The Kashmir Files: Ayatollah Khomeini controversy, not showing the film first to politicians and more - 7 hard-hitting statements by Vivek Agnihotri and cast at the press con

The Kashmir Files: Ayatollah Khomeini controversy, not showing the film first to politicians and more - 7 explosive statements made by Vivek Agnihotri and the star cast at the press conference of the film

By Urmimala Banerjee
| Updated: March 15 2022, 22:21 PM IST

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Vivek Agnihotri asked tough questions posed by the media for The Kashmir Files — Vivek Agnihotri asked tough questions posed by the media for The Kashmir Files

Vivek Agnihotri and the whole team of The Kashmir Files took on some hard questions at the press conference today. Vivek Agnihotri said that making the movie was a moving experience for him. He said the idea was to tell the truth to India’s youth who had no idea about the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Hindu Pandits from the Valley. He said the purpose was that no one should turn a blind eye towards crimes against humanity. He said people do not seem bothered unless the real problem comes knocking at one’s doorstep. The Kashmir Files has made Rs 48 crore at the worldwide box office. He also discussed the film coming on OTT.

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The Kashmir Files maker on glorifying terrorism — The Kashmir Files maker on glorifying terrorism

Vivek Agnihotri said that films were made where people showed that kids became terrorists because of the atrocities of the ARMY. He said that no civilized society tolerates films that justify terrorism of any kind. He said his purpose was to make a film that highlights how crimes against humanity can impact generations.

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Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi's kids worked in The Kashmir Files — Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi's kids worked in The Kashmir Files

The filmmaker said that he made his children a part of the project as he felt that the truth no matter how brutal needs to be told. He said that he wanted them to realise how inhumanity affects society. He spoke about how inclusiveness is important.

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Vivek Agnihotri on why he did not show The Kashmir Files in India first — Vivek Agnihotri on why he did not show The Kashmir Files in India first

The film has been shown to the Democrats in the US. Vivek Agnihotri said that he was wary that showing to Indian politicians would have created unnecessary controversy. Vivek Agnihotri said that most filmmakers feared the political class.

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The Kashmir Files maker Vivek Agnihotri on Ayatollah Khomeini — The Kashmir Files maker Vivek Agnihotri on Ayatollah Khomeini

The press asked Vivek Agnihotri about how Shia community is protesting about the use of a picture of Ayatollah Khomeini in the movie. He is a religious leader. Agnihotri said that the producers would deal with it.

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The Kashmir Files will be made into a web series — The Kashmir Files will be made into a web series

Vivek Agnihotri said that The Kashmir Files would be later released on OTT. He said it would be longer. Fans might get to see the detailed research of the movie in the OTT version.

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The Kashmir Files: Anupam Kher narrates how his mom felt — The Kashmir Files: Anupam Kher narrates how his mom felt

Anupam Kher who played the role of Pushkarnath in the movie said that his mom did not speak to anyone for two days after watching The Kashmir Files. She said that it refreshed old wounds. He also spoke about his Uncle who fled the Valley with his family and whatever belongings he could manage to Delhi. But the trauma of leaving his home and whatever he had worked hard for broke his spirit. He said he died in a couple of years.