Aamir Khan, whose ex-wife once considered leaving India, praises Kashmir Files saying what took place is condemnable
21 Mar 2022 17:56:04
Mumbai, March 21: On March 20, in a media interaction in Delhi for the upcoming film RRR, actor Aamir Khan praised filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s latest film, The Kashmir Files, urging everyone to watch it.
Though it has been received with open hearts by majority of viewers, a section of society, like liberals & Islamists, have opposed the film, claiming it hurts the sentiments of minority. NDTV had deemed it a propaganda film even before the release.
When Khan was asked about his views on the film, he said, “I would definitely watch the film. It is a part of history that breaks our hearts. Whatever happened to the Kashmiri Pandits, it is condemnable.”
He also said, “Any film made on such topic must be seen by all Indians. It has touched the emotions of all the people who believe in humanity, and this is a beautiful aspect of the film. I will definitely watch it, and I am delighted to see the film is successful at the box office.”
Khan said, “Ji zaroor dekhunga main…Wo ek history ka aisa hissa hain jo dil dukta hain usme…jo Kashmiri Pandits k sath hua hain, wo dukh ki baat hain…aur aise film jo bani hain uss topic pe woh yakennan har Hindustandi ko dekhna chaiye (Yes, I will definitely see. The story is a part of our history and whatever happened with the Kashmiri Pandits was really sad. Any film on such a topic must be seen by all Indians).”
In 2015, speaking on the alleged increasing intolerance in the country, Khan had claimed his ex-wife Kiran Rao had suggested leaving India as she felt unsafe in the country. 6 years later, in 2021, the couple had announced divorce.
Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files is based on the exodus of the Kashmiri Pandits from the valley in the 1990s. The film has been a major success at the box office. Several states have made it tax-free. From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Home Minister Amit Shah and UP, CM Yogi Adityanath has praised the film.
The film is being loved so much as that it is about to hit Rs. 200 crores at the box office soon, in less than 15 days of its release!
Though it has been received with open hearts by majority of viewers, a section of society, like liberals & Islamists, have opposed the film, claiming it hurts the sentiments of minority. NDTV had deemed it a propaganda film even before the release.