Hawaizaada

Hawaizaada

PG 2015 · 157 min · ★ 5.4 · Drama, Fantasy, History

In 1895, Shivkar Bapuji Talpade constructs and flies India's first unmanned plane, despite having the odds stacked against him.

Directed by Vibhu Puri · Written by Vibhu Puri

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