Ground Zero Premiere: Emraan Hashmi Arrives In Srinagar, Valley Set For First Red Carpet Screening in 38 Years Honouring The BSF

Sharing a selfie with director Tejas Deoskar on social media, Emraan Hashmi marked their arrival in Srinagar—calling it a “landmark day” as the city hosts its first red carpet screening in 38 years

New Delhi: Excel Entertainment’s Ground Zero, starring Emraan Hashmi, is set to make history as it becomes the first film in 38 years to host a red carpet screening in Srinagar. As the team lands in the Valley for this landmark premiere, the moment signals more than just a cinematic event—it’s a powerful homecoming for Bollywood to a region long absent from such celebrations.

Taking to social media, Emraan and director Tejas Deoskar shared their arrival moments, captioning: “Touchdown… landmark day: first Red carpet movie screening after 38 years in #Srinagar. This is a special movie screening to honour BSF soldiers and their officers.”

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This special screening is dedicated to the Border Security Force, with soldiers and officers attending as guests of honour. The event stands as a tribute to their courage and sacrifice—values at the heart of the film.

In Ground Zero, Emraan Hashmi essays the role of Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who led a two year long investigation. Based on the BSF’s most daring operation in the last 50 years, the film brings to life a true story of service, sacrifice, and strength, set against the backdrop of Kashmir.

Excel Entertainment presents an Excel Entertainment Production, produced by Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy. Ground Zero storms into cinemas on April 25, 2025.