Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be attending a special screening of the recently released film 'The Sabarmati Report' today at 4 pm in Delhi. The event will take place at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament.
'The Sabarmati Report', starring Vikrant Massey, tells the story of 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 garnered significant attention, with PM Modi himself publicly praising its effort to reveal the truth about this historical event.
Responding to a post on X sharing the film's trailer, 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 has been declared tax-free in several states across India, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Haryana, Gujarat and Rajasthan. This decision reflects the importance given to the film's message and its potential impact on public understanding of the 2002 Godhra incident.
'The Sabarmati Report' has also received praise from numerous political figures, including BJP MP and actress Hema Malini. In an interview with ANI, she described the movie as "very good" and emphasized how it accurately depicted the real events surrounding the incident. She stated, "There were some misunderstandings regarding that incident. Some people claimed that it was an accident, but it was done deliberately."
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh attended a screening of the film in Lucknow alongside prominent leaders and members of 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."
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."
