O.A.K. Sunder

The Kashmir Files' filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri, on Monday, seemingly took a dig at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Jury Head Nadav Lapid for calling the film "propaganda, vulgar" at the festival's closing ceremony.Agnihotri took an indirect dig at the remark by tweeting, "GM. Truth is the most dangerous thing. It can make people lie. #CreativeConsciousness."Lapid had called 'The Kashmir Files' a "propaganda, vulgar film", adding that he was "shocked" to see the film in the competition section of such a prestigious film festival. A video from the festival went viral in which Lapid is seen criticising the film."All of us were disturbed and shocked by the 15th film, The Kashmir Files. That felt like a propaganda, vulgar movie, inappropriate for an artistic competitive section of such a prestigious film festival. I feel totally comfortable openly sharing these feelings here with you at this stage. In the spirit of this festival, we can surely also accept a critical discussion, which is essential for art and life," he said during the closing ceremony.Lapid's remarks did not go down well with many. Actors Anupam Kher and Darshan Kumaar, who played key roles in 'The Kashmir Files' along with filmmaker Ashoke Pandit and Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) Vice President Abhinav Prakash were among the people who condemned the controversial comments.'The Kashmir Files' released earlier this year in theatres and it told the story of the Hindu exodus in the 1990s and targeted killings of the Kashmiri Pandits.The movie went on to become one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies of 2022 and Anupam Kher received acclaim for his performance.

In the teaser, Kangana could be seen reprising the role of former Indian Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi.'Emergency' marks the 'Tanu weds Manu' actor's first solo directorial film. Previously, she co-directed a periodic film 'Manikarnika' in the year 2019, and the second biopic film of her career after her much acclaimed 'Thalaivii' where she portrayed the role of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalitha.Along with the announcement teaser, the 35-year-old actor dropped the first look poster of her next project, to which she captioned, "Presenting #EmergencyFirstLook! Portraying one of the most powerful and controversial women in the history of the world...#Emergency shoot begins".Soon after the 'Fashion' actor dropped the first look and teaser of the film, fans flooded the comment section with fire and heart emoticons."Fabulous look all the best powerful women" a fan commented.Another user wrote, "Wooo you are really legend, Only you can do this type of acting, So I am the biggest fan of you mam..".Kangana has now finally commenced the shoot of her next periodic film.The official release date of the film is still awaited.Meanwhile, the 'Gangster' actor was last seen in 'Dhaakad' which failed to impress the audience at the box office, she will be next seen in 'Tejas' in which she portrays the role of an Indian Air-force Officer.Apart from that, she will also be making her debut as a producer with her next production venture 'Tiku weds Sheru' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in the lead roles. The film is slated to stream exclusively on Amazon prime video.