After not performing well in theatres, Kangana Ranaut’s Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata has now secured an OTT release date. The film will be releasing on ZEE5 during the Independence Day weekend on August 14.
Written and directed by Manoj Tapadia, the film is set in Mumbai's Cama and Albless Hospital and follows the extraordinary actions of nurses, ward boys, cleaners, security personnel, and other hospital staff who became the first line of defence for the patients in their care during the 26/11 terror attacks.
Reacting on the OTT release, Kangana said, "Some stories choose you because they deserve to be told. Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata is one such film. As both an actor and producer, it was incredibly important for me to bring to life the untold stories of the healthcare workers who stood fearlessly between terror and humanity during the 26/11 attacks. Their courage wasn't driven by recognition, but by an unwavering sense of duty and compassion.”
“Releasing this film around Independence Day makes its message even more meaningful, as it reminds us that the spirit of India is defined not only by those who defend the nation on the frontlines, but also by ordinary citizens who rise to extraordinary challenges in moments of crisis,” she added.
The film also features Girija Oak and Smita Tambe, amongst others.
CE’s review of the film read: “In an attempt to appease the masses, the film also uses oddly placed humour that dangerously borders on trivialising the facts. Add to this the cloying sentimentality, where the makers try to tug at our heartstrings, and Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata becomes an exhausting watch.”
