Emraan Hashmi shares what it was like shooting 'Ground Zero' in Kashmir

IANS April 7, 2025 331 views

Emraan Hashmi recently opened up about his transformative experience shooting 'Ground Zero' in Kashmir. The actor was impressed by the exceptional support from local authorities and security forces during the 30-35 day filming schedule. His character portrays a BSF Commandant on a mission to eliminate a notorious terrorist, bringing a nuanced perspective to the Kashmir narrative. The film promises to offer an introspective look into the internal conflicts faced by soldiers in challenging terrains.

"Does only the land of Kashmir belong to us, or also the people?" - Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi shares what it was like shooting 'Ground Zero' in Kashmir
Mumbai, April 7: Emraan Hashmi revealed that they received a lot of support from the locals and authorities of Kashmir, during the shoot of their action entertainer, "Ground Zero".

Key Points

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Hashmi plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey in action drama

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Filmed in Srinagar with support from local authorities

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Explores complex narrative of Kashmir conflict

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First-time shooting experience in the valley

Speaking during the trainer launch event, Hashmi reflected on one of his dialogues from the clip- "Kya sirf Kashmir ki zameen hamari hain ya log bhi (Does only the land of Kashmir belong to us, or also the people?)?"

Asked if he was able to find the answer to this question while shooting in the valley, Hashmi said, "During the shoot, we got the support of people, authorities, BSF, CRPF, and the J&K Police. There is a decorum there- we did not face any hurdles due to them during the shoot- that was a support system for us from Srinagar."

The 'Jannat' actor added, "It was the first time that I had been to Srinagar for the shoot of 'Ground Zero', but I really loved the place, and while we were there for 30-35 days, it was a breeze. We had a great time shooting in Srinagar."

Hashmi will be seen as the BSF officer in his highly talked about action extravaganza, "Ground Zero". The trailer introduces us to BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey (Emraan Hashmi) who is on a mission to eliminate the notorious terrorist Ghazi Baba.

The clip further gives us an insight into the internal conflict faced by the soldiers on the battlefield.

Hashmi is accompanied by Sai Tamhankar, Mukesh Tiwari, and Zoya Hussain as the ensemble cast of the drama.

"Gound Zero" has been presented by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under their banner Excel Entertainment. Made under the direction of Tejas Deoskar, the project has been co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy.

Reader Comments

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Aisha K.
So glad to hear about the positive experience shooting in Kashmir! It's about time we see more films showcasing the beauty and hospitality of the region. Can't wait to watch Ground Zero! ❤️
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Rahul S.
Interesting perspective from Emraan. That dialogue about Kashmir's people vs land really makes you think. Hope the movie does justice to the complex realities of the region.
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Priya M.
As someone from Srinagar, I appreciate when outsiders acknowledge the warmth of our people. But I hope the film doesn't just focus on the conflict narrative - there's so much more to Kashmir!
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Vikram J.
The trailer looks intense! Emraan seems perfect for this role. After Tiger 3, good to see another action film with substance. Hope the story lives up to the expectations.
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Sanjay T.
Respectfully, I'm concerned about how the film portrays security forces. These are sensitive topics that need careful handling. Hope they consulted with actual BSF officers during research.
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Neha P.
The cast looks amazing! Sai Tamhankar is such an underrated actress. And 30 days in Srinagar must have been magical - the locations in the trailer look breathtaking! ✨

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Emraan Hashmi Ground Zero Kashmir Bollywood Action Film BSF Srinagar
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