Biographical drama 'Main Atal Hoon,' starring Pankaj Tripathi as former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, is set to premiere on ZEE5 on March 14 after its theatrical release in January.
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What is thefilm all about?
Directed by Ravi Jadhav, 'Main Atal Hoon' chronicles Vajpayee's life and journey since independence. It also depicts the evolution of elections, voting, and society.
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Box office earnings
On Rotten Tomatoes, the filmholds a 33% approval rating, with an average score of 5.6/10. While critics commended Tripathi's performance, the movie struggled to draw audiences to theaters.
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Tripathi's portrayal
In a recent interview, Tripathi discussed his experience portraying the former PM. He admitted to feeling unsure on the first day of shooting and struggled to find the "sur" of the character.
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Addressing propaganda
Regarding concerns about the film becoming propaganda, Tripathi previously stated the team was conscious of this and focused on presenting Vajpayee's persona honestly.