The Sabarmati Report public reviews : The Sabarmati Report was released on November 15. Based on the Sabarmati Express tragedy, the film has garnered mixed reviews , with some praising its emotional ... Based on the 2002 Godhra train burning tragedy, in which 59 people, mostly Hindu pilgrims and karsevaks returning from a ceremony in Ayodhya, died in a fire, The Sabarmati Report is a... " The Sabarmati Report " endeavors to shed light on the harrowing events surrounding the 2002 Godhra train burning incident. Vikrant Massey delivers a compelling performance as Samar Kumar, an entertainment journalist thrust into the heart of a national tragedy. Quick take: The Sabarmati Report is a documentary style film which looks into the 2002 Godhra incident.