Ground Zero is an action thriller film directed by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, under Excel Entertainment. The film revolves around the story of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, who led the operation in which terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem, better known as Ghazi Baba, was killed in 2003.
Star Cast:
Emraan Hashmi as Narendra Nath Dubey
Sai Tamhankar as Jaya Dubey
Zoya Hussain as Aadila
Mukesh Tiwari as Sanjiv Sharma
Deepak Parmesh as Binu Ramchandra
Lalit Prabhakar as Praveen
Rockey Raina as Ghazi Baba
Rahul Vohra as Intelligence Chief
Mir Mehrooz as Husain
Ekluvya as Chand Khan
Qazi Faiz as Hakeem
Ram Avatar as PM Vajpayee
Punit Tiwari as Tariq Malik
Qazi Faiz as Hakeem
Ramavatar as PM Vajpayee
MOVIE REVIEW: In Ground Zero, director Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar attempts to blend fact-based realism with cinematic intensity, setting his sights on one of India’s most volatile Kashmir conflict issues. Anchored in the backdrop of the 2001 Indian Parliament attack and the subsequent manhunt for the elusive terrorist Ghazi Baba, the film sets out to be a gripping military-political thriller. The film unfolds through the eyes of a BSF officer.
Tejas Deoskar’s direction is sincere and grounded, opting for a restrained, fact-based approach. His choice to present the conflict through a soldier’s moral compass is commendable. The engagement dips at crucial junctures, and the screenplay though ambitious, stagnates in parts. The climax feels slightly rushed and abrupt. It leaves the audience feeling affected, but not entirely fulfilled.
Ground Zero is a well-intentioned & moderately effective film. If there’s one consistently strong pillar in the film, it’s Emraan Hashmi’s sincere performance. Sai Tamhankar and Zoya Hussain offer commendable support. Mukesh Tiwari was decent. Deepak Parmesh, Lalit Prabhakar, and the rest of the supporting cast contributed well to the film’s overall texture.
For viewers interested in real-event-inspired cinema and a mature take on the Kashmir issue, Ground Zero is definitely worth a watch, even if it leaves you wanting a bit more in terms of depth and emotional payoff. The cinematography captures the starkness of Kashmir’s landscape well. The action sequences are executed with restraint and authenticity rather than Bollywood-style spectacle. Its commitment to realism over propaganda is one of its strengths, even if the storytelling occasionally falters.
Ground Zero Movie Rating:
Direction 3/5
Acting 3.5/5
Music 2.5/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 3/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
