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Wikipedia Calls The Kashmir Files "Fiction" Director Agnihotri Tweets For Hurry Edit
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri expressed anguish over Wikipedia's description of the movie as "fictional". He took to Twitter, shared a screenshot, and said, “Dear @Wikipedia, You forgot to add ‘Islamophobia… propaganda… Sanghi… bigot… etc’. You are failing your Secular credentials. Hurry, edit more.” Notably, released on March 11, the film gained popularity for its storyline around exodus of Kashmiri Hindus’ in the early… read-more
Tags: The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri, Twitter, Wikipedia, Fictional
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CM Arvind Kejriwal Blames BJP For Attack On His Residence: Delhi
Following Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's comment on 'The Kashmir Files', his residence was attacked. Commenting on the attack, Arvind Kejriwal said that his life is not important and that his life "is for the country". He then stated that the protestors climbed walls and tried to bust in when his elderly parents were home alone. Furthermore, he said that the BJP was in power when the genocide happened.
Tags: The Kashmir Files, Kashmiri Pandits, Genocide, BJP, Arvind Kejriwal
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The Kashmir Files Exposes Anti-National Narratives: Devendra Fadnavis
Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis called Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' a counter to anti-national narratives in India. He praised the movie and said, "Pseudo-Secularists" should watch the film, which reveals the true Kashmir and brutality on Kashmiri Pandits. He further said, "I believe every patriot should watch this film, irrespective of which caste or religion they belong to". Besides Fadnavis, many leaders including PM… read-more
Tags: The Kashmir Files, Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra Assembly, Anti-national, Vivek Agnihotri
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Delhi Police Asked To Tighten Security Following Release Of 'The Kashmir Files'
The DCPs of Delhi have been asked to take precautionary measures in the areas with mixed population to avoid riots following the screening of 'The Kashmir Files'. A letter from DCP (special branch) mentioned, the brutality of the movie setting, which depicts the killing of Kashmiri Pandits by Muslims. Reportedly, the movie is believed to have hurt the communal sentiments of some parts of the country.
Tags: Jammu and Kashmir, The Kashmir Files, Anupam Kher, DCP, Delhi
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Centre ‘Weaponising’ Pain Of Kashmiri Pandits: Mehbooba Mufti
The PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti accused the Modi government of promoting ‘The Kashmir Files’ film and “weaponizing” the pain of Kashmiri Pandits. "Instead of healing old wounds and creating a conducive atmosphere between the two communities, they are deliberately tearing them apart," stated Mufti. The movie has garnered applause from PM Modi and other BJP Ministers. Notably, the movie is made tax-free in states such as… read-more
Tags: politics, Entertainment, Mehbooba Mufti, The Kashmir Files, Modi Government
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'The Kashmir Files' Leaves Union Minister Giriraj Singh In Tears
After watching 'The Kashmir Files', union minister Giriraj Singh left the theatre with tears in his eyes. He appreciated the film and said that it has to be shown in villages across the country. Earlier, PM Modi expressed his support for the movie, in a BJP party meeting. The movie was released on March 11, and has been announced "tax-free" in six states. Karnataka, Tripura, Goa, Haryana UP and MP.
Tags: Giriraj Singh, The Kashmir Files, tax, Entertainment, PM Modi
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Kapil Sharma Thanks Anupam Kher To Clarify Allegations Of 'The Kashmir Files' Promotion
The allegations for not to be invited to The Kapil Sharma Show for promoting The Kashmir Files started off as the director tweeted that "it's his and the producer's choice" which further caused a rift in Twitter community with fans using 'Boycott Kapil Sharma'. Later Anupam Kher, the film's lead clarified it when a TV anchor asked the question saying to never believe in "one-sided stories".
Tags: Kapil Sharma, Anupam Kher, The Kashmir Files, Twitter, allegations
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Uttar Pradesh Grants Tax Free Status To 'The Kashmir Files'
After Karnataka, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Haryana, Uttar Pradesh has also declared 'The Kashmir Files' tax-free. UP CM Yogi Adityanath took to Twitter and said, "The state government would make the screening of 'The Kashmir Files' tax-free." Moreover, PM Narendra Modi has also urged MPs to watch 'The Kashmir Files.' The movie stars Anupam Kher and showcases the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, which is directed by Vivek Agnihotri.… read-more
Tags: The Kashmir Files, Uttar Pradesh, Tax Free, Karnataka, Goa
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'The Kashmir Files' Team Meets PM Narendra Modi, Receives Appreciation
'The Kashmir Files' Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, and other two team members actor Pallavi Joshi, and producer Abhishek Agarwal met PM Narendra Modi on March 12 and received appreciation. Taking to Twitter Abhishek shared the pictures of the meet and said, "What makes it more special is his appreciation and noble words about #TheKashmirFiles." The movie stars Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty and was released on March 11, in… read-more
Tags: The Kashmir Files, PM Modi, Vivek Rajan Agnihotri, Kashmiri Pandits, Twitter
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'The Kashmir Files' To Release On March 11 After Bombay HC Dismiss Stay Plea
The Bombay HC dismissed a plea seeking stay on the release of the 'The Kashmir Files' on March 9. HC Chief Justice Dipankar Datta reviewed the PIL, which said, Vivek Agnihotri's film is hurting religious sentiments of the Islamic community. However, Datta said that the petitioner has not challenged CBFC and dismissed his plea. The movie stars Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty, is set to release on March 11.
Tags: Bombay High Court, The Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty
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