Cong vs BJP game? Tanhaji declared tax-free in Haryana

Ajay Devgn's Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has been declared tax-free in BJP-ruled Haryana, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's office said on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh had declared the movie tax-free in the state on Tuesday.

Chandigarh: After Uttar Pradesh, the Haryana government declared period-drama Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior tax-free in the state.

The film that stars Ajay Devgn, Kajol and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles was earlier made tax-free in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The announcement came after the Deepika Padukone-starrer Chhapaak was made tax free in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan a couple of days ago.

Ajay's Tanhaji is being tax-exempted where there is a BJP government while Chhapaak has been made tax free in the Congress states. According to popular view, the films which hit the screens on January 10, have been declared tax free not because of the subject or merit but what political stand the actors or filmmakers may have taken on issues like Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the JNU violence.

The biographical period film, Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior is based on the heroic saga of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's courageous and devoted commander Tanhaji Malusare.

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It shows Ajay Devgn essaying the role of Maratha warrior Tanhaji Malusare fighting for the principles 'Bhagwa' (saffron) flag and 'Swaraj' (home-rule) and 'Satya' (truth).

Kajol, who essays the role of the wife of Tanhaji, Savitribai Malusare, is shown as a strong character, who accompanies him in taking firm decisions.

Saif Ali Khan, who plays the antagonist, comes out strong as Uday Bhan, a Rajput official, who works for Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb.

The period-drama is drawing wide appreciation among moviegoers and critics and has already minte

With inputs from IANS