Ajay Devgn's recently-released film Runway 34 has been criticised by the?Federation of Indian Pilots over its 'unrealistic portrayal' of airline pilots. The film released in theatres on April 29 and has been directed by Ajay Devgn, who also plays the leading role. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan and Rakul Preet Singh in pivotal roles.?
It added,?¡°While we all enjoy being entertained and appreciate the artistic licence of a movie director, a thrilling tale should not be perceived as a true depiction of the extraordinary professionalism among airline pilots who perform thousands of flights every day responsibly and safely without incident and fanfare.
¡°There are more than eight thousand pilots in India who embody the highest possible standards of accountability, training and professionalism. The skills of every pilot are honed to a degree rarely seen in any industry. These standards are borne out every day, as pilots are entrusted with the lives of millions of passengers and expensive equipment around the world¡±.