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Nana Patekar's Viral Cyber Safety Film Hits 1.9 Cr Views
8 Oct
Summary
- Nana Patekar starred in a UP Police cyber-awareness film.
- The film, 'Scam Files: Digital Arrest,' has nearly 1.90 crore views.
- DGP expressed gratitude for Patekar's memorable performance.
Veteran actor Nana Patekar recently starred in a public-awareness campaign for the Uttar Pradesh Police, a collaboration that produced the cyber-awareness film 'Scam Files: Digital Arrest.' This 5.27-minute film is based on an actual digital arrest attempt that occurred in Kanpur.
Patekar, who has a long-standing image as a screen cop, portrayed a vigilant citizen in the film, refusing to fall victim to cyber fraudsters. The project was initiated by IPS officer Rahul Srivastava, who approached Patekar with the idea to educate the public about the growing threat of digital arrests.
Directed by Raj Shandilya and scripted by Srivastava, the film has achieved remarkable success, accumulating nearly 1.90 crore views across multiple digital platforms. This includes significant viewership on the UP Police's social media channels, such as YouTube, Instagram, X, and Facebook, in addition to broader reach on other digital avenues.
Reflecting on Patekar's involvement, UP DGP Rajeev Krishna expressed deep gratitude for his participation, noting that the actor's memorable performance in 'Scam Files: Digital Arrest' would always be cherished.
