Akshay Kumar, known for his roles in “Mission Mangal” and “Kesari,” returns in “Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue.” Portraying mining expert Jaswant Singh Gill, the film tells the remarkable true story of Gill’s heroic mission to save 65 miners trapped in a flooded Raniganj, West Bengal mine. Directed by Tinu Suresh Desai and written by Vipul K Rawal, the film’s trailer offers a glimpse of this daring rescue operation.
Jaswant Singh Gill, born in Amritsar in 1940, began his career with Coal India Limited in 1973. His defining moment came during the Mahabir Colliery incident in November 1989, where 65 miners were trapped deep underground due to flooding. Gill devised an ingenious solution involving a steel capsule, personally descending into the mine to rescue each miner. His unconventional approach proved successful, with all miners saved within hours.
Coal India Ltd celebrated Gill’s bravery by declaring November 16 as “Rescue Day.” He was also honored with the prestigious “Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak” award by President Ramaswamy Venkataraman in 1991.
Gill’s extraordinary rescue operation stands as a testament to human courage and resourcefulness in the face of adversity, showcasing the indomitable spirit of determination.
