Love, War, and the Final Flight of the MiG-21

As MiG-21 jets made their last operational flight at Bikaner Nal Air Force Station, Bollywood crew captured the moment for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Love And War'. The movie, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, intertwines a love story with the historic backdrop of war.

The skies above Bikaner Nal Air Force Station witnessed both cinematic magic and aviation history as MiG-21 jets roared into the limelight for a Bollywood production. Vanity vans and film crews crowded the airbase, capturing the aircraft's final operational flight for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's anticipated film, 'Love And War'.

Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, the film will highlight the MiG-21's historic role as it interweaves a love triangle with the backdrop of war. Despite plot details being under wraps, speculation hints at a story of love amid conflict.

Marking the end of an era, the MiG-21 made its last flights from Nal Air Force Station, with Air Chief Marshal A P Singh honoring its legacy. Known as a 'rocket with wings', this aircraft has been instrumental in past conflicts, like the legendary 1971 Dhaka strike. The formal farewell on September 26 signifies both an end and a new beginning.

(With inputs from agencies.)