West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, is tax‑free in the state during Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata, where Kapoor and co‑star Yash were present. Both actors thanked the audience and noted the importance of Dussehra.
Why it matters
Fans see their favourite actor’s film receiving tax exemption and festival recognition, highlighting its prominence and support in West Bengal.
Key facts
- Sunny Deol appears in Ramayana as Hanuman.
Evidence
Official source, or corroborated across several outlets.
- Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's ‘Ramayana’ declared tax-free in West Bengal - WATCHtimesofindia.indiatimes.comprimary(opens in a new tab)
- Ramayana: Part 1 tax-free in West Bengal: CM confirms exemption for Ranbir Kapoor starrerbollywoodhungama.com(opens in a new tab)
- Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana made tax-free in West Bengal ahead of release, CM Suvendu Adhikari announces on Dussehrahindustantimes.com(opens in a new tab)
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More about Ranbir Kapoor
- Faisal Malik tells audience to wait and watch Ramayana Part 2, says making it gave him flashback of Hollywood BTS videosReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Ramayana advance bookings sell about 12,000 tickets in six hours for Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's filmUnverifiedConfidence: Unverified. Weak evidence — treat this as unconfirmed
- Ranbir Kapoor's film Ramayana sells Rs 1.5 crore in advance ticket bookingsReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
- Ranbir Kapoor delivered a Telugu speech surprising Hyderabad fans at a pre‑release Ramayana eventReportedConfidence: Reported. Credible reporting, but no official confirmation yet
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