Kashmir Files

2022 - 3 - 12

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files is a ‘brutally’ honest take (unknown)

Film: The Kashmir Files. Director: Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. Cast: Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Chinmay Mandlekar, ...

It’s through the four friends – an IAS officer, a doctor, a cop and a reporter that the film recounts the 90s. While one has read and seen the news, the pathos of being displaced makes a lasting impression. It’s the rather marathon speech which loses the momentum at the end. Vivek Agnihotri’s directional (The Tashkent Files was his last in 2019), The Kashmir Files flits between Kashmir, on the fateful January 19, 1990 and Delhi 2016. From a Pandit having faith in his land and hoping to live a regular life, to his ashes coming back to his ‘home’, The Kashmir Files goes a full circle encompassing the harrowing, traumatic, unbearable turn of events. The love for your land, of being wronged, and not heard at that...the storyline, touches different sore points – how the entire police, hospitals, media, judiciary was rendered helpless.

The Kashmir Files team meets PM Modi; thanks prime minister for appreciation (unknown)

The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, his wife and actress Pallavi Joshi, and the film's producer Abhishek, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

So far, the film has minted Rs 12.05 crore at the domestic box office. On its opening day, the film had minted Rs 3.55 crore at the domestic box office. The Kashmir Files managed to collect Rs 8.50 crore at the domestic box office on Saturday i.e. its second day of release.

Vivek Agnihotri’s film earns Rs 12.05 cr; Hansal Mehta says ‘you have succeeded outside the system’ (unknown)

The Kashmir Files box office collection Day 2: From Friday's Rs 3.55 crore to Saturday's Rs 8.50 crore, this Vivek Agnihotri movie made a huge jump.

“Congratulations @vivekagnihotri for #TheKashmirFiles. You have succeeded outside the system, on your own terms. East, West, North, South, #BO is on 🔥🔥🔥… This film is UNSTOPPABLE… Fri 3.55 cr, Sat 8.50 cr. Agnihotri has penned the script with Saurabh M Pandey.

Anupam Kher film sees phenomenal jump, crosses ₹12 crore (unknown)

The Kashmir Files box office day 2 collection: The Anupam Kher-starrer film directed by Vivek Agnihotri saw a huge jump in earnings on Saturday, ...

The trend in Gujarat / Saurashtra is looking extraordinary on Sunday and it could be that the film easily crosses 1 crore nett in the state which you could not even imagine for a film like this," the report stated. Krishna’s journey and the story of finding the truth about what happened to his family needed more conviction and clarity." Just when you are feeling terrible for what happened to Pushkar and his family, Krishna’s quest to find the truth about his family’s massacre takes over and you immediately switch to present-day. (Also read: The Kashmir Files movie review: Anupam Kher is the soul of this gut-wrenching film that's brazen and brutal) East, West, North, South, #BO is on (fire emoji)… This film is unstoppable… Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter on Sunday morning to share the news about The Kashmir Files' box office run.

The Kashmir Files tries showing 1990 exodus 'truth' but Vivek Agnihotri gives it death blow (unknown)

It could have been a stunning tribute to the Kashmiri Pandits' cause, but Agnihotri's personal opinions tank the film's credibility.

Vivek Agnihotri called the film “truth of Kashmir ” and rightly shows the infamous Nadimarg massacre of 2003 when 24 Kashmiri Pandits were reportedly killed. But Agnihotri’s ‘truth’ shows his involvement in the Nadimarg massacre, which had actually involved another terrorist called Zia Mustafa of an altogether separate terrorist organisation. They are shocked to know that Krishna didn’t know the true story of his father’s death. He is caught in the middle of two opposing narratives of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus of 1990. The Kashmir Files then becomes a journey of discovering the truth for Krishna. In one among many traumatic scenes, Krishna’s father, hiding in a container of rice, is killed by a local terrorist. One side is represented by the pro-Azaadi JNU professor (Pallavi Joshi) who is gaining a lot of support on the campus for her ‘Kashmir cause’. On the other side is Nath, who has been struggling for 30 years to get justice for the exodus, which the professor claims is a sham.

The Kashmir Files team meets PM Narendra Modi, receives appreciation for film (unknown)

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, his wife and actress Pallavi Joshi, and the film's producer Abhishek met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'The Kashmir Files' Review From the Eyes of an Indian Muslim (unknown)

The most awaited film based on true events of the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindus, 'The Kashmir Files' has been released on 11 March.

The movie brings out the brutal truth of the Kashmiri Hindu genocide which was not told ever. I have seen very few Kashmiri Muslims, likes of Sualeh Keen, Arshia Malik , Khalid Baig and a few others who for last 1 decade have on hundreds of occassions written about the sufferings of their once existent Hindu Minority. Sadly I have not seen even thousands of Kashmiri Muslims speak about Pandits. Many even openly mock their plight, their tragedy. Also I know the societal pressures likes of Sualeh Keen, Arshia and Khalid feel time to time for speaking about Kashmiri Pandit Victims. Hence I am skeptical of the number of Kashmiri Muslims who genuinely feel some sense of shame and sadness regarding what happened to their Hindu minority. The reality though is completely the opposite. Forget all other reasons and just watch to know the suffering of humans and long injustice to them. All my mom said to me in the theatre was how on earth a human can do this to another human.

Brutally realistic insight into Pandits' tragedy (unknown)

By Anand Venkitachalam Score: 9.6/10 New Delhi: Finally released in theatres, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's passion project “The Kashmir Files” is a.

But this takes almost nothing away, “The Kashmir Files” is a solid effort which requires great guts to make, something which director Vivek Agnihotri and his entire crew have shown. Atal Shrivastava plays the role of Vishnu Ram, a journalist who though knows of the ground reality of Kashmir but is unable to report on it. Prakash Belawadi plays the role of a Dr. Mahesh Kumar who was a close friend of Pushkar Nath Pandit and witnessed the genocide first hand and is forced to treat terrorists on gun point watching them actively kill Hindu patients, as well as hear their call for Jihad against the Indian state. Corroborated by a plethora of evidence at his disposal, “Kashmir Files” is an unapologetic insight which beckons heavy introspection on part of all Indians regardless their political inclinations or religious beliefs as to why the Hindus of Kashmir have been forgotten by their own countrymen. Her character is essentially the embodiment of all those left wing intellectuals who have called for Kashmir independence, rejected the Kashmiri Hindu genocide, berated the Indian Armed Forces and J&K Police, opposed India’s nuclear program and the current right wing BJP government, sympathize with and actively worked to provide intellectual support to separatists and terrorists. Boasting fantastic direction and production, “The Kashmir Files” is not just a movie but a learning experience.

What to watch this weekend? From Radhe Shyam to The Kashmir Files (unknown)

The weekend is here and we have curated the list of movies and shows that will surely make your weekend entertaining. From the 'Radhe Shyam' to 'Adam ...

'The Kashmir Files' team meets PM Modi, receives appreciation for the film (unknown)

'The Kashmir Files' team, including producer Abhishek Agarwal, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and actor Pallavi Joshi, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on ...

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'The Kashmir Files' Actor Prakash Belawadi Apologises For His Silence On Plight of Kashmiri Pandits (unknown)

Kannada actor Prakash Belawadi says he was shocked to read the script of The Kashmir Files sent by writer-director Vivek Agnihotri.

I apologise to Kashmiri Hindus for being part of this indifference" - Prakash Belawadi Expressing his guilt for keeping silent on the issue, he said: “I feel mortified, I also feel guilty as I was a journalist at that time and prided myself as someone equipped with the contemporary events, but I see it was not the case. Belawadi has put out a video in this regard and appealed to people to watch the movie.

The Kashmir Files has a grand opening at Box Office, mints Rs 3.55 crore on Day 1 (unknown)

On Day 1 of its release, the movie collected a sum of Rs 3.55 crore despite opening in less number of screens and is also going strong during the weekend.

Evening and night shows EXTRAORDINARY… SOLID GROWTH on Day 2 and 3 is a surety… On Day 1 of its release, the movie collected a sum of Rs 3.55 crore despite opening in less number of screens and is also going strong during the weekend. #TheKashmirFiles springs a BIGGG SURPRISE on Day 1…

The Kashmir Files Makers Vivek Agnihotri and Abhishek Agarwal Get Appreciation From PM Modi (unknown)

“It was a pleasure to meet our Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi Ji. What makes it more special is his appreciation and noble words about # ...

On the other hand, The Kashmir Files is also making solid business at the box office. For the unversed, The Kashmir Files stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty and Darshan Kumar among other. You lose thousands of years of cultural heritage. You lose diversity… The Kashmir Files has been making headlines for quite some time now. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now appreciated the movie.

As The Kashmir Files opens in city, Pandits recall pain and grief (unknown)

The film has opened to packed houses across India and the governments of Haryana and Madhya Pradesh have declared it tax-free.

I have taken jump cuts, which may feel sudden but that is what I wanted to help people understand the nature of the events,” said Agnihotri. To highlight the tragic nature of the events, the film uses minimal music and builds upon silences. The film’s cast includes Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, and Chinmay Mandlekar, besides Joshi. Kumar, who portrays how regular people are misled by the war of narratives, said, “I pursued my character thinking that people have gone through these traumatic experiences in reality.

SC advocate J Sai Deepak pens a touching note on 'The Kashmir Files' (unknown)

The Supreme Court advocate had appreciated the non-linear style of movie narration, which was adopted by director Vivek Agnihotri for 'The Kashmir Files'. He ...

To me,his Karmic account has been settled.— Sai Deepak J (@jsaideepak) March 12, 2022 In that sense,this movie is culmination of his previous efforts.— Sai Deepak J (@jsaideepak) March 12, 2022 The Supreme court advocate further added, “What’s poignant throughout the movie is that the characters keep chanting Om Namah Shivay, even when their end is near. 26. What’s poignant throughout the movie is that d characters keep chanting Om Namah Shivay, even when their end is near. Sir, please accept my pranams and dhanyawaad for being, not playing, Pushkar Nath Pandit.— Sai Deepak J (@jsaideepak) March 12, 2022 J Sai Deepak further remarked, “The movie is not a mere collage of known events. He has channelled his heritage & the pain of our people through this performance. 10. The movie is not a mere collage of known events. In that sense, this movie is the culmination of his previous efforts,” he added. J Sai Deepak then pointed out how each character in ‘The Kashmir Files’ reflected a generation of Kashmir and its respective vantage point. 12. If watching d movie has such a deep impact, I can’t begin to imagine what making it & playing d characters wuda done to those involved. 3. The confidence of the makers of this movie is evident right from the word go.

Haryana, MP Govt Declares ‘The Kashmir Files’ Tax-Free, No State GST to be Charged on Tickets (unknown)

The Haryana and the Madhya Pradesh government have declared the film 'The Kashmir Files' based on true events as tax-free.

At the same time, the business of cinema hall will also gain strength.“ Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar took to the micro-blogging site to declare that the film is now tax-free. The Haryana and the Madhya Pradesh government have declared the film which is based on true events as tax-free. At present, the GST on entertainment is 18%, but as only state GST has been waived by the Haryana govt, the ticket price will go down by 9%. Vivek Agnihotri replied in Hindi to the Chief Minister of Haryana in a tweet. It is late in God’s house, not dark.”

Pirated Copies of The Kashmir Files Circulating on Social Media (unknown)

The Kashmir Files Leaked on Torrents The Kashmir Files is written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. Produced by Zee Studios, the film depicts the exodus of ...

Enjoy The Kashmir Files only on the big screen and do not encourage piracy. The Kashmir Files is based on the real-life exodus and genocide of Kashmir Pandits that took place 32 years back. The Kashmir Files finally hit the big screen on 11 March 2022.

The Kashmir Files' Vivek Agnihotri, Pallavi Joshi meet PM Narendra Modi, producer thanks him for 'noble words' (unknown)

Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and his actor-wife Pallavi Joshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday. | Bollywood.

The Kashmir Files earned ₹3.55 crores on its opening day on March 11. (Also read: The Kashmir Files movie review: Anupam Kher is the soul of this gut-wrenching film that's brazen and brutal) Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared pictures from the meeting on Saturday evening.

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The Kashmir Files: Vivek Agnihotri Meets PM Narendra Modi ... (Outlook India)

Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and his actor-wife Pallavi Joshi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the state of Haryana has ruled that 'The Kashmir Files' would be tax-free. Taran Adarsh, a film critic and business expert, also posted the data on Twitter. He stated that despite minimal exposure, the picture has performed well at the box office (630 screens). Agarwal stated that Prime Minister Modi praised the film. Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh released photos from the meeting on Saturday evening. Thank you Modi Ji @narendramodi @vivekagnihotri #ModiBlessedTKF,” Agarwal wrote in his tweet. Agnihotri retweeted him and wrote, “I am so glad for you @AbhishekOfficl you have shown the courage to produce the most challenging truth of Bharat. #TheKashmirFiles screenings in USA proved the changing mood of the world in the leadership of @narendramodi."

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Off-centre | The Kashmir Files: A story of India that the world needs ... (Firstpost)

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has a truth to tell and he has dared to tell it through his latest film, 'The Kashmir Files'.

It is the truths that we hide that destroy us. As one of the characters in the movie, himself a journalist, observes, it is not the lies that we tell that are so reprehensible. Though a feature film, The Kashmir Files retains a documentary feel, like Schindler’s List. Also, like the latter, Agnihotri’s object is not to push propaganda but tell a human story. There is a PIL in court seeking to block its release. Agnihotri wrote and directed the film, which he asserts is based on facts and testimonies. The film is too hot to handle for our political class, even if some of them might support it tacitly. For in this movie, even their children have acted, played parts or characters which are so difficult even to watch that they must have been even more challenging to enact. Seven times they have been scattered across their ancestral lands of Bharatvarsha. Their descendants still go by the name of “Sarasvat Brahmins” and can be found in distant corners of India, from the North to the South, from the West to the East. Living in the enchanting vale of Kashmir in the Himalayas, they too seemed like Shiva’s own or chosen ones. A tiny minority already, they were attacked, killed, and hounded out by India’s largest minority, the Muslims, in this case of the Valley, under directions from Pakistani-trained local and cross-border terrorists who went by the euphemistic misnomer “freedom fighters” or “militants”. As narrated in the movie, five hundred thousand were displaced; thousands lost their lives; many women were raped or dishonoured; even children were not spared. Even today, when the film is ready for its commercial release, there are attempts to ban it. Only this that they were Hindus in a state which our enemies, both external and internal, wanted to break from India and turn into an Islamic republic. Was it a just God who allowed this to happen to them?

Netizens sponsor tickets for The Kashmir Files (unknown)

The Kashmir Files, a film on the genocide of Kashmiri Hindus, has done well at the box office in its first few days since launch.

It is to note that The Kashmir Files movie has received support from people all over the globe. Several videos have also surfaced on social media, showing people sobbing, screaming ‘Vande Mataram,’ and expressly urging people to go and watch the movie. When OpIndia reached out to him for his comments, he stated, “The plan was to generate a buzz so that more and more people would see the film. On being asked why so many people want to see the movie, he said, “Because of the environment created by the Central government. I request @OpIndia_com to set up some logistics to help pay on my behalf of those who wish to see the movie. OpIndia reached out to the user who on the condition of maintaining his anonymity said, “For the last 32 years, the only book that told real history was My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir by former J&K Governor Jagmohan. After that no one told the real story of Kashmiri Hindus. I am from Jammu, I know a lot of Kashmiri Hindus. Few movies were made, but they were total propaganda movies, this is the first movie that tells the real story without watering it down. Aashish, while speaking to OpIndia, said that he is a Kashmiri Hindu whose family had faced the Islamic terrorism in the 90s. Several social media users have urged people to contact them because they are providing free movie tickets in order for the truth to reach the public. I request @OpIndia_com to set up some logistics to help pay on my behalf of those who wish to see the movie. In fact, I’d sponsor 5 tickets in the 1st week. So many people have also said that they are shocked at the reality depicted in the film since all these years they were not aware of such brutalities being inflicted on fellow Indians. Along with the emotional scenes outside cinema halls, the film has also stoked controversy over allegations of reduced cinema halls allotted and so-called film critics dismissing the film as propaganda, despite all the brutalities depicted in the film being documented evidence.

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The Kashmir Files Box Office Day 2: Vivek Agnihotri Directorial Has ... (koimoi)

Released on just 700 odd screens, The Kashmir Files is doing great guns and is now also seeing an increase in shows already.

Released on just 700 odd screens, The Kashmir Files is doing great guns and is now also seeing an increase in shows already. Advertisement This is truly unbelievable since miracles like these happened only during pre-pandemic and that too with very select movies that emerged as a dark horse.

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