Movie talk:Hotel Mumbai

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I watched the movie "Hotel Mumbai". This is based on the real events of 26/11 that is the coordinated Terror attacks by a group of 10 terrorists who came to Mumbai from Pakistan via sea. They killed many through indiscriminate firing from their automatics and hand grenades. They targeted a main railway station, a famous cafe, and hotels. The hotel in this movie was actually the Hotel Taj - a landmark of Mumbai. Many Indians as well as foreign tourists were killed. However the alertness and bravery of the Hotel Chef Hemant Oberoi and his staff saved many. The chef is played by veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher and a major role is played by Dev Patel (remember Slumdog Millionaire). The movie depicts the horrors of the attack and the ruthlessness of the attackers. It also shows how unprepared was the city Police was for such coordinated attacks. Things have been strengthened. An interesting aspect is that the movie makers are Americans and Australians with Zee Corp as their Indian partner. As per me a well made movie on a horrific event which was an equivalent of 9/11 for India