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Why Does Vivek Agnihotri Have A Problem With Ranbir?

Why Does Vivek Agnihotri Have A Problem With Ranbir?

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The Kashmir Files Director Vivek Agnihotri has criticised Bollywood film-makers, stating they do not have the courage to openly criticise a star like Ranbir Kapoor but they will do so behind closed doors.

What's Vivek Agnihotri Up To?

What's Vivek Agnihotri Up To?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The Kashmir Files Director Vivek Agnihotri spotted outside a Mumbai salon.

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.'

'I Never Thought I'd Be Doing Movies'

'I Never Thought I'd Be Doing Movies'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'Before Gadar 2, I was a nobody.' 'Once Gadar 2 happened, my director was like, you're meant for the movies, girl.'

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Vivek Agnihotri apologises to Delhi HC in contempt case, discharged

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri appeared before the Delhi high court on Monday and tendered an unconditional apology in connection with a criminal contempt case over his alleged remarks against a judge of the court.

After Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri Gives Us...

After Kashmir Files, Vivek Agnihotri Gives Us...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Vivek shot Nautanki in Bhopal in the midst of the postponed schedules of The Kashmir Files.

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Is Mithun okay? Vivek Agnihotri answers...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

Reports that Mithun Chakraborty collapsed on location during the shooting of Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files are true.

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Now, Modi lauds Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The prime minister also congratulated the film's makers for giving importance to scientists of the country.

What To Watch On OTT In November

What To Watch On OTT In November

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

November is a busy month on OTT with several series arriving, in their next season after being vastly successful in earlier instalments.

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Who Will Vivek Agnihotri Expose In The Vaccine War?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'All the big production houses are making superhero films, so I thought I should make one too. So I have made a genuine superhero film,' Vivek Agnihotri says about his new film, The Vaccine War.

Complaint against Vivek Agnihotri for 'Bhopali' remark

Complaint against Vivek Agnihotri for 'Bhopali' remark

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

If someone says he is Bhopali, it generally means he is homosexual, a person with Nawabi likings, Agnihotri had said.

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The high court asked him to appear after he tendered an unconditional apology, through an affidavit, for his alleged remarks.

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Hard Core Action Coming Up In September

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union invite to debate on Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Calling it a direct challenge to India's sovereignty, film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said on Thursday that he declined an invitation by the Oxford Union and found the theme of the debate -- 'This House Believes in an Independent State of Kashmir' meaningless.

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Should The Bengal Files Have Been Made?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Some of the issues Vivek Agnihotri raises in The Bengal Files are valid, but today, the need of the hour is to find ways of negotiating peace not pouring oil over troubled waters, asserts Deepa Gahlot.

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Kolkata police stop 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Kolkata Police stopped the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files', a film based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, its director Vivek Agnihotri claimed, sparking controversy and allegations of censorship.

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Will give up filmmaking if...: Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said he will quit filmmaking if intellectuals, including Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid, are able to prove that events depicted in his film are false.

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

'India Has Lost The Most Humane Storyteller Of Our Time'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

'He was a visionary who redefined storytelling and inspired generations.'

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

After Kashmir Files, It's The Vaccine War

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

After making the blockbuster The Kashmir Files, Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri plunges headlong into another hard-hitting film, this time on the COVID vaccine.

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Usha Uthup, Mithun Get Padma Bhushan Awards

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

Usha Uthup and Mithun Chakraborty were among those who were conferred with the prestigious Padma Bhushan award for their outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

CBI quizzes RG Kar ex-principal for 6th day; ED probe sought against him

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Although no fresh arrests were reported in the case, the Central Bureau of Investigation continued with its questioning of top officials of the RG Kar Hospital.

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Fukrey 3 Is A Hit!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The film will comfortably enter the 100 Crore Club, and a fourth installment seems assured.

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Will Kashmir Files TRAMPLE RRR at Box Office?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'We didn't realise what a tsunami The Kashmir Files was going to be.'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

'If Kashmir Files is branded anti-Islam, it's politics'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'What matters to me is that the film is reaching out and touching hearts.' 'An 85-year old man and his 75-year wife, who had never stepped into a cinema, went to see The Kashmir Files.' 'That is my real achievement.'

COMING SOON In Theatres This September

COMING SOON In Theatres This September

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Joginder Tuteja looks at the theatrical releases of the month.

Kashmir Files Director Sues Mamata

Kashmir Files Director Sues Mamata

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Kashmir Files Director Vivek Agnihotri, his wife and Co-Producer Pallavi Joshi and Producer Abhishek Aggarwal have sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee for 'false and highly defamatory statements made with malafide intention to defame us and our films.'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

'Kashmir Files has turned out to be the people's film'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'This film has changed me from within.'

'Kashmir Files' is vulgar, propaganda: IFFI jury head

'Kashmir Files' is vulgar, propaganda: IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid said he was "disturbed and shocked" to see the film being screened at the film festival.

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Alia Goes Green On Awards Night

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Bollywood stars sashayed down the red carpet at the Zee Cine Awards in Mumbai.

'Efforts To Muzzle Kashmir Files Won't Work'

'Efforts To Muzzle Kashmir Files Won't Work'

Rediff.com11 May 2022

'It's the most ban-friendly country in the world as far as cinema is concerned.'

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Vidya At Satish Kaushik's Prayer Meet

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A few days after Satish Kaushik's sudden passing on March 9, a prayer service was held at his residence in Andheri, northwest Mumbai.

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Vijay, Oppenheimer... Lots On OTT!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

From Vijay's fiery latest to atom bomb origins, brace yourself for some explosive action on OTT this week.

Does India Like Violent Films?

Does India Like Violent Films?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

If the trailer is any indication, Ranbir Kapoor's Animal will be one of the most violent films of 2023.

The Biggest Flops Of 2023

The Biggest Flops Of 2023

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

It's been a good year at the box office. Still, there were some rude shocks as well.

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Will The Kashmir Files Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has come out with a list of 301 feature films eligible for the Oscars with Indian films RRR, Gangubai Kathiawadi, The Kashmir Files and Kantara making the cut.

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

'Kashmir Files is not about vulgarity, it's reality'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

'This movie gives a message to live in harmony and make this world a better place to live in.'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

'Totally apologise, but...': Israeli filmmaker on 'Kashmir Files'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Whatever I said and I said clearly that for me and my fellow jury members, it was and it is a vulgar propaganda movie that didn't have a place and was inappropriate for such a prestigious competitive section. I can repeat it again and again'

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Fun And Guns Coming Up On OTT In August

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

There's a lot of entertainment coming up for you on OTT in the month of August.