What's the essence of 'Dunki'? Hear it from SRK himself
Shah Rukh Khan's highly anticipated film, Dunki, is slated for a December 21 release, featuring Taapsee Pannu and Vicky Kaushal in key roles. At a recent Dubai event, Khan shared fascinating insights about the movie, describing Dunki as a story of 'donkey travels' or 'illegal trips' taken by individuals across the globe to cross borders in search of new opportunities and the value of homecoming.
'Dunki's theme is exploration, success, and homecoming
Dunki explores the desire for adventure and success while valuing one's roots and homeland. Khan emphasized the significance of returning home in the film, saying, "It's about going out, finding a future for yourself, but loving your home the most." Talking about the movie, the title Dunki originates from Punjabi and means "donkey." Billed as a saga of friendship, Dunki is based on an illegal immigration technique named "donkey flight."
Understanding donkey flight deeper
Donkey flight refers to an illicit immigration method employed by individuals seeking unauthorized entry into countries like the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Originating from a Punjabi idiom denoting "hopping from place to place," this technique has gained infamy, particularly among migrants from Indian states such as Haryana, Gujarat, and Punjab. Travel agencies in Punjab lure individuals with promises of guaranteed visas, leading them into this trap.
Causes and results
Driven by the allure of international travel or foreign work opportunities and the prospect of sending remittances back home, many hopeful young individuals invest significant funds, often resorting to selling their assets to finance these journeys. Tragically, these families become unwitting victims of deception, paying substantial amounts for promised visas that rarely materialize, exposing the dark underbelly of the donkey flight phenomenon.
Shah Rukh Khan in his words says
"Humare desh se bhi jate hai, doosre desh se bhi jate hai (people from our country, as well as other countries, undertake this journey)." He also mentions, "Ghar me wapas ane ki baat hai. Duniya me kahi par bhi jee lo, par dil me yehi reheta hai ki apni maati pe aake rest karo, rehe jao (It's about coming back to your roots. Wherever you stay, but no feeling can match that of homecoming)."
