Ravi Shankar Prasad Commends Emraan Hashmi's ‘Ground Zero’

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Key Takeaways
- Ravi Shankar Prasad attended the premiere.
- Film portrays the efforts of BSF jawans.
- First red carpet premiere in Srinagar in 38 years.
- Emraan Hashmi plays a pivotal role.
- Release date set for April 25, 2025.
Mumbai, April 20 (NationPress) Ravi Shankar Prasad, a Member of Parliament, recently attended a special screening of ‘Ground Zero’ in the national capital and praised the film for its depiction of BSF jawans.
The exclusive screening took place in Chanakyapuri, a prominent diplomatic locality in New Delhi, on Saturday. The premiere was filled with admiration, contemplation, and a collective sense of pride in the narrative being presented.
Ravi Shankar Prasad was present at the premiere, viewing the film alongside BSF jawans and the creative team behind ‘Ground Zero’. He engaged with Emraan Hashmi, who portrays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, as well as director Tejas Deoskar and co-producers like Arhan Bagati.
Commenting on the film, Ravi Shankar Prasad remarked, “It is a remarkable film that effectively showcases the efforts of BSF personnel in combating terrorism in Kashmir. My compliments to all the filmmakers.”
On April 18, the film made history by being the first movie in 38 years to hold a red carpet premiere and special screening in Srinagar. Exclusively for BSF jawans, this premiere served as a heartfelt tribute to those who stand on the front lines. The cast, crew, and makers united for this unique and emotional occasion, presenting the film to real-life heroes from the very land that inspired its story.
The film draws inspiration from actual events and is based on the BSF’s most significant operation in the past half-century.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, under the guidance of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the film is directed by Tejas Deoskar and co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy. ‘Ground Zero’ is set for a cinematic release on April 25, 2025.