Kaafila

Plot

Kaafila is primarily a story about the devastating issue of illegal immigration (Dunki) and the desperation of people seeking a "better life" abroad. The film follows a large group of around 200 people, a "Kaafila" (Caravan), from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, who are all lured by an unscrupulous agent with the promise of transporting them illegally to Western countries, such as the UK, for a utopian dream of a better life. These hopeful immigrants, who have put their families, careers, and savings at stake, include various characters like a disgraced Army officer, Captain Aman Sachdev, and a farmer, Santokh Singh.

The journey quickly turns into a nightmare, as the group is abandoned by their agents and left to fend for themselves in the harsh conditions of Eastern Europe. They are forced to traverse treacherous terrain, including cold Ukrainian jungles and Russian snow fields, leading to immense suffering and the loss of many lives through hunger, illness, and accidents.

As the dwindling group continues its perilous trek, their struggles evolve into a fight for survival. They become entangled with the Russian mafia involved in a dangerous plutonium smuggling racket and face threats from militants on the Afghan borders.

At this point, a mysterious guide and secret agent, Colonel Sameer Ahmed Khan, an undercover Pakistan Army officer working for his country, enters their lives. He helps to bond the remaining members of the "Kaafila" and protect them from the dangers they face. He fights against their adversaries, leading them through various countries like Tajikistan, Russia, and Afghanistan.

Eventually, the contingent traces their way back to Pakistan. The end reveals a significant change of heart for the travellers, as the horrors and hardships they endured on their search for a foreign utopia make them realize the true value and importance of their own motherland, prompting their decision to return to their native homes.

Cast

Sunny Deol as Colonel Sameer Ahmed Khan

Amitoj Mann as Aman Sachdev

Polina Stoynova as Polina Khan – Sameer's wife

Sana Nawaz (a.k.a. Sana Fakhar) as Alisha

Sara Loren (a.k.a. Sara Hussain – introduced in this film as Mona Liza) as Niharika

Sudesh Berry as Santokh Singh

Satwant Kaur

Ashish Duggal as Nawab Khan

Anil Yadav as Bangladeshi

Smeep Kang as Makhan Singh

Girish Jain as Guppi

Anand Mishra as Multani Baba

Sachin Parikh as Jayesh

Arun Kadam as Anna

Jayant Das as Probir Chatterjee

Girish Sahdev as Professor Girish

Chandan Anand as Deep Singh

Rana Jung Bahadur as Pakistani Police Officer

Sambhavna Sheth (special appearance) as Dancer in a song

Music and soundtrack

The music for the film's songs was composed by Sukhwinder Singh and the lyrics of the songs were penned by Babu Singh Mann. The background score of the movie was done by Sanjoy Chowdhury.

Tracks:

Hum Raks - Sukhwinder Singh & Daler Mehndi

Kabhi Kabhi Sapne Bhi - Sukhwinder Singh, Abhijit, Mohammed Aziz & Gurusewak Mann

Lodhi Di Raat - Raj Saluja & Abei

Singers:

Sukhwinder Singh

Abhijeet

Mohammad Aziz

Daler Mehndi

Gursewak Mann

Babbu Maan

Abei

Nabi Madjnun

Shahaanaa Pandit