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Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani production house Puja Films clarifies no involvement with movie titled Operation Sindoor: 'Our hearts and minds stand firmly with...'
Puja Films clarified on Saturday that it has no connection with the recently announced project titled 'Operation Sindoor'. In a statement shared on the official social media handles of Puja Films, the production house addressed recent media reports and social media speculation, stating that the claims linking them to the project are incorrect.
'Vashu Bhagnani and Jackky Bhagnani are not associated with this project in any capacity whatsoever. Our hearts and minds stand firmly with the Indian armed forces during this sensitive time. We are praying for every soldier who is risking their life to keep India safe,' the statement read.
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The clarification came after a section of social media users mistakenly assumed that Puja Films was behind the movie. Operation Sindoor is reportedly based on the Indian Army's action against Pakistan in response to the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
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