Farooq Abdullah was the Chief Minister from November 7, 1986 to January 18, 1990. It was this period which saw Kashmir gradually falling down the precipice, and despite warnings by intelligence agencies the indifference seemed insurmountable.
The National Conference broke its silence on 'The Kashmir Files' saying while the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits was a "stain on Kashmiriyat", the movie was far from the truth as the filmmakers ignored the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had also suffered from militancy.
Omar said, Kashmiri Pandits were not the only victims of terrorism at that time. “Let us not forget the sacrifices of Muslims and Sikhs who were also targeted by the same gun. Many Muslims and Sikhs also migrated from Kashmir and haven’t returned yet”, he said.
The Kashmir Files continues its upward trajectory at the box office going into the second weekend. It is reported that the movie did a business of Rs 20 crore plus on Holi. Going into Saturday and Sunday, the prospects are looking even better.
On the day of Holi, action-comedy Bachchhan Paandey has earned Rs 13.25 crore despite strong opposition from The Kashmir Files. This is good news for Bollywood as the theatrical business is back on track after COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Conference on Friday broke its silence on 'The Kashmir Files' and said the movie was far from the truth as the movie makers have ignored the sacrifices of the Muslims and Sikhs who had also suffered from militancy.
Vice President of the party and former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah said that if 'The Kashmir Files' was a commercial movie, no one has an issue, but if the film makers claim that it is based on reality, then the facts are the other way round.
Bachchhan Paandey is set to suffer because of the sleeper hit The Kashmir Files. It is expected to do double-digit figures on opening day but the collections will be drastically lower than Akshay Kumar's last release Sooryavanshi.
The third-highest category of security in the country has been given to Vivek Agnihotri because of the filmmaker's increased threat perception after the release of the 'The Kashmir Files' movie. Reportedly, the MHA's decision came after the security threat assessment of Agnihotri by Intelligence and other security agencies.
The film was produced and released to "cover up and divert the injustice done to the people of Kashmir" and to distort the unsubstantiated slanderous allegations that the Pandits who lived like brothers and with the Muslims in that state were tortured, he alleged.
As The Kashmir Files continues its historic run at the box office and has minted Rs 97.30 crore collections in the first week, Akshay Kumar and Kriti Sanon's Bachchhan Paandey, releasing on March 18, will have to brace for a very intense battle.
His comment came in response to a question on the recently released film 'The Kashmir Files'.
On its way to scripting history, The Kashmir Files has defied every trend at the box office. Its collections continue to soar on weekdays and the movie is looking to end the first week at a high of Rs 95-100 crore. Read our analysis of The Kashmir Files box office here.
The Kashmir Files: Starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, and Pallavi Joshi in major roles, the film directed by Vivek Agnihotri is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in the 1990s.
The Kashmir Files: Apart from Anupam Kher, the movie also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumaar, in pivotal roles. The film has been declared tax-free in several states including Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Goa, Haryana and Uttarakhand. According to estimates, Vivek Agnihotri's directorial has entered the Rs 50 crore club after minting Rs 18 crore on day five of its release.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a half-day leave for government employees to wish to watch the film - The Kashmir Files, which is based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley in 1990s. Watch Kurukshetra to know why this film is getting so much attention ?
Many states in the country have made the movie tax-free so the movie can reach the masses better. However, tax exemptions were made in BJP-ruled states only. Here is where the non-BJP states stand.
Helmed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, 'The Kashmir Files' highlights the atrocities against Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s when they were killed, persecuted and forced to leave their homes overnight. The film which outlines the brutalities endured by the Kashmiri Pandits has been lauded by Home Minister Amit Shah.
With 'The Kashmir Files', Vivek Agnihotri and Anupam Kher have opened rusted doors. They have encouraged others to dive into this pool of content that can bring to life the emotional distraught and trauma that the Kashmiris want the world to know and understand.
Helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, The Kashmir Files revolves around the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the valley in the 1990s. The film starring Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi among others has received massive support from the Centre and states.
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