Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the film ‘The Sabarmati Report’, based on 2002 Godhra train incident, saying the truth is coming to out.

He expressed his thoughts on social media platform X, saying, “Well said. It is good that this truth is emerging, especially in a manner accessible to the general public. A deceptive narrative can only last for so long. Ultimately, the facts will prevail!”

The Prime Minister’s remarks came in response to an X user who had shared a video of the film’s trailer, which was released on Friday.

‘The Sabarmati Report’ focuses on the tragic incident involving the burning of the S-6 coach of the Sabarmati Express near Godhra station in Gujarat on February 27, 2002, resulting in the deaths of 59 Hindu pilgrims returning from Ayodhya. This event ignited widespread riots in Gujarat that year.

Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, Amul V Mohan, and Anshul Mohan, and features actors Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra.

In response to PM Modi’s commendation, producer Ekta Kapoor expressed her gratitude, highlighting that his praise provided a significant morale boost for the film’s team. Resharing the Prime Minister’s post, she wrote in Hindi on X: “Respected Prime Minister, thank you very much for your encouraging words about #TheSabarmatiReport. They have invigorated our spirits. Your recognition of #TheSabarmatiReport confirms that we are on the right path. Thank you for your love and support.”

This is not the first instance of PM Modi praising a film. In 2022, he lauded Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’. He stated, “History must be conveyed in the correct context. Books, poetry, literature, and films all play a crucial role in this. You’ve likely heard the discussions surrounding ‘The Kashmir Files’; it has certainly ruffled the feathers of those who champion freedom of expression.” The film depicts the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley and features Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, among others.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Thursday lauded the team of Amaran including film starrer Sai Pallavi and Sivakarthikeyan as well as director Rajkumar Periasamy for capturing the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan in his film.

The Tamil Nadu Chief Minister said that he watched the film at the invitation of veteran actor Kamal Haasan

“I watched a movie yesterday #amrnnn after accepting the invitation of my artist friend @ikamalhaasan. It’s great to bring true stories to today’s youth in the form of books – as well as movies! Director @Rajkumar_KP, Major Mukund Varadarajan – Tirumiku has emotionally captured the bravery and dedication of Tamil Nadu army veteran Major Mukund Varadarajan. My congratulations to all the crew of Thambi @Siva_Kartikeyan, @Sai_Pallavi92 and #Amaran for portraying the roles of Indu Rebecca Varghese very well! Big Salute to our soldiers who protect the country – Major Mukund Varadarajan who lives in our memory! @RKFI @gvprakash,” Stalin posted on X.

Recently, the creators of Amaran released the film’s trailer, featuring Sivakarthikeyan in the titular role of Major Mukund Varadarajan. The film narrates the compelling story of the decorated soldier who commanded the Indian Army’s 44 Rashtriya Rifles Cheetah Company and made the ultimate sacrifice for his country. Sai Pallavi joins the cast as well, and the film is premiering today.

The trailer opens with a striking statement from an officer to Major Mukund: “You do not choose 44 RR; 44 RR chooses you,” effectively setting the tone for the heroism depicted in the film. It offers glimpses into Major Mukund’s personal life, showcasing his family’s reaction to his choice to join the military and the love story he shares with Indhu, portrayed by Sai Pallavi.

Intense action sequences illustrate Major Mukund, as played by Sivakarthikeyan, in battle, where he resolutely declines a retreat order from his superior, asserting, “I’ll save every life I can and come back, sir.” Indhu expresses her pride, stating, “I am proud of him being an army officer and me being an army wife.” A poignant moment captures Sivakarthikeyan’s character stating, “This is the face of the Indian army,” highlighting his unwavering determination.

Kamal Haasan, one of the film’s producers, shared the trailer on social media, stating, “Leaders seldom choose a trodden path. They create one where there is none and blaze a new trail. #MajorMukundVaradarajan of Tamil Nadu is one such leader. We take pride in telling his story.”

Inspired by the true events chronicled in Shiv Aroor and Rahul Singh’s book “India’s Most Fearless”, Amaran serves as a tribute to a genuine hero. The trailer has been released in various languages, with notable personalities such as Nani promoting it in Telugu, Tovino Thomas in Malayalam, Shiva Rajkumar in Kannada, and Aamir Khan in Hindi.

The trailer concludes on an emotional note, featuring Major Mukund’s daughter asking Indhu, “You told me appa will come for my birthday, will he come?”

Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy and produced by the iconic Kamal Haasan, alongside R. Mahendran and Sony Pictures International Productions, Amaran poignantly tells the story of Major Mukund Varadarajan and his wife Indhu, encapsulating their journey of love, sacrifice, and the profound personal losses encountered during Major Varadarajan’s heroic service to the nation.

The Global Fashion Parade, magnificently organized by Archunaa Jaiin of IBB Chronicles, was held at St. Regis Hotel in Mumbai. Presented by Art Media Ads Private Limited, the event was graced by several celebrities, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Shyam Singhania, Mahesh Patil, and Archana Jain, who together inaugurated the event by lighting the ceremonial lamp. Well-known figures such as Priyanshu Chatterjee, Bigg Boss fame Archana Gautam, Monalisa, Anusmriti Sarkar, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Daksh Sethi, Harry Anand, Khalid Siddiqui, Umesh Pherwani, and Ekta Jain were also in attendance. The event was hosted by anchor Simran Ahuja, directed by Shie Lobo .

The Global Fashion Parade 2024 featured four shows, with the first being for Style Castey (Vamika Luthia Jewelry), where Monalisa, Daksh Sethi, and Vishwajeet Pradhan were the showstoppers. The second show was presented by Meet and Greet Foundation by Lubdha Ritesh Porwal, with Veeri’s Lifestyle Studio’s Veeri and Neelima as presenters. Divya Porwal opened this show, and Archana Gautam, Anusmriti Sarkar, and Daksh Sethi were the showstoppers. The third show was for Oishi Diamonds, opened by Simran Ahuja and Daksh Sethi, with Umesh Pherwani, Divya Porwal, Anuradha Gupta, Tarun Khanna, and Smriti Khanna as the showstoppers. The grand finale was by Bobby K, where the openers were Nadya and Daksh Sethi, and the showstoppers were Priyanshu Chatterjee and Anupama Kuvar.

Shaina NC congratulated Archunaa Jaiin and emphasized the importance of women empowerment, commending her for this remarkable initiative. The presence of Seema Singh, Anil Kashi Murarka, Pratap Sarnaik, and Shyam Singhania spoke volumes about the significance of the event.

Seema Singh of Meghashrey Foundation praised the event for being held during Navratri, emphasizing Archunaa’s dedication to women empowerment and environmental protection. She also expressed her gratitude to Shaina NC for consistently encouraging women.

Industrialist Shyam Singhania, who has known Archunaa for years, lauded her hard work, evident in her projects, and expressed his admiration for her efforts, along with saluting her mother’s presence at the event.

Philanthropist Anil Kashi Murarka described Archunaa Jaiin as a “rock star” for her outstanding work in the field of women empowerment, adding that the present and future belong to women.

Actress, model, and social media influencer Ekta Jain also impressed everyone with her ramp walk, as did Monalisa and Vishwajeet Pradhan, who praised Archunaa’s vision and initiative.

Archunaa Jaiin expressed her heartfelt gratitude to all the guests, including Shaina NC, Seema Singh, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Archana Gautam, for supporting the cause by attending the event. She also hinted at announcing another grand show in the near future.