“The Kashmir Files” is a political thriller that sheds light on the untold stories of the Kashmiri Hindu genocide of 1990. The movie follows the journey of a journalist who embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind the atrocities committed against the Kashmiri Pandits and the subsequent cover-up by the Indian government.
Review:
“The Kashmir Files” the film, which explores the events leading up to the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in 1990, received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised the movie for shedding light on a little-discussed chapter of Indian history, others criticized its one-sided portrayal of the conflict and its failure to provide a nuanced understanding of the complex issues at play.
Some reviewers appreciated the film’s technical aspects, such as the cinematography and the performances of the lead actors, while others found the storytelling to be overly simplistic and emotionally manipulative.
Overall, “The Kashmir Files” proved to be a divisive movie that sparked intense debate and discussion among Indian audiences about the sensitive issue of the Kashmir conflict.
Awards:
“The Kashmir Files” has not yet received any major awards or nominations at the time of writing.
Cast: Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Anjana Sukhani, Zarina Wahab, Prakash Belawadi
| Directed by | Vivek Agnihotri, |
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| Written by | Vivek AgnihotriSaurabh M. Pandey |
| Produced by | Tej Narayan Agarwal Abhishek Agarwal Pallavi Joshi Vivek Agnihotri |
| Starring | Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Pallavi Joshi, Chinmay Mandlekar, Prakash Belawadi, Puneet Issar, |
| Cinematography | Udaysingh Mohite |
| Edited by | Shankh Rajadhyaksha |
| Music by | Score: Rohit Sharma Songs: Rohit Sharma Swapnil Bandodkar |
| Production companies |
Zee Studios Abhishek Agarwal Arts I am Buddha Production |
| Distributed by | Zee Studios |
| Release date | 11 March 2022 |
| Running time | 170 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Hindi |
| Budget | ₹15−25 crore |
| Box office | est. ₹340.92 crore |