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fter a long gap, Kangana Ranaut has returned to the big screen with Bharat Bhagya Vidhata. The film is packed with suspense and courage and is based on a real-life story. It portrays an untold chapter from the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks, focusing on the events that unfolded at Cama Hospital.
The film has been directed by Manoj Tapadia and produced under Kangana Ranaut’s banner, Manikarnika Films.
The film does not focus on any traditional hero. Instead, it pays tribute to the bravery and courage of the medical staff who risked their lives during the crisis.
The film's main storyline is based on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, when two terrorists from Lashkar-e-Taiba, including Ajmal Kasab, entered Cama Hospital, a hospital dedicated to women and children. The movie depicts the tense and terrifying events that unfolded inside the hospital during the attack.
The film shows how courageous nurses and medical staff, without caring for their own lives, saved more than 400 patients during the attack.
In this film, Kangana Ranaut plays the lead role of Nurse Geeta Madhav, a character inspired by the real-life bravery of nurse Anjali Kulathe. The movie shows how Anjali blocked the maternity ward from the inside during the gunfire and protected pregnant women from the terrorists, helping save their lives.
The movie is presented in two parts. The first part begins with Geeta's ordinary middle-class background, showcasing her personal life, her small family, and the light-hearted moments she shares with fellow nurses. It also portrays their everyday routines and experiences at the hospital.
After the interval, the movie takes a thrilling turn as news of the 26/11 attacks spreads and terrorists head toward the hospital. From that moment on, the film is filled with intense, spine-chilling scenes. It shows how the hospital staff acted with courage and presence of mind to save the patients, move them to safer locations, and keep them hidden from the terrorists. The movie highlights the extraordinary efforts made by the staff during those terrifying moments.
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is receiving a positive response from both critics and audiences. Most critics have given the film ratings ranging from 3 to 4 stars.
Firstpost: 4/5
ABP Live: 4/5
The Times of India: 3.5/5
Navbharat Times: 3.5/5
Moneycontrol: 3.5/5
The Indian Express: 3/5
NDTV: 3/5
Hindustan Times: 3/5
Bollywood Hungama: 2/5
According to news reports, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata is receiving a positive response from the public. Most viewers who have watched the film are giving it ratings between 4 and 5 stars, and the movie is also getting a good response on social media.
On IMDb, many users have given Bharat Bhagya Vidhata ratings ranging from 8 to 10 out of 10.
Bharat Bhagya Vidhata was released across 2,181 screens nationwide and recorded a first-day occupancy of 11.85%.
Despite its powerful performances, Bharat Bhagya Vidhata did not get a strong start at the box office. On its opening day, the film managed to collect only ₹1.00 crore.
However, the good news for the film is that the early trends on its second day are encouraging. By the evening, it will become clearer how much the movie has collected at the box office.
Key Cast & Crew Members:
Manoj Tapadia – Handled the story, screenplay, and direction.
Kangana Ranaut
Babita Ashiwal
Shaailesh R. Singh
Dhaval Gada
Adi Sharmaa
Kangana Ranaut as Nurse Geeta Madhav
Girija Oak as Sheetal
Smita Tambe as Trupti Takle
Rasika Agashe as Mohini
Esha Dey as Babita
Suhita Thatte in a key supporting role
Asha Shelar in a key supporting role
Priya Berde in a key supporting role
Sayaji Shinde in a key supporting role
