Haryana CM Declares Kangana Ranauts Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata Tax-Free After Screening in Chandigarh

On 14 June 2026, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the film Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata would be exempt from entertainment tax in the state. The decision followed a special screening held at a cinema in Chandigarh, where the CM and lead actress Kangana Ranaut were present.

The film, which opened in Indian theatres on 12 June, is a motivational drama written and directed by Manoj Tapadia. It stars Kangana Ranaut in the lead role, with supporting performances by Girija Oak, Smita Tambe, Amrutha Namdev, Esha Dey, Priya Berde, Asha Shelar, Suhita Thatte, Rasika Aghase, Aditya Mishra and Zahid Khan. Production credits include co‑producers Kangana Ranaut, Shailesh R Singh, Dhaval Gada, Babita Ashiwal and Adi Sharma.

According to reports, Chief Minister Saini praised the film as an inspiring cinematic experience that should be seen by all. He said that the state would declare the film tax‑free because it “inspires us and makes us feel our duties.” The announcement was made public during the screening, after which the CM addressed the press.

Kangana Ranaut welcomed the decision, stating that making the film tax‑free would help it reach more people across Haryana. She noted that the CM’s action would empower viewers and broaden the film’s audience.

Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata has received critical attention for its portrayal of a real‑life‑inspired hero. India Today reviewed the film, highlighting Ranaut’s performance and the emotional depth of a key breakdown scene that shows a woman confronting death while striving to save lives.

Under Haryana’s current entertainment tax framework, ticket sales in the state are subject to a state‑levied tax that is collected from cinema operators and passed on to consumers. By exempting Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata, the state removes this tax from the film’s ticket price, potentially lowering the cost for viewers and increasing accessibility.

The tax exemption is part of a broader trend in India where state governments grant tax relief to films that carry socially relevant or motivational themes. Similar measures have been taken in other states to promote cinema that aligns with public interest objectives.

The decision comes at a time when the Indian film industry is navigating a complex tax landscape. The Goods and Services Tax (GST), implemented nationwide in 2017, replaced many indirect taxes, including entertainment tax, but states retain the authority to levy additional taxes on film screenings. The exemption announced by Haryana will apply only to Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata and does not affect other films.

The film’s release on 12 June positioned it to benefit from the tax‑free status almost immediately. Cinema operators in Haryana will no longer add the state entertainment tax to the ticket price for this film, which may influence box‑office performance and audience turnout.

While the exemption is limited to Haryana, the announcement has drawn attention from other state officials and film industry stakeholders who monitor how tax policies can support socially conscious cinema.

As of now, no further details have been released regarding the duration of the tax exemption or whether it will be extended to other films. The decision remains a one‑time measure for Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata in Haryana.

In summary, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has declared the film Bharat Bhagya Vidhaata tax‑free in the state following a screening in Chandigarh. The move is intended to broaden the film’s reach and aligns with the state’s support for motivational cinema. The exemption will reduce ticket costs for viewers in Haryana and may influence the film’s box‑office performance in the region.