Vivek Agnihotri directorial The Kashmir Files sparked mixed reactions from cine-goers and critics following its release in 2020. The film depicted the events of the Kashmiri Pandits’ genocide that took place in the 1990s. While the film faced intense criticism from several quarters, a section of the audience applauded him for making the film. Now, the filmmaker has taken to Twitter to announce yet another similar project titled ‘The Kashmir Files Unreported’.
The upcoming film will be a docu-drama on the exodus in Kashmir in the 1990s. On Wednesday, Vivek Agnihotri dropped the teaser of The Kashmir Files Unreported via social media. ALSO READ | Vivek Agnihotri Calls Filmfare Awards ‘Unethical And Anti-Cinema’ Despite The Kashmir Files Gets Nominated In 7 Categories-Read His Post
Along with the teaser, Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “PRESENTING: A lot of Genocide Deniers, terror supporters & enemies of Bharat questioned The Kashmir Files. Now bringing to you the VULGAR truth of Kashmir Genocide of Hindus which only a devil can question. Coming soon #KashmirUNREPORTED. Be ready to cry. Only on @zee5 @zee5global @pallavijoshiofficial @iambuddha_films @shankh_r.”
PRESENTING:
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) July 19, 2023
A lot of Genocide Deniers, terror supporters & enemies of Bharat questioned The Kashmir Files. Now bringing to you the VULGAR truth of Kashmir Genocide of Hindus which only a devil can question.
Coming soon #KashmirUNREPORTED. Be ready to cry.
Only on @ZEE5India… pic.twitter.com/DgGlnzSKwA
In the clip shared by Vivek Agnihotri, the teaser starts with a glimpse of Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Rawal and Pallavi Joshi from the 2022 film. As the video progresses, we can see texts appear that read, “The Film Which Shook The Nation…Divided Opinions…Brutally Honest…Or Half Truths?…Now Let The Facts Speak…The Kashmir Files Unreported.”
Looking Forward @vivekagnihotri ji 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Aparna Vats (@AparnaVats) July 19, 2023
@vivekagnihotri sir this should reach to supreme court who is rejecting it
— Aman Desai (@AmanDes77826279) July 19, 2023
Can't wait to see new info. Hopefully everything is based on truth n facts.
— Harpreet singh (@harrysargodhia1) July 19, 2023
Further in the video, a woman’s voice can be heard in the background saying, “Now, they want to narrate their side of story.” Meanwhile, the video ends with a woman saying, “India has a duty, to give us back at least justice to this,” and a caption that reads, “Can we embrace the reality.”
The unveiling of the teaser prompted a slew of reactions from netizens and many applauded Vivek Agnihotri for his courage by releasing the docu-drama series. One user commented, “Looking forward to it. I am sure it will open up many ground level facts.” ALSO READ | OMG! Vivek Agnihotri Sends Legal Notice To Mamata Banerjee Seeking Apology For Her 'Highly Defamatory' Comments Against 'The Kashmir Files’
One user praised Vivek Agnihotri for his film, The Tashkent Files, while another wrote, “Looking forward to it. We must face the wounds before we gather the courage and will to heal them.”
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