Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi: First showing at President House

ZEE Entertainment has organised a special screening of its upcoming magnum opus, Manikarnika —The Queen of Jhansi, for President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday at the Rashtrapati Bhavan's Cultural Centre. The screening will also be attended by members of the cast and crew of the film.

Punit Goenka, MD & CEO of ZEE Entertainment Enterprises, said, "Since its inception, ZEE has been at the forefront of showcasing our rich legacy, culture, traditions and above all, our nation's history. It has been our earnest endeavour to present our glorious history to the world. Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi is yet another strong step in this direction. We are extremely honoured, glad and proud that the President will be watching it before its theatrical release."

"It is an honour and a matter of pride that the First Citizen of India will be watching our work before its release," Shariq Patel, CEO of Zee Studios said. "Rani Lakshmi Bai is a national hero," says actor Kangana Ranaut, who plays the title role, "Our entire team is looking forward to presenting her story of strength and valour to the most important entity of the Republic of India."