The trailer of Vikrant Massey’s film The Sabarmati Report, based on Gujarat’s Godhra incident, was recently released, in which Massey plays the role of a journalist. During the trailer launch, he revealed that he had received threats related to his role and mentioned that ‘he is doing something or something that the team is managing’ and also stressed that, ‘As an actor, In form, their role is to tell stories.’
During the trailer launch of Sabarmati Report, when Massey was asked about the threats, he said that threats have been received and will continue to come. He said that this was something that he and the entire team were handling together.
Vikrant Massey further added, “But as actors, our role is to tell stories, and this film is based on facts. I am dealing with it, or rather we are managing it collectively as a team. There have been, and we will handle it appropriately.” ,
Watch the trailer here:
The teaser had already caught the attention of the audience, and now the trailer takes a deeper dive, highlighting the hidden realities of the tragic incident that took place on the Sabarmati Express on February 27, 2002, and its deep impact on the socio-cultural landscape of India.
The trailer begins with the story of a journalist, played by Massey, who is a Hindi-speaking reporter who is eager to make a name for himself in the media industry. His life takes a dramatic turn when his superior, played by Dogra, allegedly hides the harsh truths he faced while reporting on the Godhra train tragedy.
After struggling with substance abuse, his life changes once again when another reporter steps in to reveal his side of the story. The film aims to offer a new perspective on a phenomenon that is rarely explored, yet has impacted many lives.
Additionally, the trailer highlights the ideological divide between Hindi-speaking, grassroots journalists and their English-speaking counterparts.
Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Vikir Films, Sabarmati Report stars Vikrant Massey, Raashi Khanna, Riddhi Dogra and Barkha Singh in lead roles.
Directed by Dheeraj Sarna, the film is produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta R Kapoor, Amul V. Mohan and Anshul Mohan. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on November 15, 2024.
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