heading towards Rajouri.

AMMUNITION DEPOT, RAJOURI

ZAK

Approaching target. Ready to fire.

Air Defense Unit. Surface weapons free.

Roger. Fire!

Stay alert, boys! Incoming missiles!

Flares, flares, flares! Come on! Flares! Banking left.

-30 degrees right! -Fire!

The Indian Fighters are right behind us.

TAJ

Command! We have eyes on the enemy.

We have deceived the Indians! Phase one is successful boys!

Drop your bombs and get out of here.

Command, something is wrong. The Pak Fighters are turning back.

It is time for phase two.

Sir, two more F-16s from Pakistan are heading for Batalik.

Looks like Batalik could be their next target.

That's right. Rocky, send two aircraft toward Batalik.

The rest of you continue the pursuit.

Roger. Taj and Patty, head towards Batalik.

Roger.

The Pak fighters are about to cross the LoC.

Command, give us permission to cross the LoC.

Permission denied.

Nobody crosses the LoC.

Fall back. I repeat, fall back.

Roger. Falling back.

BATALIK KARGIL SECTOR

Fire!

Patty, it's Red Nose!

I won't spare him today.

Patty and Taj, you are heading towards the LoC. Fall back.

Nobody will cross the LoC.

I repeat.

Do not cross the LoC.

Sir, Pakistan has jammed all the radios.

Patty, they have split up. They're heading for the LoC.

We should head back to base.

I will get them before they reach the LoC.

You can go back if you want to.

Damn it, Patty! Let's go, come on!

I am going after the left.

I will take the other one.

Engaging missile, I am taking a shot.

-Shit, I missed. -Patty, we are about to cross the LoC.

Command, permission to cross the LoC.

Patty, I think they have jammed our radios.

Bloody hell! They have crossed the LoC.

Damn it, Patty. Damn it, Taj.

Two F-16s, Taj! It's an ambush! Get out of there!

Get out of there now. Taj, come in.

-The radio is back. -Bash, it's an ambush!

You have crossed the LoC.

Two bogeys behind us, Taj.

It's a trap! It's not just two, there are four F-16s.

Nine o'clock and three o'clock!

They have trapped us. There are too many of them, Patty.

As-Salaam-Alaikum, Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania.

Welcome to Pakistan.

Today, it's our turn to teach you a lesson.

You won the last round

and it looks like luck is on your side even today.

This trap was set up for you Pathania sahib.

But I am afraid that the price of your actions

in Balakot that day will be paid by your friends.

How far is Taj from us, Unni?

30 kilometers, Patty. Vector three zero.

I am coming, Taj. I am on my way.

No, Patty, don't come here. There are too many of them.

Today your friends will meet the same fate as Naina Jaisingh.

Call sign Enjay.

I am sure you remember the name.

What's wrong?

You are not the only ones who get intelligence reports.

We also keep tabs on you.

You will soon be mourning the loss of your friends, Shamsher Pathania.

Once again.

Come.

If you think you can save them, then come.

Incoming missile! Defending!

Flares! Taj, flares!

Roger. Deploying flares.

Taj, flares!

-Oh, shit. -We're hit. We're hit.

Shit! I am on my way, Taj.

Just hold on.

We are going down!

-Mayday, mayday, mayday. -Taj!

-We're going down. -Bash!

I am on my way, Bash!

No! No!

Command, Taj and Bash are hit. Both have fallen in Pakistan.

Patty, Unni, back to the base. You are in POK.

Send the rescue choppers. I have my eyes on their fighters.

-I am going after them. -Permission denied!

I don't want any more casualties.

Return to the base. Now!

We didn't just lose our soldiers in Batalik today…

but we also lost two fighter pilots on the other side of the LoC.

Who authorized you, Patty?

Who authorized you to cross the LoC?

I asked for permission, sir.

But the radios were jammed.

We were in the middle of the chase. I almost--

Chasing what?

Individual glory?!

This is exactly what I was afraid of,

that the nation would pay for your careless actions.

Two of our aviators are currently missing!

All because of you!

This force pays the price for your ego every single time.

But this time…

you will also have to face the consequences.

I am ordering a court of inquiry…

for your conduct in the air.

Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania and Squadron Leader Rajan Unnithan.

You both are grounded till further orders.

Dismissed.

-I'm going down. I'm hit! Patty, I'm hit! -Mayday!

-We're going down! We're hit! -I'm going down! I'm hit!

-Going down! We're hit! -We are going down!

The diplomatic channels are doing their jobs.

Basheer will be home soon.

My Basheer is a lion.

And even in a cage, a lion remains a lion.

Pakistanis cannot hurt my Basheer.

Just wait and watch.

After going through the cockpit recordings, surveillance unit records,

and crash site location data we have concluded

that Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania and Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill

crossed the LoC while pursuing their targets.

Unfortunately, Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill

was ambushed on the other side of the LoC.

Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania cannot be held responsible for this incident.

However,

there will be some changes in the Air Dragons unit.

Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania

will no longer be a part of the Air Dragons unit.

He has been posted to the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad

as a flying instructor.

A new Sukhoi pilot will replace him in the next 48 hours.

This inquiry now stands closed.

Good day, gentlemen.

Sir, may I?

Yes.

Sir, the decision you made today…

We are not happy with it.

For your own good…

I don't mind seeing you all upset for a few days.

-Sir, but Patty-- -Minni, this is not the first time…

that this force has lost fighters because of him.

After a raid operation

in Naushera three years ago,

our Garud commandos required evacuation.

The enemy was using artillery guns

-to fire at the position of our commandos. -Fire!

Our choppers were ready to evacuate the Garud commandos

and Patty's Sukhoi was protecting them.

Because of the heavy shelling,

our choppers were unable to reach the pick-up point of the commandos.

But we had a brave helicopter pilot.

Squadron Leader Naina Jaisingh. Enjay.

Charlie one. I am coming to get you.

No, ma'am! Stay back it's too dangerous!

Because of the heavy fog, we couldn't pinpoint the exact location of the guns.

Do you have the exact location, Enjay?

Negative, Patty. I can't see the exact location because of low visibility.

I am moving closer.

Roger. But not too close. It's dangerous.

Chill, Patty. It's not easy to catch me in the air.

I know you can do it, Enjay.

I am right behind you.

Let's get them.

Patty let Enjay go close to the position of the guns.

Patty, there are six artillery guns firing non-stop.

-Co-ordinates, Enjay? -Right in front of me.

Aim at my chopper. I will move on your command.

Roger. On my count of three. Turn a hard left.

-Roger, Patty. -Three.

Two.

One. Move!

Fire!

Patty's missile might have reached the position of the guns

but the enemy's artillery firing…

-Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! I am hit! -Shit!

I am going down! I am hit!

-Patty, I am hit! I am going down! -No!

I am going down. I am hit! Patty, I am going down! I am going down…

No, Enjay! No!

Patty knew exactly how dangerous it was.

If he had stopped Enjay that day

then she would have still been alive.

Neither the Air Force would have lost a capable pilot

nor would a brother have lost his sister.

Yes, Minni.

Naina Jaisingh was my younger sister.

I am sorry, sir.

But if Enjay wasn't your sister…

would you still blame Patty?

Yes.

I blamed him then

and I blame him now.

Patty is our best pilot.

But there are disadvantages to being the best.

They can't see the limitations of others

and push them way past their limits.

The price of Patty's attitude

was paid by Enjay back then…

and now Taj and Bash are paying for it.

And trust me, if I hadn't separated him from the rest of you

you would be next.

SQN LDR SHAMSHER PATHANIA

So, you're leaving?

Yep.

Without fighting for your right?

I am a fighter.

I fight wars.

Not petty arguments.

I know what Rocky sir thinks.

Rocky sir is right, Minni.

It's better for everyone if I stay away from operational flying.

And from me, as well!

What do you want to hear, Minni?

What you want to say but refuse to say it.

I am not good for you Minni, it's as simple as that.

And I can't decide that for myself?

You saved me, Minni.

You really saved me.

I did not think I could ever be happy again…

But you became my reason to smile.

Sometimes…

I even dared to see a future with you.

But…

I got in our way.

I am broken, Minni.

I hurt the people who love me.

I cannot make anyone happy.

So you decided to make me cry so that I can be happy?

Don't punish yourself like this, please.

Then who should I punish, Minni?

Who should I punish?

This is all my fault.

I caused this.

You don't have enough power to do all of this.

You are not that important.

Get over me, Minni.

Focus on your work.

This is pointless.

I am no good for anyone.

Okay.

Maybe, you are right.

All the best, Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania.

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, HYDERABAD

Flight! Eyes right!

Jai Hind, sir!

Welcome to Air Force Academy, Patty.

Your reputation precedes you.

Thank you, sir.

Well done on the Balakot strike.

The entire nation is proud of you.

We are very proud.

And don't bloody worry.

Wherever our pilots might be, they are fine.

Yes, sir.

Take over Brar Squadron as their flying instructor.

These days a lot of cadets are on their first solo stage.

You will get all the details.

NIRMAL JIT SINGH SEKHON BLOCK

-Excuse me. -Sir.

-What is going on? -Sir, there is a flight cadet…

It's her first solo and she has panicked mid-air.

Okay if I come?

Sure, sir. Come on.

Thanks.

Neha, your speed is too high, your heading is wrong,

maintain zero-niner-zero.

-What is her situation? -She is on finals, sir.

Her first solo in such strong crosswinds?

The weather suddenly changed, sir.

She is unable to handle it. What is her name?

Flight cadet Neha Joshi, sir.

-Call sign? -NJ.

Neha Joshi. NJ.

Walkie.

Hi, NJ, this is Squadron Leader Pathania.

I am here to guide you home. How do you read me?

Strength five, sir.

You are absolutely fine, NJ. Check heading.

Check heading zero-niner-zero.

Yes, sir, it's zero-niner-zero.

Do you see the center line on the runway, NJ?

Yes, sir. I see it.

Align the nose of the aircraft with the center line.

Can you see me, NJ?

No, sir. I can't see you.

It's a black car on the runway. Can you see me now?

-Yes, sir. I can see you. -Okay, good.

Turn the nose of the aircraft in the direction of the wind, NJ.

Roger.

A little more, NJ.

NJ, reduce your speed a bit, you're too fast.

Speed reduced.

That's good.

You're almost home, NJ. Hold that position.

Almost there, hold that position.

Hold.

And now! Left rudder!

It's an honor, sir.

BRIEFING

Why have You taken away my light?

I am tired of counting

All the reasons for my pain

I heard that You can Change the tides of destiny

If You made it to break so easily

If You made it to break so easily

O maker of hearts

It is time you stopped making hearts

If You made it to break so easily

If You made it to break so easily

O maker of hearts

It is time You stopped making hearts

If You made it to break so easily

If You made it to break so easily

O maker of hearts

It is time You stopped making hearts

Show me how to heal this pain

Don't delay, do it today

The ones whose prayers You disregard will stop praying to you

SHAMSHER PATHANIA

Attention!

HYDERABAD TELEGRAM

28 DAYS IN CAPTIVITY WHEN WILL THEY BE RELEASED?

The stars lied to me As they fell one by one

And now the sky is empty

I got left behind Chasing my dreams

Where did I lose what I once had?

-If You can't answer my prayers -If You can't answer my prayers

-What good is Your heaven? -What good is Your heaven?

-Please accept my prayers -Please accept my prayers

Or come down from the sky

If You made it to break so easily

-If You made it to break so easily -Break it

-O maker of hearts -O maker of hearts

It is time You stopped making hearts

If You made it to break so easily

If You made it to break so easily

-O maker of hearts -O maker of hearts

It is time You stopped making hearts

Show me how to heal this pain

Don't delay, do it today

The ones whose prayers You disregard

Will stop praying to You

It is time You stopped…

GRADUATION 204TH COURSE

The ATC was continuously asking Sunil, "What's your height and position?"

And this idiot replied,

"Sir, my height is 5' 10 and I am sitting in the front seat. "

Don't even get me started about Neha!

The ATC told her to land the other day but she just couldn't do it.

Sir!

Neha pulled off her first solo landing quite well.

-I was there. -Because you guided her, sir.

If the girls here found out that you instruct during emergencies

then all of them will come up with new landing issues every day.

Shut up, Sunil. Sir, please ignore him.

Thank you for coming, sir.

I like it.

Looking at all of you here reminds me of my time in the academy.

The bond forged between course-mates here…

this is for life.

-Cheers. -Cheers, sir.

-Take care. -Yeah.

Jai Hind, sir.

Patty?

Where is your drink?

Permission to speak, sir?

Go ahead.

Sir, I am putting in my papers.

I have decided to quit the force.

Why?

Sir, I…

Patty, you haven't taken any leave after Balakot.

Take a break.

We will talk when you come back.

Come on.

I won't change my mind, sir.

Jai Hind, sir.

HYDERABAD

-Hi. KI793? -Hello.

Sorry, sir. Your flight has been canceled and rescheduled for tomorrow.

Aren't there any other flights to Jammu?

I am an officer in the Air Force.

Sorry, sir. The other two flights are full.

It's very important that I go, ma'am.

Any flight will do.

Please?

Sir, you can speak to our Operations Manager.

I am sure he will be able to help you.

-He is right there. -Thank you.

May I come in, sir?

I am going by cab you bring the car.

Hello, sir. I am Squadron Leader Pathania.

Indian Air Force.

My flight was canceled, sir.

I need to reach Jammu.

If I could get a seat on the next flight…

Only if possible.

Air Force…

Yeah.

ABHIJEET RATHORE MANAGER OPERATIONS

-That's Minal Rathore. -Minni.

Your dad was in the Air Force?

No, Air Bharat. Ground Operations.

My dad considered me a martyr the day he signed my Air Force consent form.

Sir, by any chance, is your daughter in the Air Force?

No.

Do you want something, Usha?

Do you not have a daughter? Or is she not in the Air Force?

What do you mean?

I was part of a special Air Force unit in Srinagar, sir.

Minal Rathore was a part of my team.

I thought that…

she might be your daughter.

If I had a daughter then she wouldn't have been in the Air Force.

That's so sad, sir.

I wish she was your daughter, sir.

Because her parents don't accept her anyway.

She is on a special posting in Srinagar.

She is one of the top pilots in our country.

Her parents wanted her to get married and settle down but

this fool risks her life every single day so that

people like you can sleep peacefully.

Every Indian is proud of Minal even if her dad isn't.

People say that the armed forces is not a place for women.

I wonder why they say that, sir.

The enemy's bullets don't discriminate based on gender.

We do.

Her dad wanted her to get married.

So she did get married.

She got married to her country.

And this fool will be true to this relationship till her final breath.

It's a good thing that all the girls in India are not like Minal.

Otherwise, we men would have to sit at home.

Hand this in at the check-in counter

and you will get your boarding pass.

Next time, I think you should take the credit for being her parents.

Because her parents have lost that privilege.

Thank you, sir.

She is fine.

She misses both of you.

Always stay happy, Son.

God bless you.

Shammi?

What a pleasant surprise!

Something wrong, Shammi?

Is everything okay?

Everything is fine, Dad.

I missed you so I came to meet you.

Come on. Let's go in.

PATHANIA'S

2 WEEKS LATER

CHANAKYA NEWS

Yes, I will come…

Breaking news from Srinagar. Two of our brave Air Force officers

who have been imprisoned in Pakistan for the last 40 days

are reportedly being released.

Pakistan occu…

Hey, Shammi!

Come fast, Shammi.

Hurry up. Come in here.

-Squadron Leader Basheer Khan. -Shammi.

-and Squadron Leader Sartaj Gill -Look.

will soon be released by the Pakistan government.

This is a positive and important result achieved

because of the Indian government's negotiations with Pakistan.

The families of both officers and the entire nation are filled with joy.

Our brave fighters are coming home.

To know more about it…

Wear this. They are sending you back.

We will go back the same way we came.

You mean…

terrified?

No.

Victorious.

Don't cry too much when we leave.

Bloody infidels!

Hey, man, I bet he has never read the Quran.

Explain it to him.

"There is no greater religion

than the love for your nation. "

I will give you such a gruesome death

that you will forget both your nation

and your religion.

That reminds me of a poem my friend once told me.

Let him hear it.

We have the opportunity,

we have the vibe

and the enemy.

Listen, you rascal.

"You will find many lovers in this world

but no lover can compete with the love you have for your country.

Many die in a coffin wrapped in diamonds, and many die wrapped in gold,

but there can be no coffin more beautiful

than a coffin wrapped in Tricolor. "

Jai Hind!

Sir!

-Free me and we will see who is stronger. -What are you doing, sir?

We have to send them home safely.

We have strict orders from the Prime Minister.

-I will kill these infidels! -No!

Your father is an infidel, you bloody terrorist!

We have strict orders from the Prime Minister to send them home safely.

Control yourself, sir.

What?

-Roger. Thanks. -In two minutes.

It was a call from the ATC. Taj and Bash will be here soon.

Landing in 03 minutes.

-Yeah! -Yes.

Great!

-How are you, my friend? -I am good, dude.

Good to see you back, Patty.

Hi, Minni.

Hi, Shammi.

Good to see you.

I am here to meet the boys.

Right.

Sukhi will be bringing them soon.

Good to see you again, Patty sir.

Sir, I always tell Unni

that I couldn't have cleared TACDE without Patty sir.

You are my replacement?

-Good. -Sir.

Hello, young man. How are you, Patty?

How is everything back at the academy?

Sir, I…

SQN LDR BASHEER KHAN

Sukhi?

What happened to Bash?

Where is Taj, Sukhi?

Where is Taj, Sukhi?

They didn't send him back.

They said they don't have orders for it.

They have tortured Bash, Patty.

They killed him mercilessly after a lot of torture.

They are bloody animals!

His body was in pieces.

In bloody pieces.

Is this their diplomacy?

Are these their ethics?

They say he was already badly wounded, bloody liars!

I have seen his wounds, sir.

He was murdered by them.

Tortured and then murdered!

How much longer can we bear this, sir?

Let's hunt them down

and blow them to pieces.

Calm down, Rocky. We are angry and that is what they want.

-Yes, sir. But-- -First, we need an update on Taj.

How is he and where is he?

Is he even alive?

RANK: SQN LDR NAME: BASHEER KHAN

UNIT: AIR DRAGONS FROM: SRINAGAR TO: LUCKNOW

I have returned your soil to you

I have repaid your debt

This head that has never Bowed in front of an enemy

Is bowing here in front of you

Dying for you is like a celebration

Only a blessed few can Experience such a death

I want to be reborn on your land

Just so I can say "Vande Mataram"

Team! Salute!

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

GLORY BE TO BASHEER KHAN

BREAKING NEWS

Not many people Would sacrifice their lives

Who would give up their youth For the sake of the country

Those who put their country Before friends and family

Who would gladly step Into the pyre for their country

So what if I was turned to ash? So what if I turned into smoke?

I will keep a watch on Our borders like the wind

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

FIGHTER FOREVER

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Saachi.

I know what you're thinking.

That this could be Taj tomorrow.

But you're wrong, Saachi.

Your Taj will be fine.

He will be standing in front of you very soon.

Cracking his lame jokes.

And letting you hit him.

As long as I am alive, nobody can hurt Taj.

Nobody.

I want your trust, Saachi.

No one else's…

only yours.

Can you put your trust

in me one last time?

Please?

He is wounded but still alive.

His life is now inconsequential to my mission.

There is a video call from Srinagar on our secure line, Azhar.

As-Salaam-Alaikum, Azhar.

Congratulations. Our plan was successful.

The Indian forces will be attacking tomorrow night

under the guise of darkness.

Stay alert.

Salaam, Sartaj Gill.

I can see that Azhar has taken good care of you in Pakistan.

The next time we see each other will be in heaven.

Goodbye.

You thought he was a RAW agent?

He is ISI's top agent operating in India.

Rocky, tell me the plan for Taj's rescue mission,

we need to get him back no matter what.

According to Zareena Begum, Taj is being held here at this military camp.

He has been tortured but he is still alive.

We will drop the Garuds here and our choppers--

Jai Hind, sir.

-Sir. -Yes, Tanya?

There is an update that Pakistan has shut down its airspace.

Even for domestic flights.

No aircraft is allowed to fly over their territory.

Along with that, they have activated two fighter squadrons

and four surface-to-air missile squadrons at the LoC.

They have closed off all other modes of entry, sir.

Pakistan is now a no-fly zone.

Getting into Pakistan is now impossible, sir.

You may leave now.

Jai Hind, sir.

This is bad news.

We will need to come up with something else.

Permission to speak, sir?

Permission denied.

Sir, I just want to know what we are doing to bring Taj back.

We?

This is an internal matter concerning me and my team, Patty.

It is none of your business now.

The hell it is, sir!

I think you are forgetting that you are no longer a part of this team.

But I am a part of the Air Force, sir.

For how long?

You have already decided to resign.

Am I wrong?

You were a fighter,

or were you just pretending?

General sahib!

You know India will seek revenge, right?

You killed one and imprisoned the other.

They will come for us.

That is exactly what I want.

That is why I sent that infidel back in a body bag.

My agent has informed me of how…

and when they will be attacking us.

We are ready.

You should be too.

We are leaving at 04:00 a. m. Just ensure that all the systems are in place.

Check Dhruv one and three. And check the winching equipment.

Roger that.

Jai Hind.

We will bring Taj back.

I promise.

Don't worry, we will give them a few good whacks from your side, as well.

Jai Hind, ma'am.

The AOC has asked you to come to the main gate.

I will be right back.

How are you?

Hey…

you are an officer.

Stop crying like a child.

Your mother would never say it…

but I always wanted a son.

My father used to say that

a son is an asset…

and a daughter is a responsibility.

That is why I kept fulfilling my responsibility.

You wanted to fly high in the sky

and I kept you caged on the ground.

But you still flew.

And you flew so high

that to look at you today

I need to raise my head.

Today, my daughter…

has defeated my father.

I want to tell everyone with pride that my daughter is a squadron leader

in the Indian Air Force.

Can I have the privilege…

to say that?

Can…

I…

be forgiven,

my child?

So,

is that Pathania just a friend of yours?

-Dad… -No, no, he's…

a good chap.

A true gentleman.

I have to go now.

Minal.

Thank you, Patty.

You're welcome.

Minni! Rocky sir is calling everyone for the briefing.

Garud commandos will do a HALO jump from 30,000 feet

and from there they will head towards the main target area…

where Taj has been held hostage.

You will have 20 minutes

to extract Taj and to destroy their base camp.

More than 100 militants are guarding that area.

And Azhar Akhtar will also be among them.

Your coordination cannot be off even by a single second.

They have ruthlessly murdered Bash,

AIR DRAGONS BRIEFING

but we will bring Taj back home.

Go get them, guys!

-Jai Hind! -Jai Hind!

-Jai Hind! -Jai Hind!

We are crossing LoC, maintain external radio silence.

The IL-76 has crossed the LoC,

the Garud commandos will be dropped in the next five minutes.

Damn, this is so stressful.

Rocky, where are their surface-to-air missiles?

Here, sir. In this area.

-Radio speed to 220. -Roger.

Get ready for the drop.

PAKISTAN RADAR BASE

All stations alert!

Rawalakot Missile Squadron standby to launch.

An unidentified IL-76 has entered our airspace.

I called him here.

This is Radar Squadron 552 of the Pakistan Air Force.

You are in Pakistani airspace. Identify yourself.

I repeat, identify yourself right now.

Green on. Go!

Identify yourself now or we will take offensive action.

I repeat, identify yourself now or we will fire our missiles.

Hello…

No speak Hindi.

This is a Russian passenger plane

Aeroflot 382 going from Delhi to Moscow.

Please do not take offensive action.

Is this Dubai air control?

No! You are in Pakistan airspace. Report your heading.

Hameed, check the flight plans.

Is there any Aeroflot flight that is an IL-76 model?

Yes, sir.

A flight plan was filed yesterday at the Delhi ATC at six o'clock in the evening,

and the model of the aircraft is an IL-76.

My compass not working.

It show me we are cross Dubai.

Help me, my good man.

Aeroflot 382, our Pakistan airspace is shut.

Turn back right now.

Your nearest runway is Jammu in India.

30 kilometers.

Establish contact. They will guide you. Go for an emergency landing.

Roger.

Turning back, heading for Jammu.

We are watching you till you cross our border.

Sir, thank you for your help. Enjoy Burj Khalifa!

Rest in pieces.

Sandy, head for Rawalakot airfield. I am going to Kotli.

Oh, shit! These are actually three aircraft!

We have been tricked! Scramble. Scramble. Scramble. Vector eight zero.

Two F-16s scrambling from Rawalakot. Let's get them, Sandy!

Roger.

Bingo! That was for Bash!

Kotli and Rawalakot airfields destroyed.

Commandos, time over target 03 minutes.

White Panther, target heading towards you.

Launch Minni and Sukhi.

The commandos need to be picked up in 30 minutes.

All teams. Proceed.

Tower one clear. Proceed.

Tower two clear.

Two bandits on Jeep.

Eagle Two, West Wing. Eagle Three, South Wing.

Go, go, go!

-Who are these people? -Indian commandos, sir.

What?

They were supposed to come tonight…

Zareena!

I won't be requiring this anymore.

I can no longer operate in this sector.

Thank you, Yafeth Salim.

For misleading them.

Double agent?

LONG LIVE THE REVOLUTION

Let's go, sir.

Azhar Akhtar can't be spared!

We need to take him with us.

Azhar is dead, sir. This camp will explode at any moment.

Visual on Taj.

He is safe.

Let's go home.

That bloody Azhar Akhtar got away!

Come in, Sukhi. I am taking off.

Roger, Minni.

Control, this is Sukhi. Commandos loading.

Oh, shit! Shit, shit!

This is control, Sukhi. Sukhi, come in.

Sukhi, this is control. Come in.

Sukhi, come in. Sukhi, this is control.

Why isn't he responding?

INDIAN AIR FORCE

Sukhi? Sukhi, this is control.

Sukhi, come in.

Sukhi, come in, Sukhi! This is con--

Sukhi, this is Patty. Come in.

Sukhi, come in damn it!

Sukhi, can you hear me?

Sukh…

Nauty, check on Sukhi's chopper and report immediately.

Roger! Sandy, we are heading towards the main target area.

Oh, shit! We are hit!

Ejecting, ejecting. I don't know where the missile came from, sir.

I think there is an enemy aircraft somewhere in the air.

Minni, turn back. Look for Sukhi and Nauty.

Wilco, heading back. Heading for the main target area.

Sandy, we are sending Minni back for Nauty and Jai.

Stay in that area and keep an eye out for enemy fighters.

Roger.

Take position! Take position behind the tank!

Sir, I have reached the main target area.

Sukhi's chopper has been destroyed and there is heavy firing taking place.

I am hit! I am hit! I am moving away.

Sandy, cover Minni.

Roger.

I am dropping commandos for backup.

Move! Move! Move!

Sandy, we are launching the reserve Sukhoi.

You're on, boys.

Jai Hind, sir.

Sir, someone else is already sitting in the reserve Sukhoi.

Control, this is Patty requesting for a Wizzo.

Permission denied.

Patty, get off the aircraft immediately.

Who gave you permission to sit in the cockpit?

I am responsible for my own actions, sir.

The ground staff has nothing to do with it.

I am warning you, Patty. This is a court-martial offense.

You can court-martial me if I return, sir.

This is my team, sir.

And they need me.

Please.

I might have made some mistakes

but if you tell me that I am not the best man to be out there right now

then I will get off the aircraft right away.

And if not, then I request permission for a Wizzo to join me, sir.

Patty, there is no doubt that you are our best fighter pilot

but I can't break the rules for you.

Let him go, sir.

Rocky?

I never thought I would ever say this

but victory is far more important than rules, sir.

I want our best fighter pilot

in the sky right now

and I am willing to accept responsibility for it.

Patty is no longer a part of your unit.

We are all one unit, sir.

The Indian Air Force.

I got him removed

and now I want him back.

I will fly with him as his Wizzo.

This is now our team's fight.

Damn it!

Go, Rocky.

Now if there is a court-martial, all of us are in it together.

So, you bloody well get them!

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

-Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram -Let's get them, Patty.

Yes, sir!

Control to Patty. You are clear for take off. Runway 27.

SANDY

Lock. Lock. Almost there, come on.

Two bogeys coming from behind us.

It's an ambush!

Disengaging.

Lock. Lock. Lock. come on!

Command! Command! It's an ambush!

LOCKED

Patty, you son of a gun! Right on time!

Patty and Sandy, head towards the main target area.

There are too many of them, sir. We can't hold on for long.

We are sending in reinforcements.

Patty, an enemy at eleven o'clock.

Roger. Going after him.

Sandy! Incoming missile!

Command, Sandy and Unni are hit. I am going after the enemy.

Rocky, Patty, bandit six o'clock.

Patty! He is locking us!

Incoming missile!

Patty, the missile is going to hit us!

Brilliant, Patty! One down, one to go.

Damn it!

We are hit! We are hit, Patty!

They have got the avionics box and the weapons system.

Fuel tank and undercarriage hit! Let's get out of here!

LOCKED

Incoming missile!

LC EMERG EXT

What the hell are you planning, Patty? Why are we turning back?

Patty, peel off! Left-wing hit!

Goodbye, Mr. Pathania,

I told you that there won't be a countdown next time.

And I told you that I will be eagerly waiting.

CANNON EMPTY

Patty, pull up! It's an order!

Sir, it's time to…

take off your seatbelt.

Like every Indian, you will also die crawling on the ground.

I wasn't crawling. I was just resting.

You Indians will never lose your arrogance.

Basheer also had a lot of arrogance.

You know what I did to him?

I cut off his fingers one by one.

I left him alive even as I cut his body into pieces.

But he was still arrogant.

Then we showed him the Indian flag.

And then we burnt that flag.

That was when he started screaming like a madman.

What was it that he said?

Jai Hind…

Jai Hind!

And that was when

I cut off his tongue.

I took his life but couldn't break his arrogance.

I will do the same with you.

Now say it.

Jai Hind.

Say it.

-Jai-- -Say it! Say, Jai Hind!

Say, Jai Hind! Say, Jai Hind!

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

-Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram -Say it.

Say it, Sukhi!

Jai Hind!

Jai Hind!

Now I will teach you the meaning of Jai Hind.

Jai Hind is the pride of every child in my country.

Jai Hind is the prayer of every mother in my country.

Jai Hind is the pride of every single martyr of Pulwama.

Jai Hind is the salute of Basheer's mother and father.

You can't belong to any nation!

Pakistan may be your father today

but India will always be my mother!

POK stands for Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

You have occupied it.

But we are the owners!

If terrorists like you push us to our limits

then every lane, every town,

every single inch…

will turn into IOP.

-Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam -India Occupied Pakistan.

Jai Hind!

Sukhi, my boy.

Come.

Charlie one. Ten o'clock.

Taj, Rocky sir.

You are a terrorist.

Don't think of yourself as a martyr.

Jai Hind.

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Sujalam sufalam malayaja sheetalam

Shasyashyaamalam vande mataram

Blaming someone is the easiest thing in the world.

And the most difficult

is to face the truth.

A brother…

blamed you his whole life.

And you…

kept fulfilling your responsibility like a fighter.

I am your culprit.

No, sir.

You are just my CO.

Well done, Patty! Well done!

Thank you, sir.

Patty, three o'clock.

-Very proud of you. Fantastic! -Sir!

Congratulations.