Published 22:49 IST, January 15th 2020

Maharashtra follows Uttar Pradesh, govt says it'll make Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji' tax-free

Following Uttar Pradesh, the government of Maharashtra has announced that Ajay Devgn's film 'Tanhaji' will be made tax-free.

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Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior marks Kajol and Ajay Devgn’s reunion onscreen after 2008 hit, U Me Aur Hum. Starring Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Saif Ali Khan in leading roles, Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior narrates story of a brave Maratha chieftain, Tanhaji Malasure. Helmed by Om Raut, it also stars actor Sharad Kelkar in a prominent role. Released on January 10, 2020, Tanhaji brings back toger Saif Ali Khan and Ajay Devgn under one roof after 11 long years. Apart from interesting cast and heart-gripping story plot, Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior is creating headlines, as after Uttar Pradesh, film has w been made tax-free in Maharashtra. 

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Tanhaji to be made tax-free in Maharashtra 

Maharashtra Minister Balasaheb Thorat stated that in a cabinet meeting it was decided that Ajay Devgn starrer Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior will be made tax-free and that Chief Minister will soon make an anuncement. 

READ: 'Made Tanhaji Tax-free, t UP-centric Chhapaak?': SP Attacks CM Yogi, Books Whole atre

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This comes after government of Uttar Pradesh made film tax-free and emphasised that historical drama is yet to be tax exempted in Maharashtra. 

As mentioned in tweet, Ajay Devgn, who is also producer of Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior, requested Government to allow film some tax exemptions, as makers wanted to spread heroic tale of fabled warrior.

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READ: Maharashtra Yet To Decide, Yogi Govt Makes Tanhaji Tax-free In UP; Ajay Devgn 'delighted'

READ: Deepika Padukone's Chhapaak Slows To A Crawl In Monday Litmus Test, Tanhaji Unstoppable

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22:49 IST, January 15th 2020