Mumbai: Actor Arjun Kapoor and director Raj Kumar Gupta on Thursday said United Nations' decision to designate Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist is a "great achievement" for the country. The duo made the comments at the trailer launch of their film, "India's Most Wanted", a day after the UN Sanctions Committee designated Azhar as global terrorist following China's move to lift its hold on a proposal to ban him.


The film follows five unlikely heroes who join forces to catch one of India's most wanted criminals, without firing a single bullet.

"It is a great achievement for the country. The country has been trying to get this man to be called a global terrorist. And it has happened and it is a big victory for our country. I hope this man, who is responsible for so many deaths, is brought to justice as soon as possible," Gupta told reporters.

Trailer of Arjun Kapoor-starrer 'India's Most Wanted' out!

Arjun echoed the director's comments.

"UN has finally agreed that he is a threat. It is about time that better sense prevails... We can see how the government has been proactive since last few years trying to get him to be called as a threat. I hope action is taken and we can get justice for all the innocent lives lost."

Asked if the story bore any resemblance to that of Yasin Bhatkal, alleged co-founder of the terror organisation Indian Mujahideen, and his arrest in 2013, Gupta said the film is based on real-life events.

"It is inspired by true events but I can't say on whom it is based and you can make that decision when you see the film," the director said.

"India's Most Wanted" is slated to be released May 24.