Taapsee Pannu Thanks Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot For Exempting SGST From Saand Ki Aankh Screening

Saand Ki Aankh is up against Housefull 4 and Made In China this Diwali and thus it could need all the help it can get. Hence, the move by the state of Rajasthan has come as a big boost for the makers. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal of exempting SGST from the screenings of the film. This will aide the film is getting rich dividends this Diwali. ‘Saand Ki Aankh’: Bhumi Pednekar-Taapsee Pannu Thank Vice President Venkaiah Naidu for Appreciating Their Work

The fact that the makers of Saand Ki Aankh did not get deterred by the clash with Housefull 4 and Made In China says the kind of confidence they have in the content. Although it could be a bit risky as being a big Diwali bonanza, Akshay Kumar's film might get more screen space at the theatres, these days content is getting more love.

Chief Minister Shri Ashok Gehlot has approved the proposal to exempt SGST from the screening of the film 'Sand Ki Aankh' based on women empowerment and sports on multiplexes and theaters in the state. pic.twitter.com/eC0epNlC7N

— CMO Rajasthan (@RajCMO) October 10, 2019

Taapsee Pannu, who stars in the film thanked the CM for this move on Twitter

Thank you so much sir 🙏🏼 this gives us so much encouragement and strength to keep moving ahead in the direction of empowerment. Your support is extremely valuable in this journey. https://t.co/2QIuSzUTii

— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) October 10, 2019

Saand Ki Aankh is a real life tale of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar who become sharp shooters at the age of 60 and made India proud internationally.

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