Even before the release, Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Begum Jaan’ becomes tax-free in Jharkhand

Vidya Balan-starrer ‘Begum Jaan’ will be hitting the screens on April 14, 2017, and even before its release, the film has received a tax-free status in Jharkhand. The director of the film, Srijit Mukherji, shared this news via Facebook.

He wrote, “Delighted to announce that Begum Jaan has been declared tax free in Jharkhand and has also been given a subsidy of 2 cr under the Govt Policy of Promotion of Jharkhand as a Film Destination.”

‘Begum Jaan’ is produced by Mahesh Bhatt, and also stars Gauahar Khan, Ila Arun, Pallavi Sharda and Naseeruddin Shah in the pivotal roles. The promos and the songs of the film are quite impressive, and Vidya’s rustic avatar is being loved by everyone. (Also Read: When Vidya Balan’s ego was hurt because of Aamir Khan)

The movie is the Hindi adaptation of Srijit Mukherji’s Bengali film ‘Rajkahini’ which had released in 2015. It starred Rituparna Sengupta in the lead role.

Murtuza Iqbal

‘Eat Sleep Bollywood Repeat’ is his life Mantra. Dance is his first love and Rani Mukerji is his eternal crush. He is someone who loves being himself, and as for the ones who don’t agree, his reply? “Talk to my hand!”