Aamir Khan says his upcoming production Silkyara 41 is a story of courage, resilience, humanity

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khanrsquos production banner has joined hands with Mind Blowing Films and Kabir Khan Films for an upcoming feature film inspired by the rescue mission at the Silkyara Tunnel in Uttarakhand christened ldquoSilkyara 41rdquoThe film is based on the remarkable role played by internationally renowned tunnelling expert and local Victorian hero Arnold DixIt gives us great pleasure to announce this landmark collaboration between Mind Blowing Films and Aamir Khan Productions The story of the Silkyara Tunnel rescue moved me deeply It is a story of courage resilience ingenuity and humanity in the face of impossible oddsrdquo said Aamir Producer and Founder Aamir Khan ProductionsWritten by acclaimed Australian screenwriter Andrew Anastasios and directed by awardwinning Indian filmmaker Kabir Khan the film marks a historic milestone as an collaboration between India and AustraliaAamir is especially proud to announce it on this day as India and Australia open a new chapter in their bilateral relationshipldquoIt feels fitting that today we announce this wonderful film to be created by our two countries and is based on a story that celebrates international cooperation and the triumph of the human spirit added AamirKabir Khan said The story of the Silkyara Tunnel rescue is one of the most extraordinary human dramas to emerge in recent times At its heart it is a story of courage resilience and the collective determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable challengesrdquoKabir shared that what drew him most to the project was its deeply human dimensionldquoThe lives that hung in the balance the families waiting anxiously and the remarkable individuals who came together to make the rescue possible I am honoured to bring this inspiring true story to the screenProfessor Arnold Dix added The Silkyara rescue was never about one person It was about people from different disciplines cultures and backgrounds coming together with a single purpose to bring 41 workers home safely I am honoured that this extraordinary story will be brought to audiences around the world and hope it serves as a reminder of what humanity can achieve when we work togetherMitu Bhowmick Lange AM Founder and CEO Mind Blowing Films said From the moment I learned about the Silkyara rescue I knew this story belonged on the big screen It is a story of hope perseverance and collective determinationrdquoThe Hon Jacinta Allan MP Premier of Victoria said ldquoIm really proud as Premier of Victoria about the existing strong relationship we have between Victoria and India and further developing that through the creative industries through coproduction partnerships like Silkyara 41rdquoldquoThis not only strengthens that relationship but it tells our shared story to the world a story thats founded on family on hard work on connection to community on hope and a love of the film industryrdquoThe Hon Tony Burke MP Minister for Home Affairs Minister for the Arts said that there is no greater story of Australian and Indian collaboration than Silkyara 41ldquoIm so glad that its going to be told on the big screenrdquoFurther details regarding the cast production partners and release timeline will be announced in due course of timeThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever