Emraan Hashmi Underwent Rigorous Physical Training For Ground Zero: ‘Wasn’t Just About Wearing The Uniform’
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Emraan Hashmi stars as BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey in Ground Zero, detailing his intense training for the role. The film, directed by Tejas Deoskar, releases on April 25.
Emraan Hashmi will be next seen in Ground Zero.
Emraan Hashmi plays BSF Commandant Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey in his upcoming film, Ground Zero. The actor spoke about undergoing months of training and following a strict diet to step into the shoes of his character. He mentioned that the role was not just about wearing the uniform but earning it too.
The trailer of Ground Zero was unveiled on April 7. It takes us inside the world of the real-life hero who spearheaded one of the most audacious anti-terror missions in the history of Border Security Force. His operation, which led to the elimination of the infamous terrorist Ghazi Baba, was hailed as the BSF’s finest mission in five decades and earned him the prestigious Kirti Chakra in 2005.
Talking about his prep-work, Emraan said, “To do justice to the story and the uniform, Emraan went through a complete physical and mental transformation. “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 unshakable sense of duty.”
“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,” says Hashmi.
Ground Zero is backed by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment. Directed by Tejas Deoskar, the film also stars Sai Tamhankar, Mukesh Tiwari, and Zoya Hussain—all playing characters who contribute to the layered storytelling. It is co-produced by Kassim Jagmagia, Vishal Ramchandani, Sundeep C Sidhwani, Arhan Bagati, Talisman Films, Abhishek Kumar, and Nishikant Roy. Ground Zero storms into cinemas on April 25.