Salman Khan Thanks UP CM Akhilesh Yadav For Making 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan'
Tax-Free

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has thanked Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav and his government for making his latest offering, "Bajrangi Bhaijaan", tax-free in the state. The 49-year-old actor took to twitter to share this information

Bajrangi Bhaijaan is tax free in UP . We thank the Govt of Uttar Pradesh . @yadavakhilesh

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) July 23, 2015

Bajrangi Bhaijaan, which surpassed the 100 crore mark in its opening weekend itself, was made tax-free after director Kabir Khan requested the Chief Minister, in a meeting. 

During the meeting, Akhilesh told Kabir that the state offers immense possibilities for film production and the state government has unveiled an attractive and convenient film policy, which has enticed many filmmakers into shooting in the state. 

The state has made many films tax-free in the past which include Tevar, Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho, Hamari Adhuri Kahani andMasaan.