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Concerned Vivek Agnihotri warns Aditya Dhar of ‘vicious’ ecosystem after Dhurandhar 2 success: It is seductive

Concerned Vivek Agnihotri warns Aditya Dhar of ‘vicious’ ecosystem after Dhurandhar 2 success: It is seductive

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has finally watched Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and led by Ranveer Singh, and he is thoroughly impressed. Praising the film, he said it would serve as a benchmark for years to come, while also warning Aditya about the “vicious” ecosystem that often accompanies success. Vivek Agnihotri gave a special shoutout to the team who worked on Dhurandhar’s cinematography and production design. Vivek Agnihotri warns Aditya Dhar On Monday, Vivek took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his views after watching Aditya’s spy thriller, which is working really well at the box office. The Kashmir Files director revealed he made a trip to Los Angeles, especially to watch the film. Starting with the title of the film, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Vivek shared, “I was in the countryside of California, finally made a trip to LA just to watch Dhurandhar. Shabash. Bravo. Brilliant once again, @AdityaDharFilms. I genuinely don’t know what to say… anything I add may only become noise over something that already speaks for itself. I’d rather call …

How Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files aided Parasakthi in receiving CBFC certification on time

How Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files aided Parasakthi in receiving CBFC certification on time

Out of the two Tamil films planned for Pongal this year, only one managed to receive certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), while the other remains pending clearance for release. Director Sudha Kongara, whose Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela, Ravi Mohan and Atharvaa-starrer Parasakthi hit screens on January 10 with UA certification, spoke about how Dhurandhar and The Kashmir Files inadvertently helped her on a show hosted by Sun TV. (Also Read: Sivakarthikeyan calls Vijay his ‘brother’ amid Jana Nayagan release troubles; says ‘no propaganda’ in Parasakthi) Ravi Mohan, Sivakarthikeyan, Sreeleela and Atharvaa in a still from Sudha Kongara’s Parasakthi. Sudha Kongara cited Dhurandhar, The Kashmir Files to CBFC On the show hosted by Guna, Sudha revealed that Parasakthi was sent to the revising committee just four days before the release. The director claims that she had already ‘cleaned up’ everything that could be a potential censor issue and that the film didn’t have much violence. “The only question left was, would they ban it due to its thought and ideology? Or will they believe …

You’re trolled if you make Ikkis; make Kashmir Files and entertainment tax is waived: Suhasini Mulay | Bollywood News

You’re trolled if you make Ikkis; make Kashmir Files and entertainment tax is waived: Suhasini Mulay | Bollywood News

Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, which also marks the swan song of the late legendary actor Dharmendra, is, at its heart, an anti-war film that asks a fundamental question: what does war bring, if not bloodshed and trauma? However, since its release, the film has become embroiled in online trolling, facing merciless criticism. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who also stars in the film, recently came to its defence amid the backlash. Speaking at the Gauhati Press Club, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, highlighting that it did not depict Pakistanis as “ghosts and demons” but portrayed them as “humans.” She further contrasted this with a film like The Kashmir Files, saying, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don’t make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.” Reflecting on the kind of cinema being promoted today, the actress, known for her roles in Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, …

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis may not have worked at the box office, but the film earned acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of war and soldiers. The film, starring Agastya Nanda in the lead, also features Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. It has also faced some criticism, with many saying the film glorifies Pakistani soldiers. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who has a supporting role in Ikkis, has now defended it. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in Ikkis. Suhasini Mulay defends Ikkis In conversation with journalists at Gauhati Press Club on Sunday, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, saying it did not show Pakistanis as “ghosts and demons” and projected them as “humans”. She then added, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don’t make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.” The Kashmir Files, a 2024 film by Vivek Agnihotri, was a box office success, earning praise from the …

Vivek Agnihotri’s TOP 7 films that have been controversial because…

Vivek Agnihotri’s TOP 7 films that have been controversial because…

Vivek Agnihotri is known for creating movies that push boundaries and spark debates. From The Kashmir Files to The Bengal Files, his films often tackle sensitive historical and political topics, resulting in both acclaim and backlash, making him one of the most controversial directors in Indian cinema. Whether it’s addressing tragedies, questioning history, or challenging political ideologies, his work continues to ignite strong reactions across audiences. By: Gurnoor Sahni  |  Published: November 10 2025, 02:15 PM IST The Kashmir Files This movie was based on the tragic departure of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley during the 1990s. Although it was praised for highlighting a difficult chapter in Indian history, it faced intense backlash for allegedly spreading hatred and having a political agenda. The Bengal Files Vivek Agnihotri’s latest movie focuses on the political and communal strife in Bengal during the 1940s. Even prior to its launch, the movie encountered multiple criticisms. A legal petition was submitted by the relatives of freedom fighter Gopal Mukherjee, claiming the film misrepresents historical truths. The film faced challenges …

Vivek Agnihotri calls out hypocrisy of filmmakers; comments on backlash received by Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal

Vivek Agnihotri calls out hypocrisy of filmmakers; comments on backlash received by Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal

‘Aukaat hi nahi hai inki…’: Vivek Agnihotri calls out hypocrisy of filmmakers; comments on backlash received by Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal Home News and Gossip ‘Aukaat hi nahi hai inki…’: Vivek Agnihotri calls out hypocrisy of filmmakers; comments on backlas… Vivek Agnihotri in his recent interaction claimed that every filmmaker badmouths top stars behind their backs, however, have no courage to comment on face. Vivek Agnihotri is known for hard-hitting movies like The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files and many more. He has also often hit the headlines for his strong opinions on Bollywood and stars. In a recent interview, Vivek Agnihotri has once again made some harsh criticism against Bollywood and called out the ‘hypocrisy’ of the filmmakers. He also spoke about the backlash received by Sandeep Reddy Vanga for Ranbir Kapoor starrer Animal. Talking to Digital Commentary, Vivek Agnihotri mentioned that Bollywood filmmakers often badmouth leading stars, however, have no courage to comment on face. He was asked …

‘Karan Johar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra also have agendas; stars releasing their films on Eid have an agenda’: Vivek Agnihotri | Bollywood News

‘Karan Johar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra also have agendas; stars releasing their films on Eid have an agenda’: Vivek Agnihotri | Bollywood News

Director Vivek Agnihotri is busy making his trilogy “on truth, on justice, and on life” with The Tashkent Files (2019), The Kashmir Files (2022), and the upcoming Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter. He agrees that he makes ‘agenda-driven’ films, but unlike other filmmakers like Karan Johar, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and the late Yash Chopra, his agenda is that of making socio-political films. “Does Karan Johar not make agenda-driven films? He says family is the biggest thing, is that not an agenda? Yash Chopra ji made films on ‘love is everything,’ is that not an agenda? I love Karan, he’s a wonderful director and producer, I don’t have any problem with him. But he’s established himself in the world of fashion, everyone in his films is fashionable, that’s his life’s agenda,” said Agnihotri. In the podcast on the YouTube channel of Digital Commentary, Agnihotri argued that everyone has an agenda. “When Vidhu Vinod Chopra ji made Shikara (2020), then he said, ‘No, everyone should forget what happened to Kashmiri Pandits. They should hug it out and …

I’m not a born rebel, says veteran actor Amol Palekar | Bollywood

I’m not a born rebel, says veteran actor Amol Palekar | Bollywood

Mumbai, Veteran actor-director Amol Palekar says he isn’t a “born rebel” but rather someone who feels compelled to speak out on what he perceives as right. I’m not a born rebel, says veteran actor Amol Palekar In recent years, Palekar has voiced strong opinions on both cultural and political matters, be it emphasising on the importance of artistic freedom or criticising the Ministry of Culture for its decision to dissolve advisory committees at the National Gallery of Modern Art in Mumbai and Bengaluru. He has also called out films like “The Kashmir Files” and “The Kerala Story” as propaganda. “I’m not a rebel, certainly not a born rebel. I never fought with anyone. rebel and protest… it all evolved somewhere. I just wanted to be true to myself. Whatever I felt, I wanted to stand by that,” said the actor, known for his portrayal of the common man in films like “Chhoti Si Baat”, “Rajnigandha”, and “Chitchor”. He was speaking at the launch event of his memoir on Saturday night. The book, titled “Viewfinder” in …

Sudhir Mishra defends himself for appearing on Vivek Agnihotri’s podcast, says he’s ‘like his brother’: ‘Didn’t go on it to agree with him’ | Bollywood News

Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra recently defended himself for appearing on fellow filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri‘s podcast where they discusses The Kashmir Files and politics. Sudhir said that people called him out for appearing on Vivek Agnihotri’s podcast and said that he wanted to discuss politics and was not there to “agree with him” on matters related to his film and his political opinion. Talking to Adityaraj Film’s, Mishra said, “People call me out saying I appeared in Vivek Agnihotri’s podcast. He is like my brother. His opinion could be anything, it could be wrong, but my opinion is also different. What makes it wrong… I didn’t go on his podcast to agree with him. Baat-cheet nahi karoge toh gadbad hai (if you don’t talk and discuss then it’ll become a mess).” Sudhir appeared on Vivek’s podcast last year. Vivek invited him on his podcast after his tweet about The Kashmir Files went viral. In his tweet Sudhir, the maker of 2023 critically acclaimed film Afwaah, starring Bhumi Pednekar and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, had written, “Liberals complain about Kashmir …

Tigmanshu Dhulia Calls Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files ‘Bekaar’: ‘Main Inki Baat Hi Nahi Karta’

Curated By: Chirag Sehgal Last Updated: February 29, 2024, 09:05 IST The Kashmir Files was released in theatres in 2022. Tigmanshu Dhulia says directors who make politically driven films in India might actually believe in what their films say. When The Kashmir Files was released in theatres, it grabbed everyone’s attention. The film revolved around the 1990 exodus of Kashmiri Hindus. The Vivek Agnihotri directorial was a massive box office hit and had a lifetime collection of around Rs 300 crore. However, it was also slammed by many who called it a “propaganda movie”. In a recent interview, filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia also called The Kashmir Files “bekaar (terrible)”. Dhulia was speaking on the Red Mike YouTube channel when he opened up about the rise of politically motivated films in India and said, “Uss tarha ki filmein? Woh toh bekaar picture hoti hain, kaun dekhta hai unhe, chalti bhi nahi hain (Those films are terrible. Who even watches them)? Sirf wahi chali thi, kya naam tha uska, Kashmir Files. Main inki baat hi nahi karta, bekaar …