Anupama Chopra reviews "Ground Zero," a film that chronicles BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey's heroic operation against Jaish-e-Mohammed's commander Ghazi Baba in Kashmir. Starring Emraan Hashmi and Sai Tamhankar, this military drama attempts to capture both the beauty of Kashmir and its tragic ongoing conflict.
While the film presents a gripping tale of courage and sacrifice, Anupama finds the execution lacking the urgency and depth needed to fully grasp Kashmir's complex reality. Though visually striking with memorable cinematography, the character development and dialogue often fall into stereotypes, preventing the film from reaching its full potential.
Watch as Anupama examines how "Ground Zero" succeeds in its humanitarian perspective but struggles to balance military heroism with the nuanced portrayal of Kashmir's "fearsome fault lines" and "generational trauma" that continue to this day.
