Controversy erupts over Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s comments on ‘The Kashmir Files’ movie
2 years ago

Controversy erupts over Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s comments on ‘The Kashmir Files’ movie

The Hindu  

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, the jury head of the 53rd International Film Festival of India, on Monday described Hindi film ‘The Kashmir Files’ as “propaganda” and “vulgar”. In his speech at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, Mr. Lapid said he was “disturbed and shocked” to see the film being screened at the film festival. ‘Kashmir Files’ is not on vulgarity but on reality: Darshan Kumaar Mr. Lapid's remarks did not go down well with many. Anupam Kher reacts to the controversy Mr. Kher said it is “shameful” for Mr. Lapid to term the film “propaganda, vulgar” at the festival’s closing ceremony.

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

Vishal Bhardwaj says he didn't watch The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story: 'I was hearing that they are propaganda films'
1 year, 3 months ago

Vishal Bhardwaj says he didn't watch The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story: 'I was hearing that they are propaganda films'

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has said that he didn't watch The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story as he wanted to stay out of ‘sensitive subjects’. Vishal Bhardwaj spoke about The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story. Vishal on not watching The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story Vishal told PTI, "I didn’t see The Kashmir Files, The Kerala Story and I …

Kashmir Files and Razakar Files: Who will they help?
1 year, 3 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 …

Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi dedicate award to Kashmiri Pundits
1 year, 3 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 …

On ‘The Kashmir Files: Unreported,’ ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘OMG 2’: The anatomy of hate narratives and a reason for hope
1 year, 3 months ago

On ‘The Kashmir Files: Unreported,’ ‘Gadar 2’ and ‘OMG 2’: The anatomy of hate narratives and a reason for hope

The Hindu  

Art binds people to each other but sometimes when prejudice starts informing the craft, cinema becomes a tool to shape hostile propaganda against a community. In the last couple of weeks, we watched two varieties in the form of The Kashmir Files: Unreported and the much-anticipated sequel to Sunny Deol’s Gadar. It is pretty straightforward in The Kashmir Files and …

Is Kashmir Files Producer Abhishek Agarwal Joining Politics?
1 year, 4 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, 4 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 Agnihotri calls Prakash Raj 'Andhkaar Raj' after actor's 'nonsense' comment about The Kashmir Files
1 year, 10 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

Kaali poster, The Kashmir Files to Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha; Biggest controversies of 2022
2 years ago

Kaali poster, The Kashmir Files to Boycott Laal Singh Chaddha; Biggest controversies of 2022

India TV News  

The year 2022 was loaded with many exciting events as the world went back to normal after dull two years due to Covid19. There were many films that faced the heat for hurting the sentiments of people even before their release like 'Brahmastra', 'Kaali', 'The Kashmir Files' and others. Let's have a look at all the controversies related to the …

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

IFFI 2022 jury head Nadav Lapid controversy The Kashmir Files says he would hate to be patted on the back by politicians “who praise my work”
2 years ago

IFFI 2022 jury head Nadav Lapid controversy The Kashmir Files says he would hate to be patted on the back by politicians “who praise my work”

The Hindu  

He set the cat among the pigeons. Israeli writer-director Nadav Lapid has continued to stoutly defend his dismissal of Hindi film The Kashmir Files as “vulgar”, “propagandist” and unworthy of a shot at the Golden Peacock, the International Film Festival of India’s top prize. When Synonyms won at Berlin, the then Israeli culture minister in Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet, Miri Regev, …

IFFI jurors back Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's controversial comments on The Kashmir Files
2 years ago

IFFI jurors back Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's controversial comments on The Kashmir Files

Op India  

Few days back, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid stoked controversy with his “vulgar propaganda” comments about the film The Kashmir Files at the International Film Festival of India in Goa. In a joint statement posted on Twitter by one of the jurors, American film producer Jinko Gotoh, French film edition Pascale Chavance, and French documentary filmmaker Javier Angulo Barturen, said they …

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

Nadav Lapid gets support from fellow jury members on The Kashmir Files row
2 years ago

Nadav Lapid gets support from fellow jury members on The Kashmir Files row

The Hindu  

Three of Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s fellow jury members have come out in his support, posting a statement to this effect on Twitter. Mr. Lapid had termed “vulgar” and “propaganda” the film The Kashmir Files, triggering a row at the International Film Festival of India, Goa. In a statement published early on Saturday morning, jury member Jinko Gotoh, an Oscar-nominated …

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

Patralekha Chatterjee | In a democracy, we need all the stories, all voices...
2 years ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | In a democracy, we need all the stories, all voices...

Deccan Chronicle  

How do we remember a horrific chapter of our history, or a personal tragedy? Comments by renowned Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, jury head of the International Film Festival of India, Goa, at the closing ceremony, and the strong backlash thereafter put the film back on the front pages. In the spirit of the festival, we can surely accept critical discussion, …

Apologies if my remarks were interpreted differently: Nadav Lapid on ‘The Kashmir Files’ controversy
2 years ago

Apologies if my remarks were interpreted differently: Nadav Lapid on ‘The Kashmir Files’ controversy

The Hindu  

Offering a "total apology" if his remarks on "The Kashmir Files" had been misinterpreted, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has said his aim was not to insult the Kashmiri Pandit community or those who had suffered. Mr. Lapid also dismissed claims made by IFFI international jury member Sudipto Sen, who had said the comments on Mr. Agnihotri's directorial were the Israeli …

Mehbooba backs IFFI jury head’s criticism of ‘The Kashmir Files’
2 years ago

Mehbooba backs IFFI jury head’s criticism of ‘The Kashmir Files’

The Hindu  

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday backed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s criticism of The Kashmir Files movie at the International Film Festival of India’s closing ceremony. “Finally, someone called out a movie that was nothing but sheer propaganda promoted by the ruling party to demonise Muslims especially Kashmiris and widen the …

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

IFFI Row: Nadav Lapid Was Playing To The Gallery of Islamo-Leftists - News18
2 years ago

IFFI Row: Nadav Lapid Was Playing To The Gallery of Islamo-Leftists - News18

News 18  

Few films have raised a storm as strong as The Kashmir Files in recent times. A film made nearly thirty years after the original events that unfolded in Kashmir since 1989 has gained attention of everyone alike for its provocative, bold and in your face portrayal of the plight of Kashmiri Hindus. The latest one to do this is an …

Israeli director defends criticism of India ‘propaganda’ movie after backlash: ‘Someone needs to speak up’
2 years ago

Israeli director defends criticism of India ‘propaganda’ movie after backlash: ‘Someone needs to speak up’

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 Nadav Lapid, the Israeli filmmaker …

Adivi Sesh reacts to Nadav Lapid’s comment on The Kashmir Files at IFFI, says it's 'surely not great decorum'
2 years ago

Adivi Sesh reacts to Nadav Lapid’s comment on The Kashmir Files at IFFI, says it's 'surely not great decorum'

Hindustan Times  

Actor Adivi Sesh, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming Telugu film HIT 2, has reacted to the comments made by IFFI 2022 jury head Nadav Lapid against Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files, calling it a 'propaganda, vulgar' film. Major writer-actor Adivi Sesh has reacted to Nadav Lapid's comment. In an interview with Times Now digital, Sesh …

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

OPINION | The Kashmir Files: Lapid’s remark is vulgar, not the movie
2 years ago

OPINION | The Kashmir Files: Lapid’s remark is vulgar, not the movie

India TV News  

Kashmir Files controversy : The disparaging remark made by an Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid about the movie ‘The Kashmir Files’ triggered a strong backlash in India and the Israeli ambassador had to tender an apology. We were, all of us, disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, ‘The Kashmir Files’, that felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate …

Nadav Lapid on his 'propaganda' comment for The Kashmir Files, calls it 'cheap manipulation to incite people' | Exclusive
2 years ago

Nadav Lapid on his 'propaganda' comment for The Kashmir Files, calls it 'cheap manipulation to incite people' | Exclusive

India Today  

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid whose comments regarding The Kashmir Files at the 53rd International Indian Film Awards in Goa did not really go down with the people, sparked criticism from all across. NADAV LAPID CLARIFIES HIS REMARKS ON THE KASHMIR FILES During his appearance, Nadav, who was also the jury head, clarified that his comment was considered a cheap manipulation …

Politicians have a way of making profit out of controversies: Nadav Lapid to India Today
2 years ago

Politicians have a way of making profit out of controversies: Nadav Lapid to India Today

India Today  

In an exclusive interview to India Today’s Rahul Kanwal, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid spoke at length about the controversy over his comments on The Kashmir Files. The filmmaker stirred a massive controversy after he called "The Kashmir Files" a 'vulgar' and 'propaganda' film during the closing ceremony of the film festival, held in Goa. Speaking at the closing ceremony of …

Moment before Kashmir Files remark, Nadav Lapid had THIS to say about Indian national anthem
2 years ago

Moment before Kashmir Files remark, Nadav Lapid had THIS to say about Indian national anthem

India Today  

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s recent comments about The Kashmir Files during the closing ceremony of International Film Festival of India 2022 at Goa have snowballed into a raging controversy. Lapid was the jury head at IFFI Goa with the other jury members being US producer Jinko Gotoh, French editor Pascale Chavance, Spanish filmmaker and critic Javier Angulo and Indian filmmaker …

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

Kashmiri Pandits hit out at Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, want him deported immediately
2 years ago

Kashmiri Pandits hit out at Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, want him deported immediately

The Hindu  

Kashmiri Pandits, whose parents were killed by terrorists in the Valley, lashed out at Israeli film director Nadav Lapid on November 29 for terming the Bollywood movie 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda movie" and "vulgar". Mr. Lapid, viewed as an anti-establishment filmmaker, had described 'The Kashmir Files' as a "propaganda movie" and "vulgar" at the closing ceremony of the 53rd …

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

Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury head who slammed ‘The Kashmir Files’: He himself is vulgar and an opportunist
2 years ago

Anupam Kher reacts to IFFI jury head who slammed ‘The Kashmir Files’: He himself is vulgar and an opportunist

The Hindu  

Veteran actor Anupam Kher of the 'The Kashmir Files' fame on Tuesday said it is "shameful" on the part of IFFI jury head Nadav Lapid to term the film as "propaganda and vulgar" at the festival's closing ceremony. During the closing ceremony of the IFFI on On November 28, Lapid termed 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda, vulgar film", adding that …

Nadav Lapid | The Israeli filmmaker who criticised ‘The Kashmir Files’ at IFFI
2 years ago

Nadav Lapid | The Israeli filmmaker who criticised ‘The Kashmir Files’ at IFFI

The Hindu  

The story so far: Critically acclaimed Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has found himself at the centre of a controversy after he described director Vivek Agnihotri’s film ‘The Kashmir Files’ as “vulgar” and “propaganda” at the closing ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India late on Monday, November 28. Mr. Lapid, the jury chief at this year’s edition of …

Anupam Kher says Nadav Lapid is 'vulgar and opportunist' amid The Kashmir Files-IFFI controversy
2 years ago

Anupam Kher says Nadav Lapid is 'vulgar and opportunist' amid The Kashmir Files-IFFI controversy

Hindustan Times  

Anupam Kher has labelled Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid as ‘vulgar and opportunist’ after the latter's comment on the actor's film The Kashmir Files. Anupam Kher calls Nadav Lapid an "opportunist" and "vulgar". In his speech at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, Nadav Lapid - the jury head - had said, “All of us were disturbed and shocked by the …

Israeli filmmaker comments on Kashmir film stoke controversy
2 years 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 …

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

SC lawyer files police complaint against IFFI jury head for remarks on Kashmir Files
2 years ago

SC lawyer files police complaint against IFFI jury head for remarks on Kashmir Files

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A practising lawyer of the Supreme Court on Tuesday filed a complaint with Goa police against International Film Festival of India Jury Head Nadav Lapid for allegedly abusing Hindu community sacrifice made in Kashmir by calling the movie 'The Kashmir Files' as 'vulgar' and 'propaganda'. Advocate Vineet Jindal has filed a complaint against Nadav Lapid and sought registration …

BJP's Amit Malviya slams Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s criticism of The Kashmir Files
2 years ago

BJP's Amit Malviya slams Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s criticism of The Kashmir Files

Firstpost  

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, who headed the jury, described The Kashmir Files as “propaganda” and “vulgar” and said he was “shocked” and “disturbed” by its inclusion in the competitive section at the fest. New Delhi: BJP’s Amit Malviya on Tuesday compared Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid’s condemnation of ‘The Kashmir Files’ to the denial of Holocaust, the killing of millions of …

Advocate Vineet Jindal files complaint against Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid for calling The Kashmir Files movie 'vulgar propaganda'
2 years ago

Advocate Vineet Jindal files complaint against Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid for calling The Kashmir Files movie 'vulgar propaganda'

Op India  

On November 29, Advocate Vineet Jindal filed a complaint against Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid for calling the genocide of the Hindu Community in Kashmir as ‘vulgar propaganda’. That felt to us like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival.” In his complaint, Jindal said, “The statement given by Nadav is totally …

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

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

Firstpost  

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 …

Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena’s out-on-bail Sanjay Raut opens his mouth again, says more pandits killed after release of Kashmir Files than by Islamists in 90s
2 years ago

Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena’s out-on-bail Sanjay Raut opens his mouth again, says more pandits killed after release of Kashmir Files than by Islamists in 90s

Op India  

Uddhav Thackeray Shiv Sena’s Sanjay Raut, recently released from jail on bail, has opened his mouth against and waded into the controversy stirred after Israeli filmmaker and Palestinian sympathiser, Nadav Lapid, called the Kashmir Files movie by Vivek Agnihotri a “propaganda” movie. On November 29, an Israeli filmmaker and International Film Festival of India jury chairman Nadav Lapid called filmmaker …

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