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Uttarakhand Makes 'Hanuman Ansh' Tax-Free, SGST to Be Reimbursed

The Uttarakhand government has declared the film 'Hanuman Ansh' tax-free across the state. Officials will reimburse the SGST on cinema and multiplex tickets so viewers do not bear the extra cost. The film, based on the life of Baba Neem Karoli and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi, has drawn attention from political leaders in recent weeks.

'Hanuman Ansh' declared tax-free in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, September 16

The Uttarakhand government has decided to make 'Hanuman Ansh', a film depicting the life of revered spiritual figure Baba Neem Karoli, tax-free in the state.

The government will reimburse the State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) levied on tickets at cinemas and multiplexes, ensuring that the tax burden is not passed on to viewers.

Uttarakhand Information Director General and Uttarakhand Film Development Council (UFDC) Chief Executive Officer Banshidhar Tiwari has issued directions to the State Tax Department in this regard.

'Hanuman Ansh' has been written and directed by Vishal Chaturvedi.

Recently, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav met with the team behind Hanuman Ansh, which has received a positive response from the audiences.

In a post on X, Akhilesh Yadav shared a picture from his meeting with 'Hanuman Ansh' actor Shobhinaw Satyaa.

"A warm and heartfelt meeting with the creator and artist of Hanuman Ansh," Yadav's post read.

Earlier, the entire team of 'Hanuman Ansh', including director Vishal Chaturvedi and actor Shobhinaw Satyaa, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow.

— ANI

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