Bhubaneswar, December 3: Renowned Bollywood producer and director Ektaa Kapoor met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi at the Odisha Legislative Assembly on Tuesday to express her gratitude. Kapoor thanked CM Majhi for the decision to make her film, The Sabarmati Report, tax-free in the state.
On November 28, following CM Majhi's directive, the Odisha government declared the film tax-free, acknowledging its sensitive portrayal of the 2002 Godhra train burning incident. The decision was made to honor the emotional significance of the events depicted in the film.
In his announcement, CM Majhi stated, “The people’s government has decided to make The Sabarmati Report, based on a true incident, tax-free in Odisha. The film depicts how the Kar Sevaks were tragically burnt alive in the Godhra train fire, a horrific event orchestrated by vested interests seeking to create instability. This film will shed light on this heartbreaking chapter of our history, increasing awareness among the general public.”
Expressing her appreciation, Ektaa Kapoor shared her gratitude on social media, saying, “Heartfelt gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Ji and the Government of Odisha for making The Sabarmati Report tax-free in the state. This support will help bring the truth of this significant chapter in our history to a wider audience.”
It is noteworthy that the film was recently screened for senior political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other key figures, at the Parliament Library building on Monday.
The Sabarmati Report is based on the tragic burning of the Sabarmati Express train on February 27, 2002, when a mob set fire to the S6 coach near Godhra railway station in Gujarat, resulting in the deaths of 59 people. The film, starring Vikrant Massey and Raashii Khanna as journalists, depicts the events surrounding this devastating incident.
Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R. Kapoor, Amul V. Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, and directed by Dheeraj Sarna, The Sabarmati Report is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures (a division of Balaji Telefilms Ltd) in association with A Vikir Films Production. The film, which also features Ridhi Dogra, is distributed globally by Zee Studios.
