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Vivek Agnihotri’s movie, Kashmir files is based on the genocide and exodus of Kashmiri Pandit in 1990’s which happened precisely due to religious and political insurgency. It is mostly portrayed from the point of view of a Kashmiri Pandit. It actually starts with a very brutal & heart-wrenching moment where Muslims slogeered Ralive, Tsaliv ya Galive which means “convert to Islam, leave Kashmir or die” for Pandits particularly as the sequence will go back to 1990’s to present day.
Few scenes are deeply disturbing to see. Undoubtedly the depiction of the lifeless Kashmir has been shown brilliantly in the drone shots of the movie which only adds to the dreadful experience shared by many who faced it which perhaps could have been avoided with a better administration at that time. The all star cast in bonus is phenomenal in their respective roles with some amazing performances by Darshan Kumar and Anupam Kher who are believable in every scene.
This movie will leave you with teary eyes for sure but at the same time I believe it’s a bit exaggerated too. The film actually comes across as biased as it would have been more satisfying and appropriate to know the cause and situation of Kashmiri muslims and sikhs during that period of time. The movie is definitely worth a watch but also needs to be researched before you make up your mind as it will leave you with a shaking conscience and many questions on the table to ponder.
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