The much-awaited The Sabarmati Report is finally released on OTT (Zee5). The movie, starring Vikrant Massey, Rashi Khanna, and Riddhi Dogra, is based on the Godhra (Gujarat) train burning incident that occurred in 2002, along with the widespread communal riots in Gujarat.
The tragedy occurred in Godhra when a train carrying Karsevaks (devotees) traveling from Ayodhya to Gujarat was set on fire.
The movie has already been in the news for various reasons. The stirring incident of 2002 is heart-wrenching for the whole nation, and we still mourn the horror in which fifty-nine people were burned alive in the train bogeys of the Sabarmati Express running from Ayodhya to Ahmedabad.
The movie portrays the feud between different approaches to journalism. It brilliantly explores the theme of patriotism. The Sabarmati Report vouches for thorough, comprehensive, and immense storytelling.
The characters are well-cast, adding strength to the entire movie. It sheds light on the fact that the New India is “Bharat,” which pays no heed to redundant communal violence or religious intolerance/discrimination.
The best thing about this movie is that the dialogues are neither controversial nor bigoted. Despite the trauma depicted, the movie doesn’t portray any callous remarks. The suspense and historical depth of the story remain gripping throughout.
There’s no melodrama, vulgarity, or abusive language used, yet it remains impactful and intriguing. You may crave a more intense performance from Vikrant Massey, but he does a pretty good job overall.
Not only does the movie explore the political aspect, but The Sabarmati Report also contemplates the debate over “What is true journalism?” and “How should journalism be used to create awareness and provide justice to the people of the nation?”
The movie paints a touching and comforting picture of a united India, where all religions celebrate, live, and let live together.
Overall, this two-and-a-half-hour movie won’t let you down. Rather, it will encourage you to ponder many of the prevailing issues around us.
The Sabarmati Report will win your heart as it showcases New India emerging with positivity and confidence.
A must-watch!
After all, it’s all about our united India.
– Avni Katakkar
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Avni Katakkar (Founder Member, StoryScrapers) is a technologist by qualification and writer by passion. She is an avid reader, and a poet at heart. Avni is a freelance content writer, and a professional, acclaimed storyteller. She is recognised and celebrated as a storyteller by the renowned IIT Bombay.
