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India Today
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
How Ghazi Baba operation, shown in the film ‘Ground Zero', is detailed in IPS officer's biography
Continuing with the Hindi film industry's trend of making movies on real-life incidents, the Farhan Akhtar- Ritesh Sidhwani-produced Ground Zero, directed by Tejas Deoskar, is the story of the operation to eliminate dreaded terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem aka Ghazi Baba, the mastermind of the 2001 Parliament Baba was originally a resident of Pakistan's Bahawalpur, one of the places struck by the Indian military during Operation film, which released a few weeks ago, has Emraan Hashmi playing the main protagonist—Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, the second-in-command of a Border Security Force (BSF) battalion posted in the Kashmir film's release was preceded by the release last year of the autobiography of the late Vijay Raman, a highly decorated 1975 batch IPS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre. Raman was posted as BSF inspector general (IG) for Kashmir when the Ghazi Baba encounter took place in 2003. Raman's book Did I Really Do All This? covers his stints in the BSF, including Jammu and Kashmir. In the book, Raman describes how he received inputs about Ghazi Baba's whereabouts though an old contact. It was during his posting in Delhi that he came to know about the militant's presence in Srinagar. By a twist of fate, the BSF IG in Srinagar took ill and Raman was assigned in his got posted in Srinagar in mid-2003 and resumed contact with his informer. The chapter 'My Tryst With India's Osama' in his book describes in detail how Raman set up a team and did multiple recces to locate Ghazi Baba. On one such trip, Raman and other BSF personnel, armed but in civvies, had spotted Ghazi Baba in downtown when Raman was to exit his vehicle to apprehend Ghazi Baba, the informer held him back and asked the driver to get out of the area at the earliest. Later, he dropped a bombshell: Ghazi Baba wore an explosive belt and any attempt to arrest him could have been catastrophic as he would have blown himself August 29, 2003, Raman received information from Narendra Dubey that he had inputs on Ghazi Baba. According to the book, Raman had not shared his pursuit of the militant with anyone until then. Ahead of a prime ministerial visit to Srinagar, the BSF had apprehended a man with grenades and weapons. He turned out to be Ghazi Baba's his interrogation, it was learnt that a carpenter had created storage spaces in two houses in Srinagar and that weapons had been stored in one of them. A team led by Dubey went to the second house, only to find Ghazi Baba hiding in the storage space. He opened fire at the BSF personnel. Dubey was injured and evacuated from the building. Other injured BSF personnel were also shifted out, after which the building was blown up, killing Ghazi book mentions that Ghazi Baba was eventually positively identified by an India Today photographer. In the film, however, Ghazi Baba is shown to have been eliminated by Dubey. Raman mentions in his book that he had proposed the Ashoka Chakra (the highest peacetime gallantry award) for Dubey, but it did not book contains vivid accounts of Raman's tenure in Kashmir, in the Special Protection Group (SPG) where he worked with four prime ministers, and also in Chambal, where he led the operation to eliminate Paan Singh Tomar, also the subject of the eponymous 2012 film starring the late Irrfan to India Today MagazineMust Watch
NDTV
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ground Zero Week 1 Box Office Collection: Emraan Hashmi's Film Is At Rs 7.33 Crore And Counting
Quick Take Summary is AI generated, newsroom reviewed. Ground Zero, featuring Emraan Hashmi, premiered on April 25. The action thriller has struggled to perform well at the box office. By Day 7, the film's total domestic collection reached Rs 7.33 crore. New Delhi: Ground Zero, led by Emraan Hashmi, arrived in the theatres on April 25. The film, directed by Tejas Prabha and Vijay Deoskar, has been struggling at the box office. On Day 7, the action thriller failed to cross the Rs 1-crore mark. Ground Zero minted Rs 7 lakh at the ticket window on its first Thursday, reported industry tracker Sacnilk. With this, the movie's total domestic collection now stands at Rs 7.33 crore. Ground Zero witnessed a Hindi occupancy rate of 15.77 percent on May 1, added the report. Night shows registered the highest footfall with 22.34 percent audience attendance, followed by the evening shows, which registered 19.60 percent. Afternoon screenings recorded 15.83 percent, while morning shows had the lowest occupancy, standing at 5.30 percent. Ground Zero, produced by Excel Entertainment, Talisman Films and Dreamzkrraft Entertainment, is inspired by true events. Besides Emraan Hashmi, the film also features Sai Tamhankar, Zoya Hussain, and Mukesh Tiwari in key roles. Emraan Hashmi plays the role of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, the second-in-command of the BSF in Ground Zero. The movie, set against the backdrop of the volatile Kashmir region in the early 2000s, centres around Dubey, who tracks down terrorist mastermind Ghazi Baba with his team. Ghazi Baba aka Rana Tahir Nadeem, was responsible for the 2001 Parliament attack. He was killed in 2003. Previously, Emraan Hashmi reacted to the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. The actor, in a conversation with Vishal Malhotra, expressed his faith in the government to 'set things right'. Emraan Hashmi said, 'I hope the government sets this right and takes payback. Of course, terrorism never has a religion. Ek skewed aur warped ideology hoti hai unki (terrorists have a skewed and warped ideology). Humare religion mein toh kabhi nahi sikhaya jata hai (our religion never teaches such things). In other news, Emraan Hashmi is geared up for the release of Awarapan 2. The film, which is the sequel to the actor's 2007 blockbuster Awarapan, will release on April 3, 2026.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Ground Zero' box office collection Day 6: Emraan Hashmi starrer sees numbers fall below Rs 50 lakh
'Ground Zero' is all set to clock week 1 at the box office, and going by early estimates, the film is already slowing down. The starrer saw its numbers hit a new low, clocking in under Rs 50 lakh. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now According to reports on , the film inspired by a true story, sees Hashmi play the role of a BSF officer, Dubey. The action thriller that also features Zoya Hussain and Sai Tamhankar in important roles, is based on a real-life operation in which terrorist Ghazi Baba was killed. From First day journey The film kickstarted its journey on Friday with an opening of Rs 1.15 crore. 's helmer collected Rs 1.9 crore on Saturday, followed by Rs 2.25 crore on Sunday as mentioned by On Monday, the film saw its numbers fall under the Rs 1 crore mark. Sadly, it couldn't recover, and ended up earning an estimated Rs 70 lakh on Monday and Rs 80 lakh on Tuesday. Wednesday saw its first major dip in numbers, bringing its total earnings to approximately Rs 7.17 crore. The film will complete its first week in theatres tomorrow. On the same day, it will face fresh competition from new releases like 'Raid 2' and 'The Bhootnii'. Currently, the film is already competing with the re-release of 'Andaz Apna Apna', as well as 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh' and 'Jaat'. It is also going up against the Hollywood superhero film 'Thunderbolts', which will also be released today, May 1. About the makers Helmed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar, 'Ground Zero' is inspired by the real-life 2003 counter-terrorism operation that resulted in the killing of Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind the 2001 Parliament and Akshardham attacks. Emraan Hashmi plays the lead role and has received praise from both critics and audiences for his powerful performance. Miihier Singh Reveals How Emraan Hashmi BEATS Him in Workouts & His Journey to Arnold | EXCLUSIVE
India Today
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Emraan Hashmi revisits India's most crucial counter-terror attack
Actor Emraan Hashmi, who was in the national capital ahead of the release of 'Ground Zero', offered some insight into the film which based on one of the most significant anti-terror operations in India's recent history. In an exclusive conversation with India Today, which took place before the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, Hashmi sheds light on the emotional and operational complexities faced by BSF officers, particularly during the early 2000s - a period when Kashmir was one of the most volatile conflict zones in the who plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, revisits a critical chapter in India's war on terror - the multi-year mission that led to the elimination of Jaish-e-Mohammed's top commander, Ghazi Baba, who was responsible for orchestrating the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the 2002 Akshardham Temple attack. These have been touted as some of the deadliest terrorist strikes on Indian soil.''The film is set between 2000 and 2003, arguably one of the most turbulent periods in Kashmir's history. Jaish-e-Mohammed had just been formed after the IC814 hijacking. What followed was unprecedented - the Parliament attack in 2001, which marked the first time in history a terrorist group had targeted a national parliament,'' Hashmi said. He also recalled how these events turned Kashmir into a war zone, with red alerts sounded across the security establishment. ''There was a fear psychosis. Young men brainwashed by Jaish were killing our forces at point-blank range. In one particular incident, 70 soldiers from the BSF, CRPF, JK Police and Army lost their lives. The emotional toll on the officers was unimaginable," he the centre of this real-life operation was Dubey, who led a covert two-year mission to track down and eliminate Ghazi Baba- a master of disguise and guerrilla tactics, who constantly eluded capture by blending in among civilians in the operation 'the most definitive and crucial mission of the BSF in the last 50 years', Hashmi emphasised how this event fundamentally altered India's internal security landscape. 'This single operation crippled Jaish-e-Mohammed for over a decade. It was a mission that had to be told,'' he encounter finally took place on August 30, 2003, a day that became the 'Ground Zero' moment for the story. According to Hashmi, the gravity of the mission and the sheer resilience of Dubey and his team made the character one of the most emotionally demanding roles he has ever portrayed. 'Ground Zero', also starring Sai Tamhankar, opened in theatres on April 25, It has been facing steep competition from major titles like 'Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story Of Jallianwala Bagh', 'Jaat', and 'Phule'. Despite the rave reviews, with Hashmi giving one of the best performances of his lifetime, the film is struggling to mint money at the box office.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ground Zero Full Movie Collection: ‘Ground Zero' Box Office Collection Day 5: Emraan Hashmi's starrer struggles to cross Rs 10 crore mark as it nears end of week 1
's action-drama Ground Zero continued its slow climb at the Indian box office as it nears the end of its first week. Despite the initial buzz, the film has struggled to gain momentum, earning an estimated Rs 0.63 crore on both Monday and Tuesday, bringing its total five-day collection to Rs 6.46 crore, according to Sacnilk. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The film opened with Rs 1.15 crore on Friday, followed by Rs 1.90 crore on Saturday and Rs 2.15 crore on Sunday. While the weekend offered some hope, the weekday figures reflect a significant drop, making it uncertain whether Ground Zero will cross the Rs 10 crore mark before the week wraps up. The film, which released last Friday, opened to a positive response from both critics and audiences, especially for its gripping storyline and powerful performances. It had a decent opening weekend, and while the weekdays have seen a natural dip, the numbers indicate a stable hold rather than a sharp drop, a promising sign for any mid-budget film. 'Ground Zero' hit the box office with limited buzz and opened to a lukewarm response from audiences. As expected with most films, its earnings declined on Monday. However, since the film was already recording modest numbers, the dip was more noticeable. Directed by , 'Ground Zero' is based on the real-life 2003 counter-terrorism operation that led to the elimination of Ghazi Baba, the mastermind behind the 2001 Parliament and Akshardham attacks. Emraan Hashmi in the lead role, delivers a performance that has been appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Miihier Singh Reveals How Emraan Hashmi BEATS Him in Workouts & His Journey to Arnold | EXCLUSIVE
