The gripping trailer of Excel Entertainment’s Ground Zero has struck a powerful chord with audiences, showcasing Emraan Hashmi in a never-seen-before avatar as a BSF Commandant. Inspired by the BSF’s most remarkable operation in the last 50 years, the film follows a high-stakes mission rooted in true events, with Hashmi leading the charge at the center of the action.
Emraan, who steps into the shoes of a military officer for the first time in his career, recently opened up about the transformative experience. “Playing a military officer is on every actor’s bucket list. It was on mine too,” he shared, reflecting on the intense preparation that shaped his performance.
To bring authenticity to the role, Hashmi underwent hands-on training in Srinagar with real BSF jawans. “We went there for five days for training. They showed us how to salute, how to follow protocol, how to take cover, how to reload rifles, and how to shoot,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of embodying discipline on screen. “One should have a basic disciplinary body language. I’ll give credit to the BSF jawans in Srinagar. These helped not only my performance but also all the other actors. We didn’t just turn up in uniform on set. That brought gravitas and credibility to our roles.”
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.
