Following the success of his latest movie, ‘12th Fail,’ Vikrant Massey has revealed his upcoming movie titled 'The Sabarmati Report'. This film delves into the distressing incident of the Sabarmati Express burning in Godhra, Gujarat, 22 years ago on February 22, 2002. In an announcement video, Massey takes on the role of journalist Shraban Kumar, emphatically asserting that the event was not a mere accident.
'The Sabarmati Report' Trailer Is Out
At long last, the highly awaited trailer for the film starring Vikrant Massey, titled 'The Sabarmati Report', has been released.
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‘The Sabarmati Report' Teaser
Vikrant Massey took to his Instagram account and posted the teaser for his upcoming movie, ‘The Sabarmati Report.’ Sharing a clip, he captioned the post “Paying homage to the 59 innocent people who lost their lives in the Godhra train burning incident 22 years ago, today. Presenting ‘The Sabarmati Report’, in cinemas on May 3, 2024.”
The teaser places significant emphasis on Vikrant's character facing scrutiny for speaking Hindi, but later being allowed to proceed with the news. The most impactful moment in the teaser occurs when he asserts that the Sabarmati Express fire incident was not accidental. Accompanied by tense music, the scene is heightened by real-life visuals of the incident and news clips, creating a powerful narrative as Vikrant's character undergoes flashbacks.
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The teaser concludes with a text reminding viewers of the tragic event in Godhra, Gujarat, (beaches near Gujarat) paying homage to the 59 innocent lives lost. The text also alludes to the film as a tribute, emerging 22 years after the incident, amid two official reports and multiple investigations titled 'The Sabarmati Report.'
What Is The 2002 Godhra Riots Case?
'The Sabarmati Report' is a cinematic portrayal of the harrowing events that transpired on the morning of February 27, 2002, near the Godhra train station involving the Sabarmati Express. This tragic incident saw the loss of 59 pilgrims and karsevaks who were returning from Ayodhya, as protestors set the train ablaze at the Godhra station. The repercussions of this event triggered the infamous 2002 Gujarat riots.
Originating from Muzaffarpur and en route to Ahmedabad, the Sabarmati Express carried over 2,000 kar sevaks who had attended the Purnahuti Maha Yagna, organised by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) as part of the Ram Temple building programme.
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The train burning incident swiftly led to violent riots that erupted across the state within hours. Commencing on the evening of February 27, these riots persisted for 2-3 months, leaving a profound impact on Gujarat.
According to a report by Genocide Watch, the trials related to the Sabarmati Express incident commenced more than eight years after the event, starting on June 1, 2009. Following these proceedings, a special SIT court handed down convictions on March 1, 2011. Out of the 31 individuals convicted, 11 received death sentences, while 20 were sentenced to life imprisonment.
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‘The Sabarmati Report’ is slated to hit the theatres on May 3, 2024. Vikrant will share the screen with Ridhi Dogra and Raashii Khanna in the upcoming movie. The film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, a subsidiary of Balaji Telefilms Ltd., under the leadership of Ekta Kapoor.
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