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The Kashmir Files

Play trailer 3:23 Poster for The Kashmir Files Released Mar 11, 2022 2h 50m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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The Kashmir Files is a heart-wrenching narrative of the pain, suffering, struggle and trauma of Kashmiri Pandits, seen through the eyes of Krishna, the protagonist. The film questions eye-opening facts about democracy, religion, politics and humanity.

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Shubhra Gupta The Indian Express The film may not be interested in nuance but what stays with us are the flashes of genuine pain we see in the person of Pushkar Nath... Rated: 1.5/5 Mar 22, 2022 Full Review Ishmeet Nagpal Common Sense Media This controversial drama has been effective in stoking nationalist sentiment and communal divisions in India. Rated: 1/5 Jul 31, 2023 Full Review Rahul Desai Film Companion This is less of an education and more of a defensive political statement and living-room debate parading as a movie. Apr 8, 2022 Full Review Fine Lavoni Koloamatangi Stuff.co.nz This is not to diminish the need for justice, or for the right story to be told, but rather that in these wars – whether physical, internal, or narrative – it’s essential that the raw humanity of such tragedies is not obscured... Rated: 3.5/5 Apr 8, 2022 Full Review Renuka Vyavahare The Times of India Anupam Kher’s heart-aching performance leaves a lump in your throat. As a man pining for his lost home, Kher is outstanding. Rated: 3/5 Mar 22, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Soumik D Watching this movie required immense effort and courage. It brought a deep sense of pain and allowed me to vividly visualize the rich history intertwined within it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Hal 4 Phenomenal, eye opening. A genocide which the whole world ignored. The only issue is, the extent of violence and hate from radicals shown here is far less than what actually happened. Many kashmiri pandits told me whats being shown is not even 5% of the atrocity that actually happened. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Subhrasmita M Dark truth of Kashmir, atleast anupam kher tried to show the reality of kashmir otherwise bollywood can never make such great documentery..... Obviously some dogs will surely bark so hard after looking this movie "so called secular". Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/24 Full Review Dhairy P The truth can be much more complex than we expect. The truth often reveals layers of complexities that challenge our initial perceptions. We were unaware of the reality of Kashmir for so many years. We know that we have not been able to get them justice till now, but at least through this film they have tried to get justice for the Kashmiri Pandits. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/19/24 Full Review Purvesh R Truth as it should be delivered. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/17/24 Full Review Audience Member A Harrowing and Unflinching Tale The Kashmir Files," directed by Vivek Agnihotri, is a powerful film that unravels the tragic history of the Kashmiri Pandit exodus. The story follows Krishna (Darshan Kumar) uncovering his family's past, depicting the brutal realities faced by the Pandit community in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Anupam Kher's portrayal of Pushkar Nath is deeply moving, capturing profound anguish and resilience. The supporting cast, including Mithun Chakraborty and Pallavi Joshi, deliver strong performances. Agnihotri's direction is bold, presenting the events with raw authenticity, although the graphic nature might be overwhelming for some. The cinematography and music beautifully complement the film's somber tone. "The Kashmir Files" is a poignant and thought-provoking film that brings attention to an often neglected issue, serving as a testament to the resilience of the Kashmiri Pandit community. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis The Kashmir Files is a heart-wrenching narrative of the pain, suffering, struggle and trauma of Kashmiri Pandits, seen through the eyes of Krishna, the protagonist. The film questions eye-opening facts about democracy, religion, politics and humanity.
Director
Vivek Agnihotri
Producer
Tej Narayan Agarwal, Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, Vivek Agnihotri
Screenwriter
Vivek Agnihotri
Distributor
ZEE Studios International
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Hindi
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 11, 2022, Limited
Runtime
2h 50m