New Delhi, December 2
Actor Vikrant Massey described attending the screening of The Sabarmati Report with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the "highest point" of his career.
The screening, held at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament, New Delhi on Monday, was attended by Prime Minister Modi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other MPs were also present at the screening. The cast of the film joined them as well.
After the screening, Vikrant shared his experience with the media, saying, "I watched the film with the Prime Minister, all cabinet ministers, and many MPs. It was a special experience. I still can't fully express it in words because I am so happy... This is the highest point of my career, that I got to watch my film with the Prime Minister."
Visuals from Parliament showed PM Modi walking with Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Parliamentary Affairs Minister to the auditorium.
The screening was attended by Bollywood celebrities, including veteran actor Jeetendra.
The Sabarmati Report, starring Vikrant Massey, is based on the tragic burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra station in Gujarat on February 27, 2002. The film has already gained significant attention, with Prime Minister Modi publicly praising it for revealing the truth.
In response to a post on X, which shared the trailer of the film, PM Modi commented, "Well said. It is good that this truth is coming out, and that too in a way common people can see it. A fake narrative can persist only for a limited period of time. Eventually, the facts will always come out!"
The film, which brings attention to the 2002 Godhra incident, has been declared tax-free in several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan.
The film has also garnered praise from numerous political figures, including BJP MP and actress Hema Malini.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah also met the star cast of the film 'The Sabarmati Report'.
In Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a screening of the film in Lucknow, along with other prominent leaders and the film's cast.
Expressing his admiration for the film, CM Adityanath said, "Vikrant Massey and his team made a commendable effort. I express my heartfelt gratitude on behalf of UP. The people of the country have the right to know the truth of the work that has been done to create animosity in society." He also declared the film tax-free in the state.
Similarly, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praised the film for shedding light on the truth behind the Godhra incident. "This film reveals the truth behind the tragic Godhra train-burning incident. The makers have handled the subject with sensitivity and dignity," Saini remarked. He further noted that the film serves as a tribute to the 59 victims who lost their lives in the 2002 tragedy.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant also expressed his admiration for the film after attending its screening at the 55th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). "I really liked the film...it's extremely good. You have presented the film in a proper manner. Huge congratulations," CM Sawant said in a phone call facilitated by producer Mahaveer Jain.
'The Sabarmati Report', directed by Dheeraj Sarna, features Vikrant Massey, Ridhi Dogra, and Raashii Khanna in pivotal roles. The film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan under the banners of Balaji Motion Pictures and Vikir Films Production.
Ektaa Kapoor, one of the film's producers, recently spoke about the extensive research that went into creating the film. She revealed, "We spent a year reviewing previous research and fact-checking those findings. Only after that, we did proceed to make the film. That's why I am proud to have made this movie, unveiling the truth behind it."