Dr. Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali was an Indian ornithologist from Maharashtra, who was one of the very first scientists to carry out systematic bird surveys in India and abroad. He not only researched about birds, but also contributed to 'protecting the nature' in the pre-independence era.

And now, we hear that Akshay Kumar's character 'Pakshi Rajan' in the latest 2.0 was inspired by this personality, who in his lifetime was an influential figure in Indian wildlife conservation circles.