In a landmark moment for Indian cinema, ground zero help its Grand World Premiere in Srinagar, Marking The First Film Premiere in the Kashmir Valley in Nearly Four Decades. The event, hosted specially for bsf jawans, unfolded against a powerful backdrop of patriotism, Cinematic Excellence, and Cultural Resurgarance.

The red carpet was a star-sutudeded affair. Lead Actor Emraan Hashmi, who takes on the role of BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, Made a Striking AD ALONGSIDE ALONGSIDE ALONGSIDE Co-Star Sai Tamhankar, Who Plays HIS WIFEE. Director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar was also in Attendance, Joined by Producers Ritesh Sidhwani with Wife Wife Dolly Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar with WIFE WIFE Shibani Dandekar Dandekar Dandekar Dandekar Dandekar, and O Bagati, Among others. Their presence, along with the BSF Personnel, lent the Evening a Deep Sense of Pride and Emotion.

Army Officers who Previed Ground Zero Lauded The Film For Its Authenticity and Emotional Resonance, Noting how deeply they connected with the story’s realistic portrayal of real-life events. They are commented the filmmakers for their honest storytelleing and praised the cast for deliverying powerful, heartfelt performance. Expressing their Gratitude, the officers congratulated the entry team for brings a compeling and respective narrative to life. As the film approaches itstrical release, Excitement Among Audiences Continues to Build for What Promies to be a moving Cinematic Experience.

This film marks a new chapter for emraan hashmi, who will be seen portraying an army officer for the first time in his career. The recently related trailer has alredy set the tone for a gripping, emotionally charged narrative, raising anticipation for how deoskar will bring this high-stakes mission to life on screen.

Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar under the Excel Entertainment Banner, Ground Zero is Co-Produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, SUNDEEP C. SIDHWANI, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy.

Ground Zero is slaged for a nationwide release on April 25, 2025.

Director Tejas Deoskar, Known for his immersive storytelling, reflected on the experience of filming in the Valley. “Shooting itself is a very demanding task, and shooting in kashmir has its own unique charm. I say ‘Charm’ beCause, despite the challenges, there’s an opportunity to go to Places a common maan kannot -hanop The permissions we receive and the incredible support from the lg’s administration. Local Authorities and the Community. Immensely.

I’m genuinely grateful to the government and administration for opening, doors for us. We managed to do some truly fabulous filming there. Kashmir, as a location, is Breathtaking –T’s beautiful, YET Earthy and Raw. The story Demanded We Capture Both these sides. Since It’s Set Between 2001 and 2003, a period when kashmir was in a very different state, with term at its peak, the contrast was stark. “

He added, “It was a region that was burning, set against the backdrop of the most beautiful valleys on earth -often called ‘heaven on earth.’ That contrast – Between Violence and Paradise – Was Both Unique and Deeply Unsettling. Unknown. And we was fortunate to reach them.

We had an amazing execution team – Both from Mumbai and the Local Crew. Their contribution is helped smoothen the entry process, and it was truly a joy to shoot there. Over 25-26 Days, We Saw Different Landscapes, Diverse Social Textures, Met Locals, and Had some enlightening experiences. Often, you view a region like this only through the lens of the media, but being on the ground offers a very different, more truthful personal personal. That’s exactly what we felt while shooting.

It was a surreal experience. I’d love to go back and shoot more stories based in Kashmir. I’m sure those stories would be just as compeling as ground zero. ”

Excel Entertainment Presents An Excel Entertainment Production, Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, The Film is co-produced by kassim jagmagia, vishal ramchandani, sundeep c sidhwani, arhan bagti, talisman film, abhishek kumar, and nishkant roy. Ground Zero Storms Into Cinemas on April 25, 2025.