Explorer

Where Was Kashmir Files When Kashmiri Pandits Were Killed After The Film, Asks Sanjay Raut

A party and Government was busy with publicity. But maximum number of killings in Kashmir occurred after this film. Kashmir Pandits, security personnel were killed, said Sanjay Raut.

New Delhi: Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) MP Sanjay Raut on Tuesday alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre was "busy with publicity" when maximum number of killings of Kashmiri Pandits took place after the movie 'Kashmir Files' was released, reported news agency ANI. "It's true about Kashmir Files. There was propaganda by one party against another. A party and Government was busy with publicity. But maximum number of killings in Kashmir occurred after this film. Kashmir Pandits, security personnel were killed," he said. 

"Where were these Kashmir Files people then? The children of Kashmiri Pandits were also agitating, where were they then? Nobody came forward then, nor were there plans for a Kashmir Files 2.0 - make that too," he 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. 

Reacting to Raut's statement, former Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister K Gupta said that such comments are made to defame India. 

ALSO READ: ‘You Should Be Ashamed’: Israeli Envoy Slams IFFI Jury Head Nadav Lapid For Calling Kashmir Files ‘Vulgar’

"Much more has happened to Kashmiri Pandits than what was shown in the movie 'Kashmir Files'. Some agencies are trying to defame India through Islamic movement. CAA, farmers' protest were also a part of it," he said, speaking to the news agency. 

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. 

View More
Advertisement
Advertisement
25°C
New Delhi
Rain: 100mm
Humidity: 97%
Wind: WNW 47km/h
See Today's Weather
powered by
Accu Weather
Advertisement

Top Headlines

Jharkhand Election Results: Hemant Soren To Champai Soren — Battles Of Prestige And Revenge To Watch Out For
Hemant Soren To Champai Soren — Battles Of Families, Prestige & Revenge In J'khand Polls
BJP's Vinod Tawde Sends Rs 100 Cr Defamation Notice To Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Slams ‘Congress' Low-Level Politics’
BJP's Vinod Tawde Sends Rs 100 Cr Defamation Notice To Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Slams ‘Congress' Low-Level Politics’
Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs
Supreme Court Pulls Up Delhi Police Over 'Failure' To Fully Enforce GRAP-4 Curbs
Maharashtra Election Results: Eknath Shinde King Or Kingmaker? Shiv Sena Sources Say...
Maharashtra Results: Eknath Shinde King Or Kingmaker? Shiv Sena Sources Say...
Advertisement
ABP Premium

Videos

Baba Bageshwar Hindu Ekta Pad Yatra: Grand view of Baba Bageshwar's Yatra | ABP NewsUP Bypolls 2024: Major police action in Meerapur riot, FIR registered against 28 people including 4 womenBreaking News: MVA's big preparations for the newly elected MLAs | ABP NewsSambhal Jama Masjid Case: Ziaur Rahman Burke speaks amidst the Sambhal Masjid controversy | ABP News

Photo Gallery

Embed widget