From The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri's allegation of not being invited on The Kapil Sharma Show for promotions to Kapil Sharma's clarification and Anupam Kher clearing the air, here's a recap of the recent controversy that made headlines.
The box office business of the latest Bollywood release The Kashmir Files has sprung a surprise for many and how! After the increase in the number of screens, the business of the movie is growing even on the weekdays.
Several states have exempted Vivek Agnihotri's directorial, 'The Kashmir Files' from entertainment tax including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana among others. The film stars Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi.
Actor Mukesh Khanna took a subtle dig at 'Bollywood biggies' for not promoting Anupam Kher's 'The Kashmir Files'. Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's directorial is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990. The film features a stellar cast of actors including Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi and Chinmay Mandlekar.
The Kashmir Files actor Anupam Kher said that he was invited to The Kapil Sharma Show for movie promotions but refused due to the serious subject matter of the film. The director had earlier said that the show makers did not invite him as the movie did not have a 'big commercial star'.
Anupam Kher shared a fan edit on social media in which his portrayal of Pushkar Nath in The Kashmir Files has been compared with The Dark Knight (2008) actor Heath Ledger, whose performance as the iconic comic book villain Joker has been hailed as one of the greatest in cinema history.
The Kashmir Files, based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the northern erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, is being received well across the nation. Its screening has been made tax free across many states of India.
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Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' is a true story, based on video interviews of the first generation victims of The Kashmir Genocide of Kashmiri Pandit Community. The film features a stellar cast of actors including Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Pallavi Joshi and Chinmay Mandlekar.
Several states have exempted Vivek Agnihotri's directorial, 'The Kashmir Files' from entertainment tax including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana among others.
Written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Zee Studios, The Kashmir Files depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir following systematic killings of people from the community by Pakistan-backed terrorists. In an exclusive interaction with India TV, Kashmiri Pandits recalled the horrors of the exodus in 1990. They were joined by Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Agnihotri.
Celebrities such as Kangana Ranaut have criticised Bollywood for its silence over 'The Kashmir Files'. Director Madhur Bhandarkar and actor Akshay Kumar also reacted to the film on social media. Vivek Agnihotri's directorial is based on tale of the Kashmiri Pandits' exodus in 1990.
'The Kashmir Files' is based on Kashmiri Pandits' exodus from the Valley in 1990. Starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumaar, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi, among others, the film was released nation-wide on March 11.
An emotional Bansilal Ji recollected the morning of August 1990 when he found a letter written in Urdu at his door early in the morning. It read - Evacuate the house by this evening and run away and if you do not run, hand over your women to us or be the target of bullets.
Anupam Kher on Monday slammed Congress party over its tweet involving the newly released film 'The Kashmir Files'. He said that what the grand old party says "is not important". "The country no longer listens to the Congress," he said. The film depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Kashmir following systematic killings of people from the community by Pakistan-backed terrorists. It stars Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi among others.
The Kashmir Files has become a talking point on the Internet. Netizens have taken to Twitter to share 'proof that the stories shown in the film are real-life incidents. They have posted old newspaper clippings, news features and videos for the same. Some have also tried to draw a parallel between the reel and real-life characters.
Ever since 'The Kashmir Files' release, Vivek Agnihotri's film has been receiving praises from not just fans but also critics. Houseful theatres and great box office numbers are proof that Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty starrer is already a hit. Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut in her latest Instagram story has raised a question on the silence of Bollywood on the film.
The Kashmir Files VS Radhe Shyam Box Office: Speaking about the first-weekend collection of the two films, Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty starrer movie is clearly a winner. While on the other hand, Prabhas and Pooja Hegde's movie lags behind and struggles to make a place in the hearts of the audience.
'The Kashmir Files' stars Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi. Helmed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film revolves around the genocide of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. Previously, the Haryana government had declared film will be tax-free in the state.
The Kashmir Files VS Radhe Shyam: The figures on the second day have also been impressive as Anupam Kher starrer has managed to collect around 8.50 cr reaching a total of 12.05 cr on the second day. Speaking about Prabhas and Pooja Hegde's film, the struggle still continued and the film reportedly raked in 4.50-4.75 crore nett.
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