Kabul Express (2006)
Plot
Kabul Express is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language adventure thriller film directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film stars John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Salman Shahid, Hanif Humgaam, and Linda Arsenio. Set in post-Taliban Afghanistan, the narrative follows two Indian journalists who, while reporting from Kabul, are taken hostage by a former Taliban soldier, leading to a perilous journey across the war-torn country. The film marked Khan's transition from documentary to feature filmmaking and was based in part on his and fellow journalist Rajan Kapoor's real-life experiences in Afghanistan. Kabul Express was shot entirely on location in Afghanistan, making it one of the first Indian films to be filmed there after the fall of the Taliban regime. The cinematography was handled by Anshuman Mahaley, with editing by Amitabh Shukla and music composed by Raghav Sachar. Premiering at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival, Kabul Express received praise for its visuals, themes, and performances, though it also generated controversy for its depiction of Afghan ethnic groups. It was released theatrically on 15 December 2006 and became a mod
Kabul Express details
| Industry | Bollywood (Hindi) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2006 |
| Genres | Adventure, Thriller |
| Runtime | 1h 46m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Kabir Khan |
| Status | Released |
| Language | hi |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kabul Express about?
Kabul Express is a 2006 Indian Hindi-language adventure thriller film directed by Kabir Khan and produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. The film stars John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Salman Shahid, Hanif Humgaam, and Linda Arsenio. Set in post-Taliban Afghanistan, the narrative follows two Indian journalists who, while reporting from Kabul, are taken hostage by a former Taliban soldier, leading to a perilous journey across the war-torn country. The film marked Khan's transition from documentary to feature filmmaking and was based in part on his and fellow journalist Rajan Kapoor's real-life experiences in Afghanistan. Kabul Express was shot entirely on location in Afghanistan, making it one of the first Indian films to be filmed there after the fall of the Taliban regime. The cinematography was handled by Anshuman Mahaley, with editing by Amitabh Shukla and music composed by Raghav Sachar. Premiering at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival, Kabul Express received praise for its visuals, themes, and performances, though it also generated controversy for its depiction of Afghan ethnic groups. It was released theatrically on 15 December 2006 and became a mod
Who is in the cast of Kabul Express?
Kabul Express stars John Abraham, Arshad Warsi, Salman Shahid, Linda Arsenio and is directed by Kabir Khan. The full credited cast is listed above.
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How long is Kabul Express?
Kabul Express runs 1h 46m (106 minutes).
Who directed Kabul Express?
Kabul Express was directed by Kabir Khan.
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