Savita Raj Hiremath, one of the producers of Jhund said she is “perplexed” why her film was not made tax-free. She said the film not only witnessed a positive audience reaction but also had a subject that is “crucial to our country’s growth”. Savita’s comments come days after Vivek Agnihotri’s recent film The Kashmir Files was made tax free.
“Jhund is also an important film and has a story and a big message that has received tremendous acclaim,” she said.
The film marks the Hindi debut of Nagraj Manjule, known for Marathi films Fandry and Sairat. Jhund is based on the life of Vijay Barse, a retired sports teacher who pioneered a slum soccer movement.
The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s, opened in cinemas. The film garnered support from the central government, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was also declared tax-free in states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
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