Emraan Hashmi opened up recently about playing an army officer in his upcoming film Ground Zero and said that he went through intense physical training and had to alter his routine in order to get into the skin of the character. He plays the role of BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey in the film.

Speaking about the experience, Emraan said, “Preparing to play an army officer, a BSF commandant, was one of the most intense and humbling journeys of my career. These men operate in the harshest terrains, under constant threat, and yet carry an unshakeable sense of duty.”

He added, “I underwent months of physical training, followed a strict diet, and completely altered my routine to step into their mindset. It wasn’t just about wearing the uniform—it was about earning it. What they do for our country is beyond extraordinary—and I wanted to honour that with complete authenticity.”

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. It is set to be released in theatres on April 25.