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{{Short description|2025 Hindi film by Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2025}}
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{{Infobox film
| image = Ground Zero (2025 film) poster.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar]]
| writer = Sanchit Gupta Priyadarshee Srivastava
| screenplay =
| story =
| based_on = Operation Ghazi Baba
| producer = [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] [[Farhan Akhtar]] Abhishek Kumar Nishikant Roy Kassim Jagmagia Vishal Ramchandani Sundeep C Sidhwani Arhan Bagati
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Emraan Hashmi]]
* [[Sai Tamhankar]]
* [[Zoya Hussain]]
}}
| cinematography = Kamaljeet Negi
| editing = Chandrashekhar Prajapati
| music = '''Score:''' John Stewart Eduri Ariyan Mehedi '''Songs:''' [[Tanishk Bagchi]] [[Rohan-Rohan]] [[Sunny and Inder Bawra|Sunny Inder]]
| studio = [[Excel Entertainment]] Dreamzkrraft Entertainment Talisman Films
| distributor = [[AA Films]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2025|04|25}}
| runtime = 134 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ground-zero-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi5mzqw |title=''Ground Zero'' (15) |website=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=18 April 2025 |access-date=18 April 2025 |archive-date=14 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250414180024/https://www.bbfc.co.uk/release/ground-zero-q29sbgvjdglvbjpwwc0xmdi5mzqw |url-status=live }}</ref>
| country = India
| language = Hindi
| budget =
| gross = {{INR|9.25–10.35 crore}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Ground Zero Worldwide Lifetime Box Office: Emraan Hashmi starrer to end poor global run, grossing just Rs 9.25 crore |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/ground-zero-worldwide-lifetime-box-office-emraan-hashmi-starrer-to-end-poor-global-run-grossing-just-rs-9-25-crore-1386418 |website=PINKVILLA |access-date=9 May 2025 |language=en |date=7 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-25 |title=Ground Zero Box Office Collection {{!}} India {{!}} Day Wise |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/ground-zero/box-office/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Bollywood Hungama |language=en}}</ref>
}}

'''''Ground Zero''''' is a 2025 [[India]]n [[Hindi]]-language [[action thriller film]] directed by [[Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar]] and produced by [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] and [[Farhan Akhtar]], under [[Excel Entertainment]]. The film revolves around the story of BSF officer [[Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey]], who led the operation in which terrorist Rana Tahir Nadeem, better known as [[Ghazi Baba]], was killed in 2003. It stars [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Sai Tamhankar]], and [[Zoya Hussain]] in the lead roles.

The film was theatrically released on 25 April 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emraan Hashmi-starrer 'Ground Zero' gets a release date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/emraan-hashmi-starrer-ground-zero-gets-a-release-date/article69367822.ece |access-date=17 April 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=24 March 2025 |language=en-IN |archive-date=9 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250409061835/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/emraan-hashmi-starrer-ground-zero-gets-a-release-date/article69367822.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Plot ==

Set in the early 2000s, ''Ground Zero'' follows [[Border Security Force|BSF]] Second-in-Command (2IC) Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey ([[Emraan Hashmi]]), who is tasked with dismantling a growing terror network in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Kashmir]]. The film opens with the rise of the “pistol gang,” a group of radicalized locals responsible for targeted killings of security personnel in [[Srinagar]], resulting in 70 deaths. Dubey's team regularly intercepts coded radio communications from the gang, which they manage to partially decipher.

When his team deciphers a code suggesting a plan for an attack in Delhi, the [[2001 Indian Parliament attack]] soon follows. The terrorist group [[Jaish-e-Mohammed]], led by Ghazi Baba, claims responsibility. The [[Intelligence Bureau (India)|Intelligence Bureau]] identifies Tariq Malik as a suspect linked to the attack and traces him to Srinagar. The IB arrives in Srinagar and requests the BSF's assistance in arresting him. Dubey suspects that Jaish-e-Mohammed and the pistol gang may be connected, based on the intercepted code and the fact that a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist is heading to Srinagar after the attack. He proposes monitoring Tariq instead of arresting him immediately, hoping Tariq will lead them to the top leadership of both groups. However, due to political pressure, the IB and Dubey's superior reject the idea. Dubey follows orders and arrests Tariq.

Continuing his investigation, Dubey learns that some pistol gang members might be from local colleges. He deploys his officers to these colleges and manages to capture one militant, Hussain, after Hussain attempts to attack him. Dubey then successfully turns Hussain into an informant. Under Dubey's instructions, Hussain leads them to Hakeem, the pistol gang's doctor, and secretly plants a voice recorder inside his medical kit. Through this recorder, Dubey overhears a conversation between Hakeem and his superior—who turns out to be Ghazi Baba. Ghazi Baba is currently in Srinagar and discussing another planned attack in Delhi. Realizing this is a rare chance, Dubey attempts to apprehend Ghazi Baba without backup, but Ghazi Baba realizes what is happening, kills Hakeem, and escapes.

Dubey brings his findings to the IB in Delhi, but the IB director dismisses the information, citing intelligence reports claiming Ghazi Baba is in Pakistan. However, IB officer Aadila ([[Zoya Hussain]]) believes Dubey and orders a full-scale search in Delhi, hoping to prevent the attack—only to be shocked when the attack occurs instead at a temple in Kashmir.

Facing nationwide outrage, the Indian government attempts to restore public confidence when the Prime Minister announces he will visit Kashmir. Jaish-e-Mohammed plans an assassination attempt during the visit, which security forces anticipate. Dubey is assigned to lead the PM's security detail.

During the PM's visit, the convoy is ambushed by Jaish-e-Mohammed. A car rams into the convoy and its occupants open fire, killing several officers. Dubey's team protects the PM and captures one terrorist alive. During interrogation, the terrorist claims he is a sewer worker coerced by Jaish-e-Mohammed and knows nothing about the group. Dubey notices inconsistencies and calls out his lies. The terrorist then confesses, confirming Dubey's earlier intelligence: the original plan was an attack in Delhi, but once the leak was detected, they shifted the operation to the temple in Kashmir. He also reveals the location of Ghazi Baba's wife.

Dubey's team tracks Ghazi Baba's wife and discovers the group's hideout. Dubey requests permission from his superior to raid the building, but the request is denied because only Ghazi Baba's wife—not Ghazi Baba himself—has been seen there, and the building is in a sensitive residential area. That night, Dubey and two of his officers, Binu and Praveen, defy orders and launch the raid. A fierce crossfire erupts. Ghazi Baba is indeed present. Praveen is killed in the gunfight. Despite being gravely injured, Dubey manages to kill Ghazi Baba.

==Cast==
{{Cast listing|
* [[Emraan Hashmi]] as [[Second-in-Command]] of [[Border Security Force|BSF]] [[Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey]]
* [[Sai Tamhankar]] as Jaya Dubey
* [[Zoya Hussain]] as Aadila, an IB officer
* [[Mukesh Tiwari]] as Sanjiv Sharma, [[Commandant]] of BSF
* [[Deepak Paramesh]] as Binu Ramchandra, [[Deputy Commandant]] of BSF
* [[Lalit Prabhakar]] as Praveen, [[Assistant Commandant]] of BSF
* Rockey Raina as [[Ghazi Baba]]
* Rahul Vohra as Dhyaan
* Hanan Baba as Ahmed
* Mir Mehrooz as Husain, informant of N.N.D Dubey
* Aeklavya Tomer as Chand Khan
* Qazi Faiz as Hakeem
* Ram Avatar as PM [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]]
* Punit Tiwari as Tariq Malik
* Imran Farooq as ACP Hamid (J&K)
* Syed Aqib Shah as Ansar
* Krishna Sharma as Rishi
* Abhay Dheeraj Singh as Amanpreet
* Satya Prakash as Ranjan
}}

==Production==

[[Emraan Hashmi]] wrapped up shooting for the film on 22 November 2022.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emraan Hashmi wraps up shooting for 'Ground Zero' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/emraan-hashmi-wraps-up-shooting-for-ground-zero/article66168462.ece |access-date=16 April 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=22 November 2022 |language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Not 'Don 3', Emraan Hashmi collaborates with Farhan Akhtar for 'Ground Zero' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/not-don-3-emraan-hashmi-collaborates-with-farhan-akhtar-for-ground-zero-2946131 |access-date=16 April 2025 |work=[[Deccan Herald]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Filming===

[[Principal photography]] took place in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Ground Zero: Emraan Hashmi's film captures Kashmir's raw beauty in remote, unseen locations |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ground-zero-emraan-hashmis-film-captures-kashmirs-raw-beauty-in-remote-unseen-locations-nti/articleshow-baxupvu |access-date=17 April 2025 |work=[[Asianet News Network]] |language=en |archive-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423013505/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/ground-zero-emraan-hashmis-film-captures-kashmirs-raw-beauty-in-remote-unseen-locations-nti/articleshow-baxupvu |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Promotion==
A special screening of the film Ground Zero was hosted for BSF Jawans in Srinagar in April 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ground-zero-watched-by-bsf-jawans-at-historic-premiere-in-srinagar-emraan-hashmi-calls-it-significant-milestone-101745028573951.html|title=Ground Zero watched by BSF jawans at historic premiere in Srinagar; Emraan Hashmi calls it 'significant milestone'}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

{{Infobox album
| name = Ground Zero
| type = soundtrack
| artist = [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rohan-Rohan]] and [[Sunny and Inder Bawra|Sunny Inder]]
| released = 18 April 2025
| recorded = 2024–2025
| studio =
| genre = [[Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = {{Duration|m=12|s=42}}
| language = Hindi
| label = [[Zee Music Company]]
| producer = [[Ritesh Sidhwani]] [[Farhan Akhtar]]
| misc = {{External media
| audio1 = {{YouTube|fW-te_9nZ-g&pp|Ground Zero - Full Album}}
}}
}}

The music of the film is composed by [[Tanishk Bagchi]], [[Rohan-Rohan]] and [[Sunny and Inder Bawra|Sunny Inder]] while lyrics are written by [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]], [[Rashmi Virag]], [[Kumaar]] and [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 April 2025 |title=Ground Zero (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |date=18 April 2025 |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ground-zero/cJLpZ9qywYs_ |publisher=Jio Saavn |archive-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423051700/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/ground-zero/cJLpZ9qywYs_ |url-status=live }}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline =
| total_length = 12:42
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = So Lene De
| extra1 = [[Jubin Nautiyal]], [[Afsana Khan]]
| lyrics1 = [[Vayu Shrivastav|Vayu]]
| music1 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| length1 = 3:14
| title2 = Lahoo
| extra2 = [[Sonu Nigam]]
| lyrics2 = [[Rashmi Virag]]
| music2 = [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
| length2 = 2:44
| title3 = Fateh
| extra3 = [[Divya Kumar (singer)|Divya Kumar]]
| lyrics3 = [[Kumaar]]
| music3 = [[Sunny and Inder Bawra|Sunny Inder]]
| length3 = 2:54
| title4 = Pehli Dafa
| extra4 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| lyrics4 = [[Irshad Kamil]]
| music4 = [[Rohan-Rohan]]
| length4 = 3:50
}}

==Release==
===Theatrical===

The film was theatrically released on 25 April 2025.<ref>{{cite news |title=Emraan Hashmi's Ground Zero gets release date, new poster unveiled |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/emraan-hashmi-ground-zero-gets-release-date-new-poster-unveiled-2699823-2025-03-27 |access-date=17 April 2025 |work=[[India Today]] |date=27 March 2025 |language=en |archive-date=29 March 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250329214940/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/emraan-hashmi-ground-zero-gets-release-date-new-poster-unveiled-2699823-2025-03-27 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Home media===
The film's digital streaming rights were acquired by [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Excel Entertainment And Amazon Prime To Collaborate On Don 3, Agni, Ground Zero |url=https://www.excelmovies.com/news/excel-entertainment-and-amazon-prime-to-collaborate-on-don-3-agni-ground-zero-and-yudhra/ |access-date=17 April 2025 |work=[[Excel Entertainment]] |archive-date=23 April 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423020852/https://www.excelmovies.com/news/excel-entertainment-and-amazon-prime-to-collaborate-on-don-3-agni-ground-zero-and-yudhra/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film began streaming on the platform from 20 June 2025.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=20 June 2025 |title=Ground Zero OTT release: Emraan Hashmi-starrer begins streaming on Prime Video |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ground-zero-ott-release-emraan-hashmi-starrer-begins-streaming-prime-video/ |work=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

==Reception==
[[Shubhra Gupta]] of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' rated 2.5/5 stars and said that "Emraan Hashmi does a good job of playing a BSF officer on the hunt for dreaded terrorist Ghazi Baba. He tones down the dialoguing and makes it sound conversational. But tighter would have been better."<ref>{{cite news|first=Shubhra|last=Gupta |title=Ground Zero movie review: Emraan Hashmi's Kashmir drama strikes a much-needed balance in these fraught times|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/ground-zero-movie-review-emraan-hashmis-gripping-kashmir-drama-strikes-a-much-needed-balance-in-these-fraught-times-9965190/|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref>
Dhaval Roy of ''[[The Times of India]]'' gave 3.5 stars out of 5 and writes that "Ground Zero does not rely on high-octane theatrics but packs in ample thrills, making it an engaging and impactful watch."<ref>{{cite news|first=Dhaval|last=Roy |title=Ground Zero Movie Review : Emraan Hashmi shines in this grounded yet gripping real-life BSF saga|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/ground-zero/movie-review/120581414.cms|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>
Mayur Sanap of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' gave 2 stars out of 5 and observed that "Ground Zero is a respectful biopic but a story like this needed more heart to make an actual impact".<ref>{{cite news|first=Mayur|last=Sanap|title=Ground Zero Review: Doesn't Break Any New Ground|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ground-zero-review/20250425.htm|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[Rediff.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

Shilajit Mitra of ''[[The Hindu]]'' write in his review that "‘Ground Zero’ wants to tackle thorny questions about security in Kashmir, while also playing by the book of the Hindi combat film".<ref>{{cite news|first=Shilajit|last=Mitra|title='Ground Zero' movie review: Emraan Hashmi paramilitary film is a conflicting watch|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ground-zero-movie-review-emraan-hashmi-sai-tamhankar-zoya-hussain/article69490203.ece|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref>
Hardika Gupta of ''[[NDTV]]'' gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that "Despite its few shortcomings, it is an incredibly relevant and timely film".<ref>{{cite news|first=Hardika|last=Gupta|title=Ground Zero Review: One Of Emraan Hashmi's Most Nuanced Performances Is Competent In Parts|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ground-zero-review-one-of-emraan-hashmis-most-nuanced-performances-is-competent-in-parts-3-stars-8255381|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[NDTV]] |language=en}}</ref>
Rishabh Suri of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' rated 3/5 stars and said that "Overall, Ground Zero is a well-made film that has arrived at the right time. It thankfully steers away from chest-thumping jingoism, and that is a relief."<ref>{{cite news|first=Rishabh|last=Suri|title=Ground Zero movie review: Emraan Hashmi's well-made thriller drags slightly but pays off well|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/ground-zero-movie-review-emraan-hashmis-well-made-thriller-drags-slightly-but-pays-off-well-101745583132944.html|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=en}}</ref>

Rahul Desai of ''[[The Hollywood Reporter India]]'' writes in his review that "As an action thriller, Ground Zero is mostly engaging. The final raid is intense, if a little too Zero Dark Thirty-coded. The film goes out of its way to establish Dubey as a large-hearted maverick."<ref>{{cite news|first=Rahul|last=Desai|title='Ground Zero' Movie Review: Emraan Hashmi Leads an Agile Kashmir Thriller|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/ground-zero-movie-review-emraan-hashmi-leads-an-agile-kashmir-thriller|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |language=en}}</ref>
Uday Bhatia of ''[[Mint (newspaper)|Mint]]'' commented that ""‘Ground Zero’ is sober and sympathetic to a degree. But its view of Kashmir is ultimately blinkered and reductive."<ref>{{cite news|first=Uday|last=Bhatia|title='Ground Zero' review: Film on Kashmir only opens its eyes so much|url=https://www.livemint.com/mint-lounge/art-and-culture/ground-zero-review-film-kashmir-emraan-hashmi-bsf-11745642424459.html|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=Mint |language=en}}</ref>
Devesh Sharma of ''[[Filmfare]]'' rated 3.5/5 stars and said that "Ground Zero is a gritty portrayal about what it takes to be a BSF personnel stationed in Kashmir. Emraan Hashmi essays the lead role realistically."<ref>{{cite news|first=Devesh|last=Sharma|title=Ground Zero Review: Emraan Hashmi Shines in The Lead Role|url=https://www.filmfare.com/reviews/bollywood-movies/ground-zero-review-73286.html|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=Filmfare |language=en}}</ref>
Ganesh Aaglave of ''[[Firstpost]]'' rated 3/5 stars and writes in his review that "On the whole, Ground Zero deserves to be watched as a tribute to the unsung hero BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey."<ref>{{cite news|first=Ganesh|last=Aaglave|title=Ground Zero movie review: Emraan Hashmi shines in Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar's gripping & impactful biopic of BSF officer Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/ground-zero-movie-review-emraan-hashmi-shines-in-tejas-prabha-vijay-deoskars-gripping-impactful-biopic-of-bsf-officer-narendra-nath-dhar-dubey-13882379.html|access-date=25 April 2025 |work=Firstpost|language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt28377588}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama movie|ground-zero}}
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