Emraan Hashmi is once again back on the big screen with the action-packed thriller Ground Zero which covers one of India’s most critical counter-terrorist operations. The film is directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and it tells the life story of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey who completed the mission of killing the terrorist Ghazi Baba in the year 2003.

This operation was his foremost contribution in dismantling the infrastructure of the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Struggle and Sacrifice

Kashmir in the year 2001 is now the setting for the movie and Ground Zero shows the emotional as well as the intense journey of Officer Dubey.

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The conflict of Kashmir has created so many perspectives and this narration depicts civilians along with soldiers and their families. Emraan Hashmi’s role in the film adds life to the character since he had to fight through several fronts both physically and mentally.

Emraan Hashmi being present in the valley made the people excited as they rushed to interact with their favorite actor.

Authenticity in Production

In order to achieve authenticity, the film was shot in real locations throughout Kashmir. More than 200 local youths were hired and contributed to the region’s cinematic portrayal while also empowering the local youths.

Seeing Emraan Hashmi in the valley, who came there to shoot for the movie, was one of the reasons why people were so excited as they wanted to meet the actor during the shooting.

Critical Acclaim and Audience Reception

Empowered the locals. After its release, Ground Zero has been praised for its storytelling and wonderful acting. Audiences have taken to social media to express their emotional responses, with many labeling the movie as a heartbreaking representation of grief and resilience.

Box Office and Future Prospects

Even with the re-release of the cult classic Andaz Apna Apna competing with it, Ground Zero has made a respectable start at the box office. The digital streaming rights of the film have been acquired by Amazon Prime Video which will widen the audience reach in the coming weeks.