The Article 370 movie got the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who mentioned it while addressing a rally at Maulana Azad Stadium in Jammu.
He stated showing happiness:
“I have heard that perhaps a film on Article 370 is going to be released this week. I think your ‘Jai Jai Kaar’ (cheers) is going to be heard all over the country”.
Moreover, he also prompted people to watch it as it might spread the right knowledge about Article 370.
“I do not know what the film is all about but yesterday I heard on TV that a film is coming on Article 370. Good, it will be useful for people to get correct information”.
However, sadly a major portion of Indian Citizens don’t know what Article 370 is, why it was abolished in 2019 and what were its effects.
What is the Story of Article 370?
Article 370 was a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special autonomy to the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It was implemented for the unique circumstances under which the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir positioned India in 1947.
Let’s draw a clear timeline for a better understanding:
- 1947: After independence, the princely states were asked to choose either India or Pakistan. The Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir decided to become a part of India under certain conditions.
- 1949: Article 370 was added to the Indian Constitution, giving Jammu and Kashmir a special status and allowing it to have its own constitution. The state had significant autonomy, and Indian laws were applicable only in matters of defense, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.
- 1954: A Presidential order extended Indian citizenship to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. However, the state still retained considerable autonomy.
- 1980s-1990s: Tensions in the region increased, and the special status of Jammu and Kashmir became a contentious issue. The region faced political unrest and insurgency.
- 2019: The government of India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took a historic step by putting an end to Article 370 on August 5, 2019. This decision took away the special autonomy of Jammu and Kashmir, dividing the state into two separate Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
The ending of Article 370 was a landmark but a controversial move, leading to criticism and protests. The government argued that it was done to integrate Jammu and Kashmir more closely with the rest of India and fasten development in the region. Critics, however, raised concerns about the constitutional and legal aspects of the decision and its potential impact on the region’s stability.
Article 370 Movie
This landmark move was forgotten by us after 2019 but the upcoming political movie “Article 370” aims to explore this topic. With a great star cast including Yami Gautam and Arun Govil in lead roles, the film is all set to come on the big screen on 23rd February 2024.
In this film, Yami Gautam is playing the role of an intelligent officer named Zooni Haksar. She is chosen for a top-secret mission by Priyamani plays the role of Rajeshwari. Their mission is to put an end to terrorism and bring economic growth by revoking Article 370. And they want all this without bloodshed, which is nearly impossible.
The Article 370 movie, is produced by Aditya Dhar, who has made a mark in the industry with his recommendable work on “Uri: The Surgical Strike”, and this film is well-known to get him a National Film Award for Best Director.
Key Information about Article 370 Movie
Director
Aditya Suhas Jambhale
Writers
Aditya Dhar, Arjun Dhawan, Aditya Suhas, Jambhale
Stars
Yami Gautam, Priyamani, Kiran Karmarkar, Arun Govil
Other Casts
- Ashwini Koul
- Raj Arjun
- Sumit Kaul
- Iravati Harshe
- Raj Zutshi
- Vaibhav Tatwawadi
- Divya Seth Shah
- Sandeep Chatterjee
- Ashwani Kumar
- Asit Redij
- Skand Sanjeev Thakur
- Jaya Virlley
Tweets and Responses of Article 370 Film
On 8th February 2024, the two-minute-and-40-second trailer was released. The trailer vividly depicted Yami Gautam caught between J&K’s political unrest and the difficulties faced by the Indian Army.
Backed by Jio Studio and Dhar’s B62 Studio, the film offers a “powerful narrative inspired by true events that shaped the fate of Kashmir”.
Following the release of the trailer, Yami posted on X
“Poora ka Poora Kashmir, Bharat Desh ka hissa tha, hai aur rahega! #Article370Trailer Out Now! Releasing in cinemas on 23rd February.”
Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar also shared on X:
“Kashmir Bharat ka hissa tha, hai, aur hamesha rahega #Article370Trailer looks full of josh! All the best, Jai Hind!”
Replying to the recent mention of the Article 370 movie by PM Modi, Yami Gautam stated on Instagram:
“It is an absolute honour to watch PM @narendramodi Ji talk about #Article370Movie. My team and I really hope that we all exceed your expectations in bringing this incredible story to the screen! ”
Banned in Gulf Countries
While, the movie has acclaimed widespread popularity in India as well as other countries; it has been banned in Gulf countries. In 2024, this is the second bollywood movie after Fighter that has got censored by Gulf countries. However, the board had not given any clarification for this action.
Some of the other Bollywood blockbusters that were banned are:
- Fighter
- Kashmir Files
- Bell Bottom
- Tiger 3
- The Dirty Picture
Takeaway
Being an India-centric film, featuring an incredible story and great action it is set to be a blockbuster. PM Modi’s mention of Article 370 movie has got it more fan-following and people are awaiting its release on the big screen that is set to be on 23rd February 2024. The movie is released ahead of the election and this movie will intensify the political interest of people.
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