The problem with most Bollywood movies that are based on "true events" is that they whitewash it to a point where the presentation makes the movie feel like a typical Bollywood masala flick. That's not necessarily a bad thing. There is after all, a fundamental difference between a movie & documentary i.e Drama.
But The Kashmir files didn't need that additional dramatization. It is about the Kashmir Pandit exodus which to date remains one of the darkest periods of modern Human history. The pain, the agony and the humiliation faced by Kashmir Pandits in 1990 has no parellels, period.
So, the only job a movie based on this tragedy has is to be truthful & honest. Shikara isn't. The Kashmir Files on the other hand, is. It's not just honest. It's sincere. It didn't exploit the tragedy. It emphathised with the Pandits. It showed what happened, how it happened and because of WHOM it happened.
The actors did their parts well. Especially, Anupam Kher's acting was impactful and will haunt you. Technically, the movie was well made. There were a few pacing issues & it was at times very difficult to watch.
But I give the movie 10/10. Director Vivek Agnihotri has shown guts in making sure the movie has no Bollywood makeup. It doesn't shy away from telling the truth about the Exodus.
If this movie offends you, know that you're getting the taste of the truth that Bollywood, the media and the intelligentsia has denied you for a very long time. Make sure you don't miss it this time. Because the foundation of peace in any society is truth, not a beautiful lie.
But The Kashmir files didn't need that additional dramatization. It is about the Kashmir Pandit exodus which to date remains one of the darkest periods of modern Human history. The pain, the agony and the humiliation faced by Kashmir Pandits in 1990 has no parellels, period.
So, the only job a movie based on this tragedy has is to be truthful & honest. Shikara isn't. The Kashmir Files on the other hand, is. It's not just honest. It's sincere. It didn't exploit the tragedy. It emphathised with the Pandits. It showed what happened, how it happened and because of WHOM it happened.
The actors did their parts well. Especially, Anupam Kher's acting was impactful and will haunt you. Technically, the movie was well made. There were a few pacing issues & it was at times very difficult to watch.
But I give the movie 10/10. Director Vivek Agnihotri has shown guts in making sure the movie has no Bollywood makeup. It doesn't shy away from telling the truth about the Exodus.
If this movie offends you, know that you're getting the taste of the truth that Bollywood, the media and the intelligentsia has denied you for a very long time. Make sure you don't miss it this time. Because the foundation of peace in any society is truth, not a beautiful lie.