Article 370: The Movie That Sheds Light on Kashmir’s Complex Dynamics

Article 370: The Movie That Sheds Light on Kashmir’s Complex Dynamics

Article 370 is a 2024 Hindi film that depicts the events leading up to the historic abrogation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. The film stars Yami Gautam as Zooni Haksar, a local agent who is chosen for a secret mission by Rajeshwari Swaminathan (Priyamani), a joint secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office. The film is directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, who makes his debut with this project.

The film was released on February 23, 2024 and became one of the highest-grossing films of the year, despite facing several controversies and challenges. The film received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised the performances, the direction, the screenplay, and the cinematography.

If you are a fan of the film or curious about it, here are some trivia and fun facts that you may not know:

• Article 370 is based on the book of the same name by Arjun Dhawan, a former intelligence officer who was involved in the operation to revoke Article 370. Dhawan also co-wrote the screenplay with Aditya Dhar, who previously directed Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), another film based on a real-life military operation in Kashmir.
• The film faced several controversies before and after its release. Some political parties and groups accused the film of being biased and propagandist, and demanded a ban on it. Some Kashmiri separatists also threatened to disrupt the film’s screening in the valley. The film also faced legal challenges from some individuals who claimed that their names and identities were used without their consent in the film.
• Article 370 was leaked online by several torrent sites and Telegram channels within hours of its theatrical release. The makers and the distributors of the film condemned the piracy and urged the audience to watch the film in cinemas. The film’s box office collection was affected by the piracy, but it still managed to earn over Rs 200 crore worldwide.
• The film was shot in various locations across India, including Delhi, Mumbai, Jammu, Srinagar, Ladakh, and Kargil. Some of the scenes were also filmed in Dubai and London. The film’s production was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown restrictions. The film’s crew followed all the safety protocols and guidelines while shooting the film.
• Article 370 features a cameo appearance by Arun Govil, who played the role of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Govil is best known for playing Lord Rama in the television series Ramayan (1987-1988). The film also features Ashwini Koul, Raj Arjun, Sumit Kaul, Iravati Harshe, Raj Zutshi, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Yash Chauhan, Divya Seth Shah, Sandeep Chatterjee, Ashwani Kumar, Ashish Mattoo, Skand Sanjeev Thakur, Wasim Abbasi, Asit Redij, Rohit Thappar, and Jaya Virlley in supporting roles.
• The film’s music was composed by Amit Trivedi, who also sang the title track of the film. The film’s soundtrack also features songs by Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Vishal Dadlani, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Sukhwinder Singh. The film’s lyrics were written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, Kausar Munir, and Manoj Muntashir.
• The film’s cast and crew were paid according to their market value and the budget of the film. According to some sources, Yami Gautam was paid Rs 5 crore, Priyamani was paid Rs 3 crore, and Arun Govil was paid Rs 1 crore for their roles in the film. The director Aditya Suhas Jambhale was paid Rs 2 crore, and the writers Arjun Dhawan and Aditya Dhar were paid Rs 1 crore each for their work on the film.

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