Filmmaker Anthony Maras remains awestruck by the many examples of bravery to emerge from the attacks. He said: "Taj kitchen workers stuffed baking trays under their shirts, makeshift bulletproof vests, as they shielded patrons from machine-gun fire. Guests lowered fellow travelers out of windows using ropes made of knotted bed sheets. Some Taj staff members led others through hidden corridors to safety outside, only to re-enter the hotel, and look for more people to save." Inspired by the courage and selflessness displayed amid such a tsunami of violence, Maras was determined to tell their stories on film.
This film is "based on hundreds of hours of interviews with survivors and witnesses" according to 'The Conversation'.
The filmmakers were given access to original transcripts of intercepted cell (mobile) calls between the ten terrorists and their handlers.
The real-life Chef Oberoi shared his feelings about actor Anupam Kher, who played him, and his performance portraying him. Oberoi said: "He does a phenomenal job in the film, very good and very convincing in his acting. I had a chance to tell him that at the Toronto [International] Film Festival, where the movie was launched, and he said something very special to me in response." Actor Anupam Kher's words to the real life Chef Oberoi were these: "I hope I did justice to your life and your experience."
A memorial monument in 2010 was erected in the lobby at the Taj Palace Hotel to commemorate the victims and fatalities from the 2008 siege.