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Tejas Deoskar also opened up about casting Hashmi in the lead role and revealed that he wanted to break the usual pattern of casting the same kind of actors in army roles.

"We've already seen his strong acting in films like Shanghai and got to know the kind of actor he is from that film," he said.

"When it came to the role of Dubey ji, I felt that we often typecast actors in army films. Toh shayad us mein mujhe lagta hai ki hum novelty factor bhul jaate hain. When Emraan's name came up, I thought he would bring that novelty. He's a powerful actor, and I was sure he would do justice to the role," the director added.

Director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar recently opened up about the significance of his upcoming film 'Ground Zero', which stars actor Emraan Hashmi and is based on true events.
The film, set in Kashmir during the early 2000s, follows a brave mission led by BSF officer Narendra Nath Dubey, who played a pivotal role in eliminating terrorist mastermind "Ghazi Baba."

While speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Deoskar shared that the film is deeply rooted in "real incidents" and focuses on the important mission led by Dubey.

"This is completely based on a real incident. Dubey ji, whose full name is Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, was a BSF officer posted in Kashmir. He spent eight years there and learned a lot about the people, the area, and the terrorism network. During that time, Ghazi Baba's name was everywhere. He was also the mastermind behind the 2001 Parliament attack... He became a very dangerous terrorist. Dubey ji played a major role in tracking and eliminating him. It is because of his efforts that the entire operation was successful. But he had to pay a heavy price for it. Still, he smiles and says that the cost is nothing in front of the nation," Deoskar told ANI.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Member of Parliament, recently watched ‘Ground Zero’ during a special screening in the national capital, and hailed the film for its portrayal of BSF jawans.

The special screening of the film was held in Chanakyapuri, the high-profile diplomatic area of New Delhi on Saturday. The Delhi premiere was marked by appreciation, reflection, and a shared sense of pride in the story being told.

Ravi Shankar Prasad attended the premiere and watched the film along with BSF jawans and the ‘Ground Zero’ team. He interacted with Emraan Hashmi, who plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, director Tejas Deoskar, and co-producers including Arhan Bagati.

Talking about the film, Ravi Shankar Prasad said, “It is a very good film and very well presents the work that BSF people have done to eliminate terrorism in Kashmir. My greeting to all the filmmakers”.

Tejas Prabha Vijay's action entertainer "Ground Zero" starring Emraan Hashmi became the first film in 38 years to get a red carpet premiere in Srinagar, Kashmir.

During an exclusive interaction with IANS, Tejas revealed that the special screening of the film felt like a full circle moment, given that the project was shot in Kashmir.

Asked about his experience in the valley, the filmmaker told IANS, "It felt like a full circle when we thought of premiering 'Ground Zero' in Srinagar because the story belongs to Kashmir. We started shooting in Kashmir and now that the film is complete, for the first time when we are showing it to the public, that is also happening in Kashmir. So, it's a full circle for the film and it was a surreal moment because we were showing the film to BSF officers, jawans, and the people around them. The film has a subject inspired from their lives, so that entire thing went on extremely well in terms of the positioning for the public viewing for the first time. The whole experience was brilliant."

Emraan Hashmi emphasised that hosting a premiere in Srinagar after a long gap sends a powerful message to encourage other filmmakers to consider Kashmir as the locale for film shoots and the venue for screenings.

"This is a positive step for the people of Kashmir. I hope more films are shot here," he said.

He also praised the warmth and generosity of the locals.

"Kashmiris are gracious and respectful. I always wanted to return and I'm glad to be back."

"With the trailer already sparking anticipation, all eyes are on director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar to see how this gripping story unfolds on the big screen," Excel Entertainment said.

The premiere of the action thriller movie, 'Ground Zero' was held at a theatre on Friday.

The movie portrays the story of a Border Security Force (BSF) mission. Marking the first film premiere in the Kashmir in 38 years, the event was a significant cultural moment and a proud occasion for both locals and the BSF.

Lead actor Emraan Hashmi, who plays a BSF Commandant in the film, was joined by co-star, Sai Tamhankar, director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, and producers Ritesh Sidhwani accompanied by Dolly Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar with Shibani Dandekar.

The production team also attended the premiere making a spectacular entry for the special screening hosted for BSF personnel. Set in Kashmir, 'Ground Zero' is inspired by a real-life mission never before portrayed on screen.