This story is from March 15, 2022
The Kashmir Files
' appeared on the show as special guests. The star cast including Pallavi Joshi,Darshan Kumar
, Mrinal Kulkarni and Chinmay Mandlekar enjoyed some rib-tickling skits of the comedians. Actress Pallavi Joshi, who is playing a pivotal role in the film, made some interesting revelations about her role.Radhika Menon
, a university professor who encourages her students to fight for 'Azad Kashmir' in the film. When quizzed about her experience of working in the film, Pallavi said, "This film is based on 1990's Kashmiri Pandits' exodus during the Kashmir Insurgency. I have met variousKashmiri Pandits
and we have shown what has happened in reality. How people got killed in front of their families, how people faced the situation, how a woman has been harassed, we have shown everything in the film. We have a strong star cast. Actors like Darshan,Anumpan Kher
sir, Mrinal and everyone have given their best. My role of Radhika tries to inspire everyone to fight for 'Azad Kashmir' and Chinmay Mandlekar is playing Bitta who will confess on camera that he killed 20 Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. I often say that I feel like the Gates of Hell have opened for us because my role is so lethal."Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumaar and Pallavi Joshi starrer 'The Kashmir Files' was released on Friday. Directed by National Award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film showcases a brutally honest account of the victims of the Kashmir Genocide. It has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. Even PM Narendra Modi was seen appreciating the film for its content. It got released along with Prabhas starrer 'Radhe Shyam' and it has successfully managed to surpass the box office expectations. It took an opening of Rs 3.25 crore and took a high jump on its second day as it collected Rs 8.25 crore. The theatres across the states and internationally have scheduled more shows due to high demand. Just a few days after its release, the film has been declared tax-free in states like Gujarat, Haryana and Madhya Pradesh. Even though the film has been doing wonders at the box office, celebs from the industry haven't yet reacted or commented on it. But actors like Akshay Kumar, Kangana Ranaut and others have extended their warm greetings and support to the team. Have a look:
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R Madhavan also wrote an appreciation note for the entire team. He said that he cannot wait to watch the film and also added that he is hearing such fantastic reviews from the audience. He tweeted, "Hearing such awesome and fantastic reviews of this film from the public. Can’t wait to see it I’m sure @vivekagnihotri has come up with another compelling and hard hitting piece of work.. Congratulations team .👍👍👍❤️❤️🙏🙏."
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Kangana took a dig at the Bollywood celebs for the 'pin drop silence'. She took to her Instagram story and penned a long note. Her post read, "Please notice the pin drop silence in the Film industry about #thekashmirfiles. Not just content even its business is exemplary... investment and profit proportion might be such a case study that it will be the most successful and profitable film of the year... It also broke many myths about theatres being exclusive for big budgets, event films or visual/VFX spectacles post pandemic. It is breaking every myth and preconceived notion that was there and bringing back the audience to the theatres. 6am shows in multiplexes are full, it's unbelievable!!! Bullydawood aur unke chamche sadme mein chale gaye hai... Not a word, sari duniya dekh rahi hai inko lekin phir bhi not a word... Their time is up!!"
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Akshay took to Twitter and cheered for Anupam Kher. He has worked with him earlier in films like 'Special 26', 'Baby' and others. Akshay in his tweet said that he hasn't yet watched the film but he is hoping to watch it soon. He wrote, "Hearing absolutely incredible things about your performance in #TheKashmirFiles @AnupamPKher Amazing to see the audience back to the cinemas in large numbers. Hope to watch the film soon. Jai Ambe."
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Parineeti Chopra, who will be seen with Anupam Kher in Sooraj Barjatya's 'Uunchai', also wished him on the film's success. She tweeted, "Sooo happy for both my favourite people! Good work speaks 😊💕 Congrats team #TheKashmirFiles @AnupamPKher #MithunChakraborthy."
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Meera Chopra urged everyone to go and watch the film 'just to understand the history a little better'. She took to Twitter and wrote, "Do urself a favour watch #TheKashmirFiles. As rightly said in the film “ज़ो history में नई पड़ा, वो सच नई है”. Thanks @vivekagnihotri for showing us the truth, for me ur the only filmaker with balls. As a hindu this truth makes me so angry that i start questioning the system!! I would request the liberal youth of today including myself to go watch #TheKashmiriFiles just to understand our history a little better."
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Director Hansal Mehta congratulated Vivek Agnihotri and also said that he has 'succeeded outside the system on his own terms'. His tweet read, "Congratulations @vivekagnihotri for #TheKashmirFiles. You have succeeded outside the system, on your own terms. Ideologically or otherwise I might disagree with your views and films but as a colleague I must commend you."
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Paresh Rawal looked mighty impressed by the film as he tweeted in block letters on his handle. He tweeted, "IF YOU ARE AN INDIAN YOU MUST WATCH. #KashmirFiles."
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