Vivek Agnihotri on The Kashmir Files: 'I wanted to make a film about people who did not pick up guns'
2 years, 10 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri on The Kashmir Files: 'I wanted to make a film about people who did not pick up guns'

Firstpost  

“There are so many stories about India that reflect everything but the truth. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is currently awaiting the release of his film The Kashmir Files. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Vivek Agnihotri speaks about The Kashmir Files, his journey, the message he wants to give through his films, and more. A lot of people ask me what made me work on The Kashmir Files, and I appreciate it, but why does no one ask directors who make love stories or action thrillers this question. There is a dialogue where someone asks – “Why didn’t they speak up?” and Mithun Chakraborty replies – “Toote hue log bolte nahi, unhe suna jaata hai” [Broken people cannot talk, you make an effort to listen to them>.

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'Abhishek Agarwal stood by The Kashmir Files when the world rejected it,' says Vivek Agnihotri
1 month ago

'Abhishek Agarwal stood by The Kashmir Files when the world rejected it,' says Vivek Agnihotri

Firstpost  

The Kashmir Files, which garnered widespread acclaim and sparked important discussions, owed much of its success to the resilience and conviction of its creators In a heartfelt Instagram post, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri expressed his profound gratitude towards producer Abhishek Agarwal for his unwavering support during the making of The Kashmir Files. “When the world rejected #TheKashmirFiles, one man stood by …

Abhishek Agarwal Stood By 'The Kashmir Files' When The World Rejected It: Vivek Agnihotri
1 month ago

Abhishek Agarwal Stood By 'The Kashmir Files' When The World Rejected It: Vivek Agnihotri

ABP News  

In a heartfelt Instagram post, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri expressed his profound gratitude towards producer Abhishek Agarwal for his unwavering support during the making of The Kashmir Files. Vivek Agnihotri praises producer Abhishek Agarwal Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “When the world rejected #TheKashmirFiles, one man stood by it unconditionally—my younger brother, a committed Hindu volunteer, a gem of a person and one …

I have liberty to choose my subject, says director Vivek Agnihotri
4 months, 3 weeks ago

I have liberty to choose my subject, says director Vivek Agnihotri

Hindustan Times  

Kolkata, Director Vivek Agnihotri, who was accused of making propaganda movies, said he has the liberty to choose his subject. I have liberty to choose my subject, says director Vivek Agnihotri Agnihotri’s 2022 film 'The Kashmir Files' depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from the North Indian state following members of the community being killed by terrorists. Agnihotri told PTI …

Vivek Agnihotri reacts to action against Arundhati Roy, posts The Kashmir Files scene clip: ‘Villain was based on…’
7 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri reacts to action against Arundhati Roy, posts The Kashmir Files scene clip: ‘Villain was based on…’

Hindustan Times  

Director-producer Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri on Saturday claimed that the “villain” character shown in his movie The Kashmir Files was based on real people, and the “Left ecosystem" was angry with him because he showed the “real face of the villains of Kashmir.” His reaction comes a day after Raj Niwas officials said Delhi lieutenant governor VK Saxena has accorded sanction …

'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri appointed as the ambassador by Himachal Pradesh Government for this reason
10 months, 3 weeks ago

'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri appointed as the ambassador by Himachal Pradesh Government for this reason

Firstpost  

Responding to the same, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said, “Thank you for your blessings and words. I want to thank you for being there on the occasion of the good work” Recently, Himachal Pradesh Government conducted an initiative where they took care of children suffering from Muscular Dystrophy. The Government appointed Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri as the ambassador and expressed gratitude to …

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Vivek Agnihotri for The Vaccine War: ‘Indians are filled with pride’
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Narendra Modi congratulates Vivek Agnihotri for The Vaccine War: ‘Indians are filled with pride’

Hindustan Times  

PM Narendra Modi hailed filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's latest release The Vaccine War in his recent speech. Narendra Modi on The Vaccine War Modi said in Hindi, “I have heard that a film called The Vaccine War has been released, which depicts the relentless efforts of our country's scientists who worked day and night, dedicating themselves to the cause of fighting …

Interview | Vaccine War celebrates power of India, scientists, women: Vivek Agnihotri
1 year, 3 months ago

Interview | Vaccine War celebrates power of India, scientists, women: Vivek Agnihotri

Deccan Chronicle  

Science can become politically contentious. It is like somebody making a love story but doesn’t mean he is in love all the time, or if somebody is making a war movie, it doesn't mean he has to be a soldier. The Kashmir Files, irrespective of what people say, never had intent to demonise Muslims. Muslims tell me, sir, thanks for …

The Vaccine War director Vivek Agnihotri reveals studios offered him Rs 300 crore to make Kashmir Files 2
1 year, 3 months ago

The Vaccine War director Vivek Agnihotri reveals studios offered him Rs 300 crore to make Kashmir Files 2

Firstpost  

Touted to be India’s first bio-science cinema, The Vaccine War narrates story the of the scientists pivotal in developing the Covaxin After delivering an all-time blockbuster in the form of The Kashmir Files, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of The Vaccine War, which is set to hit the screens this Thursday at the box office. Touted …

The Kashmir Files 2 Soon? Vivek Agnihotri Claims Production Houses Offering Him Rs 300 Crore
1 year, 3 months ago

The Kashmir Files 2 Soon? Vivek Agnihotri Claims Production Houses Offering Him Rs 300 Crore

News 18  

Vivek Agnihotra has made a big claim saying after The Kashmir Files was released, several leading production houses approached him to make a sequel of the film. Agnihotri was speaking to Galatta Plus when he claimed that a number of production houses and renowned stars approaced him with offers asking him to make a sequel of The Kashmir Files. “I …

EXCLUSIVE | 'The Vaccine War' director Vivek Agnihotri confirms Mamta Banerjee's reference in his next 'The Delhi Files'
1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | 'The Vaccine War' director Vivek Agnihotri confirms Mamta Banerjee's reference in his next 'The Delhi Files'

Firstpost  

While speaking to Firstpost, the filmmaker also opened up on what inspired him to make The Vaccine War, the challenges he faced when the globe was under lockdown, and much more Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for his next film The Vaccine War, which is releasing on September 28 in cinemas. The research for The Vaccine War wasn’t a …

Kashmir Files and Razakar Files: Who will they help?
1 year, 4 months ago

Kashmir Files and Razakar Files: Who will they help?

Deccan Chronicle  

“Let truth be told. Police Action was not all sweets and roses Like with every military action throughout history across the world, “Police Action” had its share of atrocities. If some have to be made to feel guilty, face consequences and pay today for the atrocities by the Razakars, then why not the same logic applied for the atrocities of …

'Every Indian is loving it,' says Vivek Agnihotri on the early reviews of his film 'The Vaccine War'
1 year, 4 months ago

'Every Indian is loving it,' says Vivek Agnihotri on the early reviews of his film 'The Vaccine War'

Firstpost  

‘Thank you Washington D.C., for making this screening a huge success,’ wrote the filmmaker as a screening of the film took place recently Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for his upcoming film The Vaccine War, which releases on September 28. An early screening of the film happened in Washington D.C. and the filmmaker shared a video on his Twitter account, …

R Madhavan calls Vivek Agnihotri ‘master storyteller who makes you cheer, weep’ after watching The Vaccine War
1 year, 4 months ago

R Madhavan calls Vivek Agnihotri ‘master storyteller who makes you cheer, weep’ after watching The Vaccine War

Hindustan Times  

Actor R Madhavan has heaped praises adding that he is 'totally blown out' of his mind after watching director Vivek Agnihotri’s upcoming film The Vaccine War. R Madhavan praises Vivek Agnihotri He captioned the post, "Just saw The Vaccine War and totally blown out of my mind by the spectacular sacrifices and achievements of the Indian scientific community, which made …

Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi dedicate award to Kashmiri Pundits
1 year, 4 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi dedicate award to Kashmiri Pundits

Deccan Chronicle  

In a resounding victory for director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the acclaimed film "The Kashmir Files" secured the prestigious Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration at the 69th National Film Awards, held on Thursday. What sets "The Kashmir Files" apart is its narrative structure, which alternates between the student's contemporary pursuit in 2020 and the heart-wrenching experiences …

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah takes a jibe at 'The Kashmir Files' winning the National Integration
1 year, 4 months ago

Former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah takes a jibe at 'The Kashmir Files' winning the National Integration

Firstpost  

At the 69th National Film Awards that were announced on August 24, Vivek Agnihotri’s film won the award for Best film on National integration At the 69th National Film Awards that were announced on August 24, Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir Files won the award for Best film on National integration. Reacting to this, former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister …

‘Kashmir Files’ director to release another ‘true story’; check release date
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Kashmir Files’ director to release another ‘true story’; check release date

Live Mint  

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the director of The Kashmir Files, is going to release another “true story”. Following the massive success of The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri unveiled his subsequent cinematic venture, The Vaccine War, in November 2022. While specific details remain guarded, The Vaccine War is poised to uncover certain aspects of Indian bio-scientists and their endeavours in indigenous vaccine development. …

Interview: Vivek Agnihotri on why he sued Mamata Banerjee, his views on having Y-category security, The Delhi Files
1 year, 5 months ago

Interview: Vivek Agnihotri on why he sued Mamata Banerjee, his views on having Y-category security, The Delhi Files

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, basking in the success of The Kashmir Files and back with a web series The Kashmir Files Unreported, doesn't mince any words while sharing his thoughts on social media or otherwise. He didn't give it back to the critics but went on to sue West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee for calling her film ‘propaganda’. Vivek Agnihotri …

Is Kashmir Files Producer Abhishek Agarwal Joining Politics?
1 year, 5 months ago

Is Kashmir Files Producer Abhishek Agarwal Joining Politics?

Deccan Chronicle  

Tollywood financier-turned-producer Abhishek Agarwal moved to Bollywood and tasted massive success with ‘Kashmir Files’. He describes Bollywood director Vivek Agnihotri as a family member and their upcoming film ‘The Vaccine War’ is all set to release in September. He is also excited about his upcoming big ticket Telugu film ‘Tiger Nageswara Rao' with Tollywood Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja in the …

Anupam Kher makes BIG revelation for 'The Kashmir Files', says 'there is no interpretation of truth'
1 year, 5 months ago

Anupam Kher makes BIG revelation for 'The Kashmir Files', says 'there is no interpretation of truth'

India TV News  

Terming The Kashmir Files an 'internal truth', veteran actor Anupam Kher said there should not be any problem in speaking what is right. In his response, Kher said, "'The Kashmir Files' is our internal truth. About 'The Kashmir Files' The film, featuring Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty and Darshan Kumar, was released theatrically in March, last year. Now, Agnihotri …

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri: 'I have been a Naxal, and a leftist'
1 year, 5 months ago

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri: 'I have been a Naxal, and a leftist'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has said that he has been a ‘naxal’ and a leftist at different stages in his life, but later realised that being a critic can only end up in making one a 'frustrated person'. He also wrote a book titled Urban Naxals, that aimed at retelling his own story of grooming during college days to become …

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Lauds Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Success In Kashmir
1 year, 5 months ago

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Lauds Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' Success In Kashmir

ABP News  

New Delhi: The Christopher Nolan film ‘Oppenheimer’ opened in theatres last Friday and it has been making headlines ever since. Indian filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri took to social media to express his excitement about the overwhelming response to the science-based film Oppenheimer filling cinema halls. It’s heartening to see the first film to fill houses like this is a science …

The Kashmir Files Unreported trailer: Vivek Agnihotri says new web series will be more ‘heart-wrenching’ than film
1 year, 5 months ago

The Kashmir Files Unreported trailer: Vivek Agnihotri says new web series will be more ‘heart-wrenching’ than film

Hindustan Times  

After the commercial success of The Kashmir Files, director Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the trailer for the web series, The Kashmir Files Unreported. Vivek Agnihotri on The Kashmir Files Unreported Talking about The Kashmir Files Unreported that will premiere on ZEE5 soon, show producer Vivek Agnihotri said, “The genocide of Kashmir is a blot not only on India but on …

Vivek Agnihotri warns Babul Supriyo over his tweet on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, asks him to be 'careful of liars'
1 year, 8 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri warns Babul Supriyo over his tweet on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, asks him to be 'careful of liars'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took a dig at singer-politician Babul Supriyo and West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Vivek further added, "Mamata Banerjee said that The Kashmir Files and my upcoming film which is based on the genocide in Bengal are propaganda. We have sent a legal notice to CM Mamata Banerjee against the statement she made and asked her to …

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee for ‘defaming’ The Kashmir Files
1 year, 8 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee for ‘defaming’ The Kashmir Files

The Hindu  

Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri on May 9 said he has sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for defaming his movie The Kashmir Files. "I have, along with @AbhishekOfficl & Pallavi Joshi, sent a LEGAL NOTICE to the Chief Minister, Bengal @MamataOfficial for her false & highly defamatory statements made with malafide intention to defame us …

Vivek Agnihotri asks Mamata Banerjee for withdrawal of her comments on The Kashmir Files, sends legal notice
1 year, 8 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri asks Mamata Banerjee for withdrawal of her comments on The Kashmir Files, sends legal notice

Hindustan Times  

Day after West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a ban on The Kerala Story, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has revealed that he has sent a legal notice to her for her comments made about him and the film. Sharing a four-page-long notice sent to Mamata, Vivek wrote on Twitter on Tuesday, "BREAKING: I have, alongwith @AbhishekOfficl & …

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to CM Mamata for 'defamatory' remark against The Kashmir Files
1 year, 8 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to CM Mamata for 'defamatory' remark against The Kashmir Files

India Today  

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced that he has sent legal notice to Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of Bengal, with regards to her recent statements. In her recent statements, Mamata Banerjee alleged that movies like The Kashmir Files and the recently released The Kerala Story was made to humiliate a certain section of the society. VIVEK SENDS LEGAL NOTICE TO …

The Kashmir Files won the award for Best Film Of The Year, Vivek Agnihotri apologizes for not being able to attend
1 year, 9 months ago

The Kashmir Files won the award for Best Film Of The Year, Vivek Agnihotri apologizes for not being able to attend

Firstpost  

The filmmakers shared a poster of the Iconic Gold Awards 2023 featuring him and Pallavi Joshi and yet another picture of the award. While Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri created examples of success with his film The Kashmir files all across the globe, he is gearing up for his next ‘The Vaccine War’ that is currently running into post-production. As we saw …

Vivek Agnihotri Dedicates The Kashmir Files' Dadasaheb Phalke Award 'To All Victims Of Terrorism'
1 year, 10 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri Dedicates The Kashmir Files' Dadasaheb Phalke Award 'To All Victims Of Terrorism'

News 18  

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s latest directorial The Kashmir Files has won the Best Film trophy at the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Awards 2023 that was held last night. Proud that #TheKashmirFiles got the #BestFilmAward.” Take a look at the posts : ANNOUNCEMENT:#TheKashmirFiles wins the ‘Best Film’ award at #DadaSahebPhalkeAwards2023. “This award is dedicated to all the victims of terrorism and to all …

Vivek Agnihotri calls Prakash Raj 'Andhkaar Raj' after actor's 'nonsense' comment about The Kashmir Files
1 year, 11 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri calls Prakash Raj 'Andhkaar Raj' after actor's 'nonsense' comment about The Kashmir Files

India Today  

At a recent event, actor Prakash Raj stirred controversy with his comments on Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files. VIVEK AGNIHOTRI HITS BACK ON PRAKASH RAJ Sharing the video where Prakash Raj can be seen slamming The Kashmir Files and Vivek Agnihotri, the director reacted strongly. He wrote on Twitter, “A small, people’s film #TheKashmirFiles has given sleepless nights to #UrbanNaxals …

Vivek Agnihotri hits back after Prakash Raj's The Kashmir Files criticism, calls him 'urban Naxal', 'Andhkar Raj'
1 year, 11 months ago

Vivek Agnihotri hits back after Prakash Raj's The Kashmir Files criticism, calls him 'urban Naxal', 'Andhkar Raj'

Hindustan Times  

Vivek tweeted Thursday morning, “A small, people’s film #TheKashmirFiles has given sleepless nights to #UrbanNaxals so much that one of their Pidi is troubled even after one year, calling its viewer’s barking dogs. Forever.” During his session at the recently held Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters in Kerala, Prakash Raj spoke about The Kashmir Files. Calling it a nonsense film, …

Prakash Raj calls The Kashmir Files nonsense: 'International jury spit on them'
1 year, 11 months ago

Prakash Raj calls The Kashmir Files nonsense: 'International jury spit on them'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Prakash Raj has vehemently criticised The Kashmir Files, calling it 'one of the nonsense films'. Prakash Raj has called The Kashmir Files 'one of the nonsense films'. At the event, Prakash said, "The Kashmir Files is one of the nonsense films, but we know who produced it. But you can’t fool people all the time.” Last year, Israeli filmmaker …

The Kashmir Files Re-release: When and where to watch Anupam Kher's movie again in cinemas and OTT
1 year, 11 months ago

The Kashmir Files Re-release: When and where to watch Anupam Kher's movie again in cinemas and OTT

India TV News  

The Kashmir Files Re-releases: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's directorial The Kashmir Files amassed massive popularity when it released in India in march last year. Starring Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar and others, The Kashmir Files is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the early 1990s and how it led to the region-based killings. DON'T MISS …

Vivek Agnihotri responds to Saeed Mirza's criticism of The Kashmir Files: 'Let us meet again after The Delhi Files'
2 years ago

Vivek Agnihotri responds to Saeed Mirza's criticism of The Kashmir Files: 'Let us meet again after The Delhi Files'

Hindustan Times  

A day after screenwriter and director Saeed Akhtar Mirza called his film The Kashmir Files ‘garbage’, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has responded to the statement and with a promo tweet for his next film. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri responds to Saeed Mirza's comment on The Kashmir Files. Be human and try to understand.” Earlier this year, Vivek had announced that he …

Vivek Agnihotri reacts as Ashoke Pandit equates ‘trolling' of Pathaan with 'attack on The Kashmir Files'
2 years ago

Vivek Agnihotri reacts as Ashoke Pandit equates ‘trolling' of Pathaan with 'attack on The Kashmir Files'

Hindustan Times  

Director Vivek Agnihotri has reacted after filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said that if the 'attack on The Kashmir Files was wrong, then the same applies to Pathaan'. Director Vivek Agnihotri has responded to filmmaker Ashoke Pandit's tweets on ‘attack and trolling’ of The Kashmir Files and Pathaan. Ashoke Pandit wrote, "If abusing and trolling @vivekagnihotri was right & hence the entire …

The Kashmir Files is 'garbage', says screenwriter Saeed Akhtar Mirza: The point is not to take sides
2 years ago

The Kashmir Files is 'garbage', says screenwriter Saeed Akhtar Mirza: The point is not to take sides

Hindustan Times  

Screenwriter and director Saeed Akhtar Mirza has called The Kashmir Files 'garbage' and added that the 'point is not to take sides'. The Kashmir Files is directed by Vivek Agnihotri and stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumaar and others. The Kashmir Files stars Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, and Pallavi Joshi among others. Recently, a row erupted over …

Discourse on Kashmiri Pandits must move beyond ‘The Kashmir Files’
2 years, 1 month ago

Discourse on Kashmiri Pandits must move beyond ‘The Kashmir Files’

Firstpost  

If the BJP is serious about addressing the issues faced by Kashmiri Pandits, it needs to think beyond The Kashmir Files so that there are no more files to be made in the future Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s remarks on The Kashmir Files, a film based on the persecution of Kashmiri Pandits by Islamists in Kashmir, at the 53rd edition …

'The Kashmir Files' row: Three IFFI jurors back Nadav Lapid, Indian member Sudipto Sen differs
2 years, 1 month ago

'The Kashmir Files' row: Three IFFI jurors back Nadav Lapid, Indian member Sudipto Sen differs

Firstpost  

Sen’s assertion comes after three members - American producer Jinko Gotoh, French film editor Pascale Chavance and French documentary filmmaker Javier Angulo Barturen - released a statement on Twitter endorsing Lapid’s comments that caused a huge controversy earlier this week. New Delhi: Sudipto Sen, the lone Indian in the jury board of the just-concluded International Film Festival of India, Saturday …

A film’s worth, a juror’s conscience and a regime’s agenda: ‘The Kashmir Files’ case
2 years, 1 month ago

A film’s worth, a juror’s conscience and a regime’s agenda: ‘The Kashmir Files’ case

The Hindu  

George Orwell famously said all art is propaganda. The novelist and literary critic’s statement became relevant all over again as the 53rd edition of the International Film Festival of India suddenly came alive during its closing ceremony when the head of the international jury Nadav Lapid described The Kashmir Files, one of the 15 films in the international competitive section, …

‘The Kashmir Files’ row | Nadav Lapid says he can recognise propaganda disguised as a movie
2 years, 1 month ago

‘The Kashmir Files’ row | Nadav Lapid says he can recognise propaganda disguised as a movie

The Hindu  

Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film "The Kashmir Files", Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav Lapid said he stands by his remarks as he "knows how to recognise propaganda disguised as a movie". Reacting to the backlash he received for calling "The Kashmir Files" a "vulgar" and "propaganda" movie, Mr. Lapid said …

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid on 'The Kashmir Files': 'This is a very crude, manipulative and violent propaganda film'
2 years, 1 month ago

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid on 'The Kashmir Files': 'This is a very crude, manipulative and violent propaganda film'

Firstpost  

Reacting to the backlash he received for calling “The Kashmir Files” a “vulgar” and “propaganda” movie, Lapid said making bad films is not a crime, but the Vivek Agnihotri directorial is “crude, manipulative and violent”. Unfazed by the widespread criticism of his comments against the Hindi film “ The Kashmir Files ”, Israeli director and IFFI international jury chair Nadav …

‘Kashmir Files Unreported’: Post IFFI row, Vivek Agnihotri announces ‘Kashmir Files’ follow-up film
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Kashmir Files Unreported’: Post IFFI row, Vivek Agnihotri announces ‘Kashmir Files’ follow-up film

The Hindu  

A day after he challenged the International Film Festival of India jury and Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid to prove that events depicted in his film The Kashmir Files are false, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has announced a follow-up film titled The Kashmir Files Unreported to “expose the whole truth.” Earlier this week, on the closing day of the 53rd edition of …

The Kashmir Files Row: From Vivek Agnihotri to Swara Bhaskar, Here's How Celebs Reacted
2 years, 1 month ago

The Kashmir Files Row: From Vivek Agnihotri to Swara Bhaskar, Here's How Celebs Reacted

ABP News  

New Delhi: 'The Kashmir Files' fails to run out of controversy. The film generated controversy after the Israeli director Nadav Lapid, who chaired the 53rd International Film Festival of India as the head of the jury, called 'The Kashmir Files' a 'propoganda' and 'vulgar film'. Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon took to his twitter handle and shared pointers bringing …

Will stop making films if Lapid can prove any event of ‘Kashmir Files’ not absolute truth: Vivek Agnihotri
2 years, 1 month ago

Will stop making films if Lapid can prove any event of ‘Kashmir Files’ not absolute truth: Vivek Agnihotri

The Hindu  

"The Kashmir Files" director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said he will quit filmmaking if intellectuals, including Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, are able to prove that events depicted in his film are false. A day after Mr. Lapid, who served as the chairperson of IFFI's international jury termed "The Kashmir Files" "vulgar and propaganda", Mr. Agnihotri challenged his detractors saying he …

Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Israel’s envoy to India on Tuesday denounced a filmmaker from his country after he called a blockbuster Bollywood film on disputed Kashmir a “propaganda” and “vulgar movie” at a film festival, stoking a debate about recent history that fuels the ongoing conflict. Naor Gilon, Israel’s ambassador to India, said he was “extremely hurt” by comments made by …

Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy
2 years, 1 month ago

Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israel’s envoy to India on Tuesday denounced a …

Pallavi Joshi: 'Overwhelmed how people rose to defend The Kashmir Files against the rude statement of a genocide denier'
2 years, 1 month ago

Pallavi Joshi: 'Overwhelmed how people rose to defend The Kashmir Files against the rude statement of a genocide denier'

Firstpost  

Actor-Producer Pallavi Joshi took to her Instagram account and shared a note, talking about the statement of Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid on The Kashmir Files at IFFI Goa 2022. Ever since Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has called Vivek Agnihotri’s film The Kashmir files vulgar and something that promotes propaganda, there have been all sorts of reactions floating around on social …

The Kashmir Files: Row after film festival judge calls Modi-backed movie ‘vulgar propaganda’
2 years, 1 month ago

The Kashmir Files: Row after film festival judge calls Modi-backed movie ‘vulgar propaganda’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A contentious Indian film endorsed …

Salvatore Babones’s cryptic dig at Nadav Lapid: 'Funny… juries promote films that we find shocking, disturbing'
2 years, 1 month ago

Salvatore Babones’s cryptic dig at Nadav Lapid: 'Funny… juries promote films that we find shocking, disturbing'

Firstpost  

In his speech at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, jury chief Nadav Lapid called Vivek Agnihotri directed ‘The Kashmir Files’ a ‘propaganda and vulgar’ film and said that he was ‘shocked and disturbed’ by its inclusion in the competitive section New Delhi: In a cryptic tweet, American sociologist and professor at University of Sydney Salvatore Babones called the ‘The …

The Kashmir Files controversy: Nadav Lapid's remark was 'completely his personal opinion', says filmmaker Sudipto Sen
2 years, 1 month ago

The Kashmir Files controversy: Nadav Lapid's remark was 'completely his personal opinion', says filmmaker Sudipto Sen

Firstpost  

Sudipto Sen said that the jury members “don’t indulge in any kind of political comments” New Delhi: International Film Festival of India 2022 jury member Sudipto Sen has said jury head Nadav Lapid’s remark about The Kashmir Files “was completely his personal opinion”. The jury of the 53rd International Film Festival of India in Goa has slammed The Kashmir Files, …

Don't agree with Nadav Lapid's remarks on 'The Kashmir Files', says Israeli diplomat on IFFI row
2 years, 1 month ago

Don't agree with Nadav Lapid's remarks on 'The Kashmir Files', says Israeli diplomat on IFFI row

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New Delhi: IFFI Jury Head Nadav Lapid’s comments on ‘The Kashmir Files’ have not gone well and have been drawing flak from the masses. Now, Israel’s Consul General to Midwest Kobbi Shoshani has said that he watched the Vivek Agnihotri directorial and holds a “different opinion” than Lapid. Replying to a post on Twitter, Shoshani said: “I saw ‘The Kashmir …

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