Panipat gets tax exemption

Oscar-nominated director Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama Panipat has been declared tax-free in Maharashtra. Gowariker took to Twitter to thank Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray for making the film tax-free. He wrote: “Heartfelt Gratitude! Thank you Hon’ble CM @OfficeofUTji for imparting TAX FREE status in our attempt of bringing the Maratha Glory to the screen through #Panipat!” The period drama stars Arjun Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt, Kriti Sanon and Zeenat Aman. The film is based on the third battle of Panipat that was fought between the Marathas and Ahmad Shah Abdali, the Afghan emperor, in 1761. (IANS)