The film Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, has sparked a swarm of buzzing. On March 11th, it was released and since then, we have seen every day a new controversy emerges regarding the film. The film stars Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Mithun Chakraborty, and Pallavi Joshi, and is based on the genocide of Kashmiri Hindus during the 1990 Kashmir insurgency.
Under the banners of Zee Studios, IAmBuddha, and Abhishek Agarwal Arts, Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, and Vivek Agnihotri produced the film.
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Let me inform you that this film is based on the actual narrative of Kashmiri Pandits (Hindus), a religious minority in the Kashmir valley who were forced to flee their homes by Islamic extremists in the 1990s. They had been in exile for more than 30 years, with governments refusing to assist them in resettling. Their objective was only one and that is to be addressed. But sadly, for many years, it is only mentioned in political debates.
Tens of millions of people have learned about the tragic truth of Kashmir and the horrendous genocide of non-Muslim Kashmiris that has been kept under wraps or neglected for years, thanks to the film The Kashmir Files. Some people find it difficult to believe that the film is based on genuine events because the victims of the tragedy were never addressed.
But even if it’s an open truth, some people find it hard to digest and that’s why the film does not only attract a slew of recognition but also haters.
The film presents a persuasive argument, based on accounts from survivors, that this wasn’t just an exodus, but a brutal genocide that is still being brushed under the carpet for political purposes. The Kashmiri Pandits (KP) have been living in exile for almost 30 years, with locals encroaching on their homes and shops. They are still seeking justice and, above all, acknowledgement. Despite the tragic effects for evacuee families, few films have been made about the incident.
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But now, when the film was made and people are now recognizing what they faced, some people still find ways to target the film.
The Kashmir Files Wikipedia page terms film as incorrect
The Wikipedia page mentioned,
“It depicts the early 1990s exodus to be a genocide, a notion that is widely considered inaccurate.”
As soon as it went viral on social media, many people reacted to this including the film’’ director Vivek Agnihotri
As a result, he expresses himself without hesitation. He strongly reacted against the unusual behaviour of Wikipedia by tweeting sharing a screenshot of Wikipedia’s page, saying,
“Dear @Wikipedia, You forgot to add ‘Islamophobia… propaganda… sanghi… bigot… etc’. You are failing your Secular credentials. Hurry, edit more.”
Dear @Wikipedia,
You forgot to add ‘Islamophobia… propaganda… sanghi… bigot… etc’.
You are failing your Secular credentials. Hurry, edit more. pic.twitter.com/c0KyfCc1Co
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) May 1, 2022
His boldness has garnered him popularity across the country.
On May 13, it will be available on OTT in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The Kashmir Files is a fictionalised account of an occurrence involving our people that occurred many years ago and is still unknown to many. The film’s success is a testament to Vivek and the rest of the crew’s honesty while working on it.
The film was well-received across the country, and now The Kashmir Files will be accessible on ZEE5 around the world for anyone who missed it on the big screen.
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