‘Ground Zero’ Director and Star Reflect on Real-World Parallels After Pahalgam Attack
Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar condemns recent violence in Kashmir as Emraan Hashmi highlights the emotional toll of portraying a BSF officer.
Overview
- Director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar expressed heartbreak over the recent Pahalgam terror attack, calling for compassion and peace while standing in solidarity with victims' families.
- Emraan Hashmi, who plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey in 'Ground Zero,' emphasized the emotional and psychological challenges faced by officers in high-risk professions.
- The film, inspired by the BSF’s 2000–2003 mission to eliminate Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Ghazi Baba, explores the human cost of conflict during one of Kashmir's most turbulent periods.
- Hashmi underwent extensive training with BSF personnel to ensure authenticity, including weapons handling and understanding military protocols from the early 2000s.
- Despite critical acclaim for its performances and historical focus, 'Ground Zero' is struggling at the box office due to stiff competition from other major releases.