New Delhi: Following the row on Israeli director Nadav Lapid’s remark on the movie ‘Kashmir Files’, Israeli Consul General Kobbi Shoshani said that the “first person he called in the morning was Anupam Kher.” Speaking with news agency ANI, Shoshani distanced Israeli government from Lapid’s remark saying that they don’t accept the speech.
“After I heard the speech which we don't accept, first person I called in morning was Anupam Kher, to apologise about speech that was a private opinion, maybe with some other European jurors, but nothing to do with State of Israel,” Shoshani said.
In response, Anupam Kher, who played the lead role in the movie said that he was surprised to get Shoshani’s call.
“Was surprised to get his (Kobbi Shoshani) call that he wants to apologise. I said he doesn't have to do that but I think that's his goodness. He said he loved the film. It's the truth in our and your country there's freedom of speech and people use that to their own benefit,” the actor said.
Vivek Agnihotri's movie, Kashmir Files, which released in March this year has been caught in a stir after Israeli director Nadav Lapid made strong comments criticising the movie at the International Film Festival of India terming it as a "vulgar" and "propoganda" film. Lapid's comments have drawn appreciation and criticism alike from various quarters.
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Lapid's comment drew ire from Israel's Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon. The diplomat took to his twitter handle and shared pointers bringing to light how the Israeli filmmaker disrespected Indians by calling a film based on real life incidents "propaganda" and "vulgar".
"Feel free to use liberty to sound your criticism of what you dislike in Israel but no need to reflect your frustration on other countries," he added.