Hotel Mumbai 2019

On a fateful November 26th, 2008, Arjun (character A), a waiter at the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Mumbai, India, begins his shift under the watchful eye of head chef Hemant Oberoi. The day’s patrons include British-Iranian heiress Zahra Kashani and her American husband David, accompanied by their infant son Cameron and his doting nanny Sally, as well as the enigmatic Vasili. Unbeknownst to them, this would be a day marked by chaos and terror.

As night falls, a coordinated assault unfolds, orchestrated by “the Bull” and carried out by terrorists from the Lashkar-e-Taiba organization. With the local police unprepared to handle the scale of the attack, they await reinforcements from New Delhi, leaving the city in a state of pandemonium. Amidst the mayhem, Arjun, David, Zahra, Vasili, and several other guests find themselves trapped in the hotel restaurant, while Sally remains with Cameron in their hotel room.

The situation takes a deadly turn when a fleeing woman enters the hotel room, only to be brutally shot by the terrorists before they depart. This harrowing event sparks David’s desperation, prompting him to sneak past the assailants and rescue Sally and Cameron from their closet sanctuary. Meanwhile, Arjun endeavors to escort the other guests to the exclusive Chambers Lounge, an oasis of safety within the hotel.

David’s bravery is short-lived, as he is soon captured by the terrorists and bound at the hands. Sally and Cameron are forced to flee once more, this time seeking refuge in a narrow closet. As panic grips the hotel, police officer DC Vam and his partner arrive on the scene, hoping to reach the security room and track the terrorists’ movements.

Arjun’s resourcefulness is put to the test as he attempts to escort a mortally wounded guest to safety, only to become overwhelmed by the sheer terror of the situation. The officers’ timely intervention allows Arjun to join them in the security room, where they discover the terrorists poised to infiltrate the Chambers Lounge. Vam orders Arjun to remain behind, but he insists on accompanying the officers as they confront the assailants, ultimately wounding one of their number, Imran.

As the night wears on, Zahra and Vasili, defying Oberoi’s counsel, decide to make a break for freedom, only to be captured alongside David. Their companions, however, meet a tragic end in their ill-fated attempt to escape. The once-peaceful Taj Mahal Palace Hotel has become a battleground, where the boundaries between life and death are blurred and survival hangs precariously in the balance.

As Imran (character) stands vigilant over the hostages, he discreetly reaches out to his loved ones, revealing the shocking truth that the terrorists had disguised their true intentions as military training exercises. Moreover, a sense of betrayal washes over him as he discovers that despite the Bull’s promise to compensate the families of the perpetrators, they have yet to receive any financial recompense.

The tension escalates further when the National Security Guard (NSG) arrives on the scene, prompting the Bull to issue a chilling order for the terrorists to set fire to the hotel. As the terrorists abandon Imran to his duty, the Bull’s instructions become increasingly sinister, demanding that Imran eliminate the hostages. With a heavy heart, Imran takes aim and brings down David (character) and Vasili (character), but finds himself unable to carry out the same deed when Zahra (character) begins reciting a heartfelt Muslim prayer, sparing her life and allowing her to escape.

Meanwhile, Arjun (character) reunites with Oberoi (character) and efficiently evacuates the remaining guests, including Sally (character) and Cameron (character), amidst the chaos. As the NSG eliminates the remaining terrorists, Zahra makes a daring escape via an aerial work platform before reuniting with Sally and Cameron.

Once the hotel is secured, Arjun returns home to his loving wife and daughter, closure finally within reach. The aftermath of the tragedy is revealed in a poignant script, highlighting that those responsible for the attack remain at large, yet the hotel has been restored and parts reopened mere months later. In a touching tribute, a memorial honors the staff and guests affected by the events, while footage of the grand reopening serves as a bittersweet reminder of the resilience and determination of the human spirit.