The state of Gujarat has a Prohibition law on alcohol that prevents the sale, purchase, and consumption of alcoholic drinks. This law has been in force since May 1, 1960. This was mainly put to force as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi (who hailed from Gujarat).
Rahul Dholakia’s (of Parzania 2005 fame) next venture is based on the same issue and addresses how prohibition triggers the illegal selling, buying, and consumption of hooch (which can be poisonous sometimes). This issue has never been explored in Bollywood and it maybe possible that Dholakia’s next National Award is around the corner (Parzania won a National award for Best Direction) .
The film covers all related issues from revenues to religion, the politics of prohibition to communalism and the mafia involved. According to sources, there will be 3 lead characters although the characters have not yet been finalized.
The 2009 Gujarat hooch tragedy occurred in July 2009, resulting in the death of 136 people from consumption of bootleg liquor. Because of its illegal nature, the liquor is aged in barrels and it sometimes contains impurities and off flavors. On rare occasions, it may contain dangerous levels of toxic alcohols which can be fatal.
