Vivek Agnihotri Announces The Kashmir Files: Unreported

At the closing ceremony of the International Film Festival of India 2022, held in Goa, the jury head Nadav Lapid openly criticized Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files. He called the film 'vulgar, propaganda,' which caused outrage across the country. Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri, and several others came down heavily on Lapid and compared THe Kashmir Files to the holocaust. At IFFI, Nadav Lapid said, "All of us are disturbed. It felt to us like a 'propaganda, vulgar movie' inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious competition. I feel totally comfortable in sharing these feelings openly on stage since the spirit of the festival truly accepts critical discussion which is essential for art and life."

While speaking to AajTak, Agnihotri said, "I am determined now and I am making an announcement through your channel. We have many stories, and anecdotes from which we could have made 10 films instead of one. I wanted to make only one film then. But now, I have decided that I will bring out the whole truth through 'The Kashmir Files Unreported'. Now this subject is beyond art and is more about the reputation of this country. It is my moral responsibility that whatever proof I have with me, I bring them out and present it in front of people."