Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Bharat is currently taking the box office by storm. The Ali Abbas Zafar directorial has minted Rs 167.60 crore till now and is going steady at the ticket windows. The film even became Salman's biggest opener ever as it raked in Rs 42.30 crore on day 1. Bharat which follows an emotional journey of a man named after the nation, 'Bharat' who is separated from his father during the partition, later chronicles his life alongside the journey of the country. Adapted from the Korean drama, Ode to My Father, Bharat has received a lot of positive response from the audiences.  Bharat Box Office Collection Day 7: Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's Film Is Going Steady at the Ticket Windows, Earns Rs 167.60 Crore

Given that partition is one of the most dishearting incidents in India's history and that those displaced during this incident had to go through a hard time as families were distanced and family ties were lost forever. A special screening of the film was held for the families of those who experienced this event.

Salman even shared a picture on his Twitter from the screening and said, "Special screening of #Bharat for the real families who experienced the events of 1947 and the partition. Honoured to meet all of them! Salute to the real #Bharat families."

Take a look at his tweet here:

The film's female lead, Katrina Kaif was also present for this event. Salman and Katrina even interacted with them after the screening of the film. Bharat Worldwide Box Office Collection: Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Disha Patani's Eid Release Grosses Rs 250 Crore.

Salman and Katrina Kaif along with families of those who experienced Indo-Pakistan partition:

Bharat is currently in theatres and is expected to remain steady at the box office in the coming days. The film also stars Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Sonali Kulkarni, Sunil Grover in key roles.

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