Ground Zero is a powerful new Hindi action-thriller film that tells the story of real-life heroism and bravery. Directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, the film stars Emraan Hashmi in a unique and serious role as BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey. The story is based on a true incident from the early 2000s in Kashmir, when Officer Dubey led a critical mission to track down and eliminate the terrorist mastermind Ghazi Baba—the man behind the 2001 attacks on the Indian Parliament and Akshardham Temple.
Ground Zero Emraan Hashmi’s Gripping Kashmir Story
This film is very different from other typical patriotic movies. Emraan Hashmi shared that the goal was to stay away from loud and over-the-top patriotism and instead focus on telling an honest story that people can connect with. He said that too much drama can sometimes take away the real emotion behind the story, so the team tried to keep it grounded and realistic.
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The film shows not just the bravery of the officer, but also the pain, sacrifice, and emotional struggle that comes with such dangerous missions. Actress Sai Tamhankar plays the role of Dubey’s wife, which adds emotional depth to the story. Her role reflects the quiet strength and support of families who stay behind while their loved ones fight on the front lines.
One of the biggest highlights of Ground Zero is that it became the first Bollywood film in 38 years to have a red-carpet premiere in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. This was a special event attended by BSF jawans, Army officers, and the cast and crew of the film. The filmmakers wanted to honour the real heroes by screening the movie for those who actually serve and protect the country.
The real BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, whose story the film is based on, watched the movie twice. Emraan Hashmi shared that Dubey was deeply moved by the film and said it brought back memories of that difficult time in 2001. This kind of response from the person at the heart of the story shows how authentic and respectful the film is in its portrayal.
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Director Tejas Deoskar said that he didn’t want to repeat the usual casting of army roles and felt that Emraan Hashmi would bring something fresh and powerful to the film. He believed in Emraan’s talent and was confident that he would do justice to such an important role. Deoskar also mentioned that shooting and premiering the film in Kashmir felt like a full circle, as the story belongs to that land.
Even though the movie had a slow start at the box office, its emotional storytelling and real-life inspiration have struck a chord with viewers. The audience praised the film for its truthfulness and for showing the harsh realities of counter-terrorism operations without exaggeration.
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