December 3, 2024: Producer Ektaa R Kapoor expressed her gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for attending the screening of her film The Sabarmati Report in New Delhi on Monday. The screening, held at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament, was a significant event, with prominent political figures such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and other MPs in attendance, along with the cast of the film.
Ektaa took to Instagram and penned a note thanking the Prime Minister.
“A moment of immense pride as The Sabarmati Report reaches the highest office! Thank you, Hon’ble PM Narendra Modi Ji, for your kind words and encouragement. We are deeply grateful Sir @narendramodi,” she wrote
The film The Sabarmati Report, which stars Vikrant Massey, focuses on the tragic 2002 Godhra incident—the burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra station in Gujarat. This incident and the aftermath have been a subject of intense debate and controversy, and the film aims to uncover the truth surrounding it. The screening was a pivotal moment for the cast and crew, as they had the rare opportunity to watch the film with the Prime Minister and other key political leaders.
Vikrant Massey, the lead actor, shared his experience with the media, expressing his happiness at watching the film in the presence of such high-profile dignitaries. He said, “I watched the film with the Prime Minister, all cabinet ministers, and many MPs. It was a special experience. I still can’t fully express it in words because I am so happy… This is the highest point of my career, that I got to watch my film with the Prime Minister.”
The Sabarmati Report has already made waves for its portrayal of the Godhra incident and has received significant attention. Prime Minister Modi had previously praised the film for unveiling the truth, commenting on X (formerly Twitter) in response to a trailer post:
“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, including Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Odisha, Haryana, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, reflecting the wide-reaching support for its message. Additionally, The Sabarmati Report has garnered praise from several political figures, including BJP MP and actress Hema Malini, who also lauded the film for its portrayal of the events.
This event marks a major milestone in Ektaa Kapoor’s career, as her film not only reaches the highest political circles but also becomes a significant conversation starter around the truth of the 2002 Godhra incident.