Shahrukh Khan’s upcoming film revolves around the concept of ‘Donkey flight’.So before the film hit the silver screen. Here’s something to know about the tern Donkey Flight.
On Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday the teaser of the much-anticipated film ‘Dunki’ was dropped online. Soon after that, it has created a buzz with its intriguing teaser. Scheduled to hit the screens around Christmas, the immigration drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani sheds light on the illegal practice known as the ‘Donkey Flight.’ So those who are unaware of what this term is all about let’s explore the illegal backdoor entry method on which the backdrop for ‘Dunki.’ is based.
What is ‘Donkey Flight’:
‘Donkey Flight’ refers to the risky route taken by individuals for illegal immigration. This allows them to bypass border controls and immigration regulations. This term is inspired by the image of donkeys navigating challenging terrains, making it an effective but difficult-to-detect means of crossing borders. Every year, numerous people worldwide, including India, resort to illegal methods to migrate to countries like the US and the UK. They do it in search of better economic opportunities. Or to escape challenging conditions in their home countries. A significant number of such migrations are witnessed from Punjab and Haryana. However, due to the secretive nature of these activities, accurate data on illegal immigrants is unavailable.
Challenges Faced by migrants
Apart from the inherent dangers of illegal immigration, people fall prey to travel agents who make false promises. These agents charge huge fees, provide forged documents, and even involve individuals in human trafficking networks. As per the reports by NDTV illegal immigrants often use a “back door” to enter Britain through other European Union countries within the Schengen zone. Upon reaching countries like Germany or France, immigrants meet with “consultants” facilitating their journey to Britain. Those with financial means receive fake documents, while others are smuggled in trucks and buses.
This is what the film is all about. The latest offering by Rajkumar Hirani titled ‘Dunki’ aims to portray all this phenomenon on the big screen. It has shed light on the challenges and risks associated with illegal immigration.
