The film, Vartmaan, that marks the debut of designer Rocky S as a producer, was watched by none other than anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare. The reason -- Anna had some apprehensions since it was said to be Anti-Anna Hazare film. Hence, the director,
Manish Gupta, and the producer. Mridul Singhvi (nephew of Rocky S), travelled to Anna’s remote village in the interiors of Maharashtra – Ralegaon Siddhi where a private screening was held.
But after watching it Anna green signalled the venture. The modern Gandhian was simply elated and even spent hours discussing corruption and the current political scenario with the director and the producer.
Manish Gupta said, "I explained to Anna that film was not against him but merely raised a pertinent question -- whether it is possible to wipe out corruption completely! The message I put across it is important to cleanse oneself than clean others. Every citizen must strive to become honest in his own profession first before raising a finger at any politician."
Anna’s signed-off line to the duo was “
tumne thik dikhaya tumhari film mein ke koi bhi sirf topi pehen lene se Anna nahin ban jaataa. Bahot tyaag karna padta hai.”