Maharashtra yet to decide, Yogi govt makes Tanhaji tax-free in UP; Ajay Devgn 'delighted'

Amid a demand for tax-free status to 'Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior', Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday made Ajay Devgn's film tax-free in state. lead actor and producer of film, Devgn, took to his Twitter handle to thank UP Chief Minister. He wrote: "Thank you Shri Yogi Adityanathji for making #TanhajiUnsungWarrior Tax-Free in Uttar Pradesh. I would also be delighted Sir if you watched our film @myogiadityanath #TanhajiUnitesIndia"

"Tanhaji: Unsung Warrior" is based on life of Tanaji Malsure, 17th Century military leader of Chhatrapati Shivaji, founder of Maratha Empire..

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Tanhaji which also stars Kajol and Saif Ali Khan has been unstoppable at box-office. movie has collected Rs. 75.68 crore till w and has been receiving tremendous reviews by both reviewers and viewers. 

Will try to make 'Tanhaji' tax-free in Maharashtra: Thorat

Maharashtra Revenue Minister Balasaheb Thorat on Monday spoke about making 'Tanhaji' tax-free in state. He said issue would be taken up with Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. "Earlier, Revenue ministry used to take a decision on making a movie tax-free, but w tax has been subsumed in GST. Still, I will personally take up issue with CM Uddhav Thackeray," he told reporters.

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(With PTI inputs)