Assam Guv Kataria Watches Yami Gautam's Film 'Article 370', Calls It 'Master Class'

Governor Kataria said that the film artistically portrayed the abrogation of Article 370, an article that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir through a democratic and constitutional process.

Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram and other officials of Raj Bhavan also accompanied Governor Kataria to watch the movie. ( Image Source :Raj Bhavan, Assam )

Guwahati: Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, along with the First Lady of Assam Anita Kataria, on Tuesday, watched the film ‘Article 370,’ in a cinema hall in state capital Guwahati. After watching the film, the Governor described it as a “master class.”

Governor Kataria said that the film artistically portrayed the abrogation of Article 370, an article that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir through a democratic and constitutional process. He said that the movie is also an ode to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially those belonging to the Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST), who have experienced significant benefits, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity after the abolition of Article 370, Public Relations Officer (PRO) to Assam Governor, Lucky Biswas, said in a press release.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the film, immersing myself in the narrative which deals with the state craft. The film beautifully depicts the discriminatory nature of the article in India which is a union of states and the decisive leadership required to find out challenging solutions. The scenes, sequences of the movie are the testament to cinematic brilliance and the deep resolve to take the nation out of this decade-old problem,” Governor Kataria said.  

The Governor added that it is a must-watch movie that has showcased the steadfast leadership shaping India’s fortune and the course of action, release added.

“My special thanks to all involved in producing this master class which can tell our posterity the background of Article 370 and the reasons for its abrogation,” Governor Kataria added.

Commissioner and Secretary to the Governor S.S. Meenakshi Sundaram and other officials of Raj Bhavan also accompanied Governor Kataria to watch the movie, the release further said.

The film Article 370, directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, was released worldwide on 23 February 2024. The film stars Yami Gautam, Priyamani, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Kaul, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, and Kiran Karmarkar in pivotal roles.