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Hamid Mir raises voice for detained Kashmiri journalist Fahad Shah at Oxford Union
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Indian court sentences Kashmiri leader Yasin Malik to life imprisonment
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Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been making headlines ever since he supported Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files at the promotional event of SS Rajamouli’s RRR. Talking about the film, he congratulated the team and added that he'll soon watch it. The actor also urged his fans to watch it. View this post on Instagram However, social media users trolled him and called it a gimmick. They went after his much-hyped film Laal Singh Chaddha calling for its boycott. Amidst the trolling, an old video has now resurfaced on the internet in which the superstar is talking about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. View this post on Instagram The clip is from an interview from 2016 in which he talked about the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits at length and called it ‘shameful’. In the throwback video, he is saying, "Jaise aapne Kashmiri Panditon ki baat ki, main aapko bata raha hoon, bahut hi sharmnaak baat hai. Hamare desh mein hamare rehte hue, kuch log hai jinko apne gharon se nikala gaya. Yeh bohut hi sharamnaak baat hai (Like you have spoken about Kashmiri Pandits, let me tell you that it is very shameful that people were thrown out of their homes while we living in our country. This is very shameful)". The Ghajini star added, "Sabse zayda sharamnaak baat hai un logon ke liye jo wahan rehte hai. Unka yeh farz banta hai ki woh apne Kashmiri Pandit bhai ko apne ghar mein laake rakhein aur bolein ki hum aapko secure karenge. Kashmir ki sarkar ka Kashmir ke logon ka sabse pehla yeh farz banta hai (The most shameful thing was the people who were living there. It was their duty to bring their Kashmiri Pandit brothers to their house and tell them that they will secure them. It was prime duty of Kashmir’s government and Kashmiris who were residing there)". Watch the video below: Aamir Khan spoke about Kashmiri Pandits many many years before The Kashmir Files. This was in 2016. Absolutely love him for this. pic.twitter.com/2EDr5Fbm11 — Khalid Baig (@KhalidBaig85) March 21, 2022 We wonder how the trolls will react to it. Talking about The Kashmir Files, the film stars Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar among others in pivotal roles. Ever since its release, the critically-acclaimed movie is breaking several records at the box office and is all set to enter the Rs. 200 crore club. View the full article
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Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ has been breaking records since its release. Having comfortably crossed the Rs 100 crore mark by its 8th day, the film can be declared an unexpected success, considering it was made on a relatively paltry Rs 25 crores budget. The movie follows the story of Kashmiri Pandits who experienced atrocities that resulted in their mass exodus from the Valley in the 1990s. © Zee Studios While the film brings to light many uncomfortable conversations for the public at large, from allegations of distortion of reality, to subtly kindling Islamophobia among its viewers, it has also raised the issue of helping the Kashmiri Pandits who still suffer from the ordeals faced by the previous generations. With the box-office collections of ‘The Kashmir Files’ touted to have comfortably crossed Rs 150 crores, an MP & IAS officer from Madhya Pradesh named Niyaz Khan took to Twitter with a request bound to make the makers of the film sweat. Khan urged the producers of the film to donate all the proceeds from its success for the education of the kids coming from Kashmiri Pandit families and help build houses for them in Kashmir. Kashmir File shows the pain of Brahmins. They should be allowed to live safely in Kashmir with all honour. The producer must also make a movie to show the killings of Large number of Muslims across several states. Muslims are not insects but human beings and citizens of country — Niyaz Khan (@saifasa) March 18, 2022 In his tweet, Niyaz Khan said, “Income of Kashmir Files reached 150 crore. Great. People have given a lot of respect for Kashmiri Brahmins' feelings. I would respect film producer to transfer all earnings to the Brahmin children's education and construction of homes for them in Kashmir. It will be a great charity” Sir Niyaz Khaan Sahab, Bhopal aa raha hoon 25th ko. Please give an appointment so we can meet and exchange ideas how we can help and how you can help with the royalty of your books and your power as an IAS officer. https://t.co/9P3oif8nfL — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 20, 2022 Director of ‘The Kashmir Files’, Vivek Agnihotri, promptly responded to Khan’s tweet, requesting for an in-person meeting with the official in order to better discuss the ideas to help the cause. He wrote, “Please give an appointment so we can meet and exchange ideas how we can help and how you can help with the royalty of your books and your power as an IAS officer.” Do you think the Member of Parliament and IAS officer, Niyaz Khan is right to urge the makers of ‘The Kashmir Files’ to donate their collections to a greater cause? Let us know in the comments. View the full article
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The Kashmir Files is rewriting box office history with its record breaking collections that are on a rise with each passing day. At a time when the biggest of films featuring the biggest of stars are struggling at the box office, Vivek Agnihotri directorial is on course to hit Rs 200 crore in just under two weeks of its release. The film has already crashed Prabhas’ Radhe Shyam in Hindi and is currently spoiling Akshay Kumar’s Bachchhan Paandey's party that is struggling to survive at the box office. © Zee Studios Amid the film’s grand box office success post the release of the film, old tweets of one of its lead actors Anupam Kher have now gone viral on Twitter. These tweets are from 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. In these tweets Anupam is asking people not to turn the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits into a religious issue about Hindus and Muslims. He wrote in 2013 in a tweet, “I see some people making Kashmiri Pandit’s Exodus outcry into a religious thing. It is NOT. It is about Human Sufferings. Hindu or Muslim.” In 2012, the veteran actor wrote, “DON’T FORGET DON’T FORGIVE. @mobyshah: please don’t forget the Kashmiri Muslim as well pandith women who went through a similar pain.” In 2010, he tweeted, “My heart bleeds for Kashmir. Politics and terrorism has turned heaven into a hell for its people. Both… Hindus and Muslims.” In 2011, Kher blamed politicians for the whole issue. He wrote, “Problem is NOT with Kashmiri Pandits and Muslims. We have lived together for Years Peacefully. It’s POLITICIANS my friend. :)”. © Zee Studios Check out the screenshots below: Dates matter. pic.twitter.com/uaVMWIpTpZ — Karthik (@beastoftraal) March 15, 2022Yep performances!!!! pic.twitter.com/485A3LeatB — Nishant Pant (@nishantpant_in) March 15, 2022Besides Anupam Kher, the film also stars Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar and Pallavi Joshi. In just ten days of its release, The Kashmir Files has collected Rs 167.45 crore in India. View the full article
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A few days ago on his 57th birthday, Aamir Khan was asked about his views on The Kashmir Files and its massive success, he replied, “Actually, I have not seen the film. But I have heard it is very successful. My congratulations to the team.” Later, during an interview with ABP News, Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi were asked about Aamir’s reaction to the film. Anupam Kher had then urged Aamir to take 3 hours out from his busy schedule to watch The Kashmir Files and tell the world how did he like it. © Mana Stars Now, at the recently held promotional event of SS Rajamouli’s RRR in Delhi, Aamir joined the cast comprising NTR Jr, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt. During the event, he was informed about Anupam’s request to which Aamir replied, “Ji zaroor dekhoonga main. Woh ek history ka aisa hissa hai, humara dil dukta hai usme. Jo Kashmiri Pandits ke sath hua hain, wo yakeenan bahut hi dukh ki baat hai, aur aise film jo bani hain us topic pe, wo yakeenan har Hindustani ko dekhna chaiye aur har Hindustani ko yaad karna chahiye ki ek insan hai, jab us par atyachar hua to kya beet ti hai. (I will definitely watch the film. It is a part of our history which is heart-breaking. What happened with the Kashmiri Pandits is really very sad. Every Indian should watch the film made on this subject and should recall how it feels when a person goes through such trauma).” He further added, “This film has touched the emotions of all people who believe in humanity and that's what is wonderful. I will definitely watch the film and I am so happy to see that the film is successful. I feel this is the time in India which was sad, people should look at carefully and remember.” Watch the video below: Starring Mithun Chakraborty and Darshan Kumar, The Kashmir Files has collected over 170 crore in just 10 days of its release. © Zee studios The film is on course to become one of the biggest blockbusters of all time. View the full article
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Responding to a Twitter user’s post calling for suo moto identification & trial of culprits of the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus in 1990, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has thrown his weight behind the idea that such a process should be the step forward in making reparations to the victims of the incident. The Kashmir Files has seemingly opened up a can of worms with people across the political spectrum debating, discussing, and dissecting the ‘realities’ shown in the film. Many claim that the makers of the film have 'distorted' the series of events that actually transpired in order to stoke communal sentiments, while the rest claim that the film has accurately and explicitly depicted the violent circumstances under which the Kashmiri Pandits were forced to flee from the Valley. © Roger Viollet Collection The original Tweet by the user seeking a retroactive approach to justice, similar to what happened during the Nuremberg trials after the genocide committed by Nazi Germany, read, “I appeal to judges of Supreme Court of India to order suo moto identification & trial of executors of Hindu Genocide Kashmir Valley 1990. So much evidence now public ordering trial like Nuremberg is their duty.#PMModi #AmirKhan #VivekRanjanAgnihotri” I appeal to judges of Supreme Court of India to order suo moto identification & trial of executers of Hindu Genocide Kashmir Valley 1990. So much evidence now public ordering trial like Nuremberg is their duty.#PMModi #AmirKhan #VivekRanjanAgnihotri — Bharat Gupt (@bharatgupt) March 19, 2022 Affirming his support of the same, Vivek Agnihotri, replied, “This should be the next step. Can some legal experts advise how we can take this forward?”. With all that’s said and done, The Kashmir Files has once again thrust the controversial filmmaker into the limelight. This should be the next step. Can some legal experts advise how we can take this forward? https://t.co/4CQPP9gTe0 — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 19, 2022 The unprecedented response to The Kashmir Files is undeniable, with the film steadily entering the Rs 100 crore club at the box office, showing no signs of slowing down. The Anupam Kher starrer has amassed the highest single-day haul of Rs 19.15 crore so far. A further testament to the success of The Kashmir Files is the fact that it has equalled the day 8 collections of Baahubali 2, having received a theatrical release last Friday. The film by Vivek Agnihotri claims to show the mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley in the 1990s. #TheKashmirFiles creates HISTORY… *Day 8* of #TKF [₹ 19.15 cr] is AT PAR with #Baahubali2 [₹ 19.75 cr] and HIGHER THAN #Dangal [₹ 18.59 cr], the two ICONIC HITS… #TKF is now in august company of ALL TIME BLOCKBUSTERS… [Week 2] Fri 19.15 cr. Total: ₹ 116.45 cr. #India biz. pic.twitter.com/sjLWXV78J9 — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) March 19, 2022 The metrics of TKF’s success were further broken down by film trade analyst Taran Adarsh: "#TheKashmirFiles creates history… *Day 8* of #TKF [ ₹19.15 cr] is at par with #Baahubali2 [ ₹19.75 cr] and higher than #Dangal [ ₹18.59 cr], the two iconic hits… #TKF is now in the august company of all-time blockbusters… [Week 2] Fri 19.15 cr. Total: ₹116.45 cr. #India biz." Love it or loathe it, The Kashmir Files has stirred up a lot of noise around it. Have you watched the film yet? Let us know your thoughts on the film in the comments below. View the full article
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Mithun Chakraborty and Anupam Kher starrer The Kashmir Files has turned out to be a massive box office hit. In just four days of its release, the Vivek Agnihotri directorial has collected Rs 42.20 crore. Moreover, the Monday collection of The Kashmir Files was in the same range as its Sunday collection. Amid The Kashmir Files’ box office success, a 2015 news article and filmmaker Ashoke Pandit’s tweet has now gone viral on social media. © Zee Studios The article mentions how Shah Rukh Khan helped a Kashmiri Pandit family who was in dire need of financial aid. According to DNA, Deepak Raina and his family migrated from Sogam, Anantnag, to Delhi in 1990 post the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. In July 2015, he met with a road accident while returning to Delhi from Jammu. Deepak’s mother Sheila, unfortunately, passed away on the spot while he, along with his wife Neenu and 2-year-old daughter, was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Delhi. Sharing the details about their accident, Deepak’s brother-in-law told the website, “Neenu was in coma, Deepak’s was critical and the child was numb below the waist. The family could not afford the cost of treatment which was in lakhs”. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who is from Kashmir, called up Shah Rukh Khan asking for his help and shortly received a cheque of Rs 3 lakh. Ashoke stated, “To my utter surprise, Shah Rukh Khan called me up and offered to help in whatever way possible. Within two days I received a cheque from Gauri Khan”. Deepak’s brother-in-law added, “We are indebted to Shah Rukh Khan for helping us in time of need”. Pandit also revealed that Shah Rukh Khan has earlier as well responded to calls for a 10-year-old boy who was a cancer patient “but before we could do anything, the boy died. Shah Rukh was pained to learn of his death”. © Instagram/Shah Rukh Khan Sharing the story on Twitter Ashoke Pandit had tweeted in August 2015, “@iamsrk I respect and will not forget this humane act of yours.” Check out the tweet below: @iamsrk I respect and will not forget this humane act of yours. https://t.co/p7Y2q3cQPq — Ashoke Pandit (@ashokepandit) November 4, 2015 Since the tweet has now gone viral after seven years, a lot of social media users are praising King Khan. One user wrote, “#SRK did it several times long before without any media publicity like he always does... and also been doing it.. You won't heard all these from him ; but work/charity of kindness always finds a great level of respect & place in people's heart. #KingKhan for u. #TheKashmirFiles”. Another tweeted, “SRK is great human being with a pure soul that's why we love him whatever the situation or condition we all stand with truth and with SRK”. One tweet read, “King. Helped a Kashmiri Pandit family before the political accounts started talking about them.” Check out some of the responses below: King. Helped a Kashmiri Pandit family before the political accounts started talking about them. https://t.co/8nuLRURFGB — r ★ (@itzzRashmi) March 14, 2022#SRK did it several times long before without any media publicity like he always does... and also been doing it.. You won't heard all these from him ; but work/charity of kindness always finds a great level of respect & place in people's heart.#KingKhan for u.#TheKashmirFiles https://t.co/uJZuxMAxYo — Mayank vyas (@maulik784) March 15, 2022SRK is great humebeen with a pure sole that's why we love him whatever the setuation or condition we all stand with truth and with SRK https://t.co/O5JvdtyuM2 — Varsha Dubey Tripathi (@VarshaDubeyTri1) March 15, 2022that is why he is a king khan https://t.co/jZqLfFB3hm — Ashu (@SrkianAshu) March 15, 2022#TheKashmirFiles Pandit ji bus apni baato se palatna Matt This is King Khan for u haters. He doesn't like to show off . https://t.co/WDpTSEPd4e — SidHeart (till the eternity) (@AshishVirgo) March 15, 2022People r so dumb that they don't need shout on roof top to say what they do ,idiots who don't do anything in thier life ask questions to other specially SRK,He helped Kashmiri pandits when there was no such coverage as today,https://t.co/qv3Z8bi6Rk — @ (@kkabhakt) March 14, 2022King Khan Helped a Kashmiri Pandit family before political agenda https://t.co/XMuEJF9nZ5 — Whooohooohoooooohooooohooo | issss stan account (@psycho_rB) March 14, 2022 On the work front, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for the release of Yash Raj Films’ Pathaan also starring John Abraham and Deepika Padukone. The film is helmed by Siddhart Anand of War fame. View the full article
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The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, was released in theatres last week on limited screens. However, the film gained traction thanks to the positive word of mouth, resulting in an increase in the number of shows across the country due to the huge demand. Recently, Kangana Ranaut appreciated the film based on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits and slammed Bollywood's silence on it. Uri: The Surgical Strike director Aditya Dhar, after watching The Kashmir Files, too has appreciated the film and posted an emotional message on Twitter. He shared his own experience and wrote that the film's emotion is genuine. He tweeted, "You might have seen numerous videos of Kashmiri Pandits breaking down in the theatres after watching #TheKashmirFiles. The emotion is real. It shows how long we kept our pain and tragedy repressed as a community. We didn’t have any shoulder to cry on and no ear to hear our pleas". View this post on Instagram Take a look at the complete thread here: You might have seen numerous videos of Kashmiri Pandits breaking down in the theatres after watching #TheKashmirFiles. The emotion is real. It shows how long we kept our pain and tragedy repressed as a community. We didn’t have any shoulder to cry on and no ear to hear our pleas. pic.twitter.com/cAXZpSzDnK — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 14, 2022This film is a brave attempt to show our TRUTH! We were forced to keep this tragedy a secret. We tried moving on hoping that time will heal our wounds. But we were seriously wrong. The wounds still remain. — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 14, 2022Almost all of us till date are still suffering mentally, emotionally and even physically. It was not just the terrorism that killed so many, it was also what followed the migration. — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 14, 2022Hats off to our elders for bringing us up with so much dignity. Against all odds and atrocities, they made sure we get the best of education, and make our country proud. — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 14, 2022Being a filmmaker myself I couldn’t have made a better film than this on my own tragedy. Hats off to @vivekagnihotri & @AnupamPKher Ji. Please watch the tragic TRUE story of one of the most patriotic and loyal communities of India. #TheKashmirFiles — Aditya Dhar (@AdityaDharFilms) March 14, 2022Retweeting her husband's emotional post, Yami Gautam too came out in support of the film and urged fans to watch it. She tweeted, "Being married to a Kashmiri Pandit, I know first hand of the atrocities that this peace-loving community has gone through. But majority of the nation is still unaware. It took us 32 years and a film to get to know the truth. Please watch and support #TheKashmirFiles. Being married to a Kashmiri Pandit, I know first hand of the atrocities that this peace-loving community has gone through. But majority of the nation is still unaware. It took us 32 years and a film to get to know the truth. Please watch and support #TheKashmirFiles . 🙏 https://t.co/rjHmKVmiXZ — Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) March 14, 2022 The Bhoot Police actress added, "Huge respect to @AnupamPKher sir, @vivekagnihotri and the entire team". Huge respect to @AnupamPKher sir, @vivekagnihotri and the entire team. 🙏 — Yami Gautam Dhar (@yamigautam) March 14, 2022 For the unversed, The Kashmir Files is a depiction of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in Jammu & Kashmir during the Kashmir Insurgency in 1990. The film has been doing excellent business at the box office and collected Rs. 27.15 crores in the first weekend at the domestic box office. View the full article
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You know that a movie is going to sweep you off your feet and keep you on the edge of your seat when you have both Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakraborty slaying it on the screen in an intense drama-thriller. © Anupam Kher Releasing on 11th March 2022, The Kashmir Files is a movie that is based on true events. It takes us through the life of the Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, during the Kashmir insurgency. Bringing the bone-chilling story about the Kashmiri Pandits’ genocide to light, this movie is touted to be one of the biggest and most intense dramas of 2022. Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘The Kashmir Files’ Will Release On THIS Date In March, Know In Detail https://t.co/y9zjTsjKey — Santosh (@Santoshshah7947) February 8, 2022 Helmed by Vivek Agnihotri, he shared the news on his social media and wrote, “Bringing the story of Kashmir Genocide on the big screen. #TheKashmirFiles releasing on 11th March 2022 #RightToJustice (sic).” ‘The Kashmir Files’ Release Date: Anupam Kher’s film release announced, know details https://t.co/QvJSHcCptX — News Daily India (@NewsDailyIndia1) February 8, 2022 The cast consists of Mithun Chakraborty as Brahma Dutt, Anupam Kher as Pushkarnath, Darshan Kumar as Krishna Pandit, Pallavi Joshi as Radhika Menon, Bhasha Sumbali as Shraddha Pandit, Chinmay Mandlekar as Farooq Malik aka Bitta (Inspired by Farooq Ahmed Dar), Puneet Issar as DGP Hari Narain, as per reports. The Kashmir Files Release Date: अनुपम खेर की फिल्म की रिलीज का ऐलान, जानिए डिटेल्स https://t.co/3pfBrk5RJP — Hindi News (@HindiNe03181314) February 8, 2022#KashmiriPandits #kashmirfiles https://t.co/Kilu0qNULW — Take it Easy...! (@manojthaker33) February 8, 2022At the same time, fans are ecstatic with a release date in front of them, for several of them are desperately waiting to watch this movie that is indeed inspired by true events. One user wrote, “Eagerly waiting for this one kashmir files finally on 11 March... I am so excited to see this one.. I can't wait anymore…” while another one commented, “The only director who actually dares to say the truth in his movies. Proud of you sir.Wishing a grand succes to Kashmir files.” Eagerly waiting for this one kashmir files finally on 11 March... I am so excited to see this one.. I can't wait anymore...#TheKashmirFiles pic.twitter.com/MXIazHCRKt — Nupur (@nupurmon56) February 8, 2022This is really good news for The Kashmir Files lover,i am really very happy,are you happy?i cannot believe my eyes to see this news.#TheKashmirFiles pic.twitter.com/g8gIMnqwkF — Stylish Boy (@FollowB50642815) February 8, 2022The only director who actually dares to say the truth in his movies. Proud of you sir. Wishing a grand succes to Kashmir files. — Arjun AP (@ArjunAP55245078) February 8, 2022The only director who actually dares to say the truth in his movies. Proud of you sir. Wishing a grand succes to Kashmir files. — Arjun AP (@ArjunAP55245078) February 8, 2022Calling it the most exciting piece of news they’ve received this week, people on the micro-blogging site Twitter are enthusiastic about how the director would’ve depicted the tiresome and heart-wrenching condition of the Kashmiri Pandits at the time. View the full article
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Nagis Fakhri, the beautiful actress who ventured into Bollywood in 2011 with Rockstar has lately not been in the news for movies, but mostly her social media presence and personal life. After years of denying her relationship with fellow actor and YRF heir Uday Chopra, Nargis later confessed that they were together for over five years and she regretted not opening up about their relationship earlier. © TOI The actress then dated American director Matt Alonzo and chef Justin Santos, who she broke up with last October. Now as per a Hindustan Times report, it is being rumoured that the actress has found love in a US-based, Kashmiri entrepreneur named Tony Beig. They met in social circles and apparently hit it off instantly. The two have been dating since December. Tony happens to be the CEO of a conglomerate called the Dioz Group, and he has also produced a Hollywood film in the past. © Instagram © Forbes As per Forbes, he grew up in Melbourne and later moved to Beverley Hills. He owns several companies in industries like fashion, real estate and medical products. He travels in fancy cars and big planes and lives life king size. The two have not confirmed anything as of now, but since Nargis is pretty open about her life, she will eventually share with her fans, if there’s anything brewing here. View the full article
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"My heart burns for my son. Each day passes by with a lot of difficulties," his mother says
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All you need to know about Katrina Kaif and her Kashmiri father
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Kashmiri students praised Pakistani players on WhatsApp, says complaint
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Kashmiri students started cheering when Pakistan scored runs, chanted Azadi slogans, say Indian police
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Sidharth Malhotra’s Shershaah has been well received by both the audience and critics but now, the makers might land in legal trouble. A Kashmiri Journalist Faraz Ashraf is taking Bollywood’s Dharma Productions to court as he claims the film company has put his life in danger by using his vehicle’s number plate on a car depicted as that of “terrorists” in the movie. Ashraf tweeted, “Since inception Bollywood has only produced propaganda movies against Kashmir, where till now they were showing Kashmiris collectively as terrorists but this time they have gone too far in attacking me and my family.” © Twitter He also shared the picture of the real car and the car used in the movie. He wrote, “In the movie, "Shershah" produced by @DharmaMovies @karanjohar have used my personal car registration number on the car which is being used by militants in the movie. @OmarAbdullah @AakashHassan @AzaanJavaid @Gaamuk.” Both vehicles feature the same license plate number. © Twitter He further added that an advocate will be handling the case and they will be holding a press conference on the matter soon. “Advocate @shamsubaid15 will be legally handling this case. It’s a request to media friends to highlight this issue. We will soon address a press conference also,” his tweet read. © Twitter He also mentioned that he feels unsafe in traveling in that car as people might take him in a negative light. He also said that he will take legal action against the production house and would urge the court to stop the broadcast of the movie Shershaah in the entire country. He wrote, “It is a threat to me and my family. I cannot travel in the car as feel safety concerns now due to the move. I have not given any permission to any production house to use the regd no. of my car. I now decided to fight against the @DharmaMovies @DharmaTwoPointO to stop the broadcast of the movie in the entire country. As they have copied my car regd no. and used it in the movie. I am filing a case against the production house.” © Twitter © Twitter Well, this might have been a creative decision taken by the makers but this is not the first time that Bollywood directors have taken such liberty in using private details of a person without their permission. In 2019, a similar case happened when the makers of Arjun Patiala used a Delhi-based number for Sunny Leone in one of the scenes in the movie. A Delhi resident named Puneet Agarwal went through some tough days because he was flooded with calls from unknown people. "I demand action against the makers of the movie for using my number without permission. It has caused me harassment as many of the callers are using offensive language. I am getting calls from ISD numbers,” Mr. Agarwal had said. What do you have to say about these creative liberties? Let us know in the comments section below. View the full article
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Syed Ali Geelani passed away on Wednesday night after prolonged illness at the age of 92
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Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani's body wrapped in Pakistan's flag before burial
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Veteran Kashmiri leader Syed Ali Geelani passes away in Srinagar
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KPL 2021: Mohammad Hafeez backs Kashmiri talent, wants them to make great strides
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Attempts made to hack phones of Kashmiri leaders, forensic evidence shows
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The two communities, Kashmiri Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits, have often proved that communal harmony can still exist despite a bloody past. Recently, people from both communities shared yet another excellent example of brotherhood as they helped perform the last rites of two Kashmiri Pandit women. This event took place in South Kashmir in the Kulgam district. © News 18 As soon as everyone heard the news of the demise of two women, Chand Rani, 80, (wife of BardriNath) and Kaushali Devi, 83, (wife of JankiNath), the Muslim community, within no time, offered help to the families in doing the last rites. © News 18 Ghulam Mohhudin Shah, a part of the Muslim community, helped with most things, including setting up the cremation pyre and assisted with carrying the earthen pot to the cremation ground. At the same time, other Muslim locals helped with further minute details. Ramesh Kumar, a Kashmiri Pandit, mentioned that both these communities are two different faces of the same coin. He also said that their bond is eternal. He said, “The brotherhood and communal harmony is everlasting and these gatherings are one such example of it.” © News 18 Even though it was the families who did the last rites, it was the local Muslim community who helped with everything else. This is not the only time when both the communities shared examples of brotherhood. Earlier, Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits both performed the last rites of a woman at Tahram village as well. They carried out all the formalities in line with Kashmiri Pandits for the deceased lady. © News 18 A similar incident took place in December 2020 when Muslims in the Wussan area helped perform the last rites of Naath Ji. In fact, the community gave shoulders to the deceased Pandit's coffin and arranged everything for the funeral. Both Kashmiri Pandits and Kashmiri Muslims have time and again set such heartwarming examples. It's truly a lesson for everyone to live peacefully with no wars based on religions. View the full article
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