Vivek Agnihotri: News
06 Jul 2023
Bollywood FilmsVivek Agnihotri criticizes 'glamorizing extreme violence' in cinema
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has come down heavily on the practice of "glamorizing extreme violence" in cinema, literature, and politics.
15 Jun 2023
BollywoodRaima Sen to feature in Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most talked-about filmmakers in India, especially after the success of the controversial film The Kashmir Files. As the director is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film, The Vaccine War, he shared the news of Raima Sen joining the cast of the film.
10 Jun 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War': Filming for last leg begins
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of his next film, titled The Vaccine War.
09 Jun 2023
Shahid KapoorVivek Agnihotri questions why Shahid's 'Bloody Daddy' is streaming free
While viewers are pleased they won't have to burn a hole through their pockets to watch Shahid Kapoor in action in Bloody Daddy, The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has raised questions over the film's free OTT release.
09 Jun 2023
Bollywood#TheVaccineWar postponed? Was avoiding 'Animal,' 'OMG 2' clashes the reason
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most in-buzz directors in India. After the unprecedented success of The Kashmir Files, Agnihotri regularly makes headlines for his fiery opinions.
31 May 2023
Cannes Film Festival'Bollywood actors have become social media influencers': Vivek Agnihotri
Director Vivek Agnihotri is known for his fiery opinions on Twitter and he has always been unapologetic about his viewpoints. In a recent tweet, the filmmaker tweeted about how the prestigious Cannes Film Festival had become "more about fashion and less about films."
09 May 2023
Mamata BanerjeeVivek Agnihotri sends legal notice to Mamata Banerjee: Here's why
Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said that he sent a legal notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over her recent statements over his 2022 film, The Kashmir Files, and upcoming movie, The Delhi Files.
04 May 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri-Sudhir Mishra discuss Anurag Kashyap in upcoming podcast
Vivek Agnihotri and Sudhir Mishra are two filmmakers who appear to be on both ends of the political spectrum. The former has found a kind of fame post The Kashmir Files, whereas the latter is known for making hard-hitting dramas.
27 Apr 2023
Bollywood FilmsVivek Agnihotri decides to boycott Filmfare Awards: Here's why
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Ranajn Agnihotri took to Twitter on Thursday morning (April 27) to share that he won't be attending the upcoming 68th Filmfare Awards.
12 Apr 2023
Anupam Kher'The Room': Anupam Kher announces his 536th film, a thriller-drama
On Wednesday, Bollywood actor Anupam Kher announced his 536th project tentatively titled The Room on Instagram which is set to be helmed by Sikandar Sidhu.
10 Apr 2023
Delhi High CourtContempt case: Vivek Agnihotri tenders 'unconditional apology' in Delhi HC
Director-writer-producer Vivek Agnihotri tendered an "unconditional apology" in the Delhi High Court on Monday in a 2018 contempt case.
06 Apr 2023
BollywoodVivek Agnihotri-Apurva Asrani react to KJo's 'murder Anushka's career' statement
Karan Johar is controversy's favorite child. The director-producer has been on the brunt of a lot of flak and has been termed the "flagbearer of nepotism" in Bollywood.
28 Mar 2023
Priyanka Chopra JonasApurva Asrani, Vivek Agnihotri praise Priyanka Chopra for speaking out
Priyanka Chopra has certainly captured headlines with her shocking revelations on the reason that led her to move away from Bollywood.
21 Feb 2023
BollywoodDadasaheb Phalke Awards roundup: All the winners and must-see moments
The annual Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards 2023 (DPIFF) was held in Mumbai on Monday evening and the who's who of the film and television industry descended on the red carpet ahead of the event.
18 Feb 2023
BollywoodAnupam Kher reacts to Prakash Raj's 'The Kashmir Files' remarks
Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files is one of the most successful films of 2022. However, it has been mired in various controversies over its plot, and various noted personalities have expressed their opinions about the movie.
14 Feb 2023
Bollywood#NewsBytesExplainer: Understanding how major box office clashes impact films
Box office and clashes? A tale as old as time.
24 Jan 2023
Rajkumar SantoshiRajkumar Santoshi gets death threats ahead of 'Gandhi Godse' release
Ahead of the theatrical release of Gandhi Godse - Ek Yudh, director and filmmaker Rajkumar Santoshi on Monday, filed a police complaint after receiving death threats for his upcoming film.
22 Jan 2023
Rahul GandhiVivek Agnihotri's snarky remarks on Rahul Gandhi's take on flying
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to Twitter on Sunday to mock Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his statements about "flying" and his mindset of being a pilot.
18 Jan 2023
The Kashmir FilesVivek Agnihotri's 'The Kashmir Files' re-releasing on Thursday; here's why
If you missed catching Vivek Agnihotri's smashing hit The Kashmir Files when it was first released in theaters in March 2022, fret not.
17 Jan 2023
HyderabadPallavi Joshi injured on Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' sets
The shooting of Vivek Agnihotri's next directorial The Vaccine War is currently underway.
15 Jan 2023
Upcoming Movies'Kantara' fame Sapthami Gowda joins Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War'
The ensemble cast of Vivek Agnihotri's next directorial, The Vaccine War, is getting bigger and better with each passing day.
11 Jan 2023
The Kashmir Files'The Kashmir Files': Netizens defend Vivek Agnihotri after lying accusation
Vivek Agnihotri was among those filmmakers whose films have been shortlisted for the Oscars contention list. Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files is one among the 301 films that have made it to the longlist of nominations.
10 Jan 2023
Anupam KherAfter 'RRR,' 'Kantara,' 'The Kashmir Files' makes it to Oscars
Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files has been included in the list of five Indian films that have been shortlisted for this year's Academy Awards.
07 Jan 2023
Air IndiaAir India urination row: Vivek Agnihotri calls out media
Shankar Mishra, who reportedly urinated on a woman co-passenger on Air India's New York-Delhi flight in November, has become the talk of the nation.
31 Dec 2022
Nana PatekarNana Patekar to headline Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War': Reports
Vivek Agnihotri's The Vaccine War went on floors only two weeks ago, but it has already made headlines.
31 Dec 2022
Pathaan'Pathaan': Twitter calls Vivek Agnihotri 'hypocrite' over 'Besharam Rang' controversy
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri recently shared a video on Twitter where a young girl was seen criticizing the much-talked-about song Besharam Rang from Pathaan.
09 Dec 2022
Amrish PuriAmrish Puri biopic in making; grandson Vardhan Puri to create
Vardhan Puri, grandson of iconic actor Amrish Puri is planning to make a biopic on his grandfather known widely for his villainous roles.
04 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)3 IFFI jury members support Lapid's 'The Kashmir Files' comments
IFFI 2022 jury member Jinko Gotoh took to Twitter to back Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid and his comments at the closing ceremony of the film festival.
01 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Nadav Lapid's apology
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri reacted to Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's apology regarding the latter's comments on The Kashmir Files at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022.
01 Dec 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Nadav Lapid issues apology to Kashmiri Pandits
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid has issued an apology for his comment at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, where he called The Kashmir Files, "vulgar," "propaganda," and inappropriate for the competition category of the festival.
30 Nov 2022
The Kashmir FilesAmidst IFFI row, Vivek Agnihotri announces 'The Kashmir Files: Unreported'
Filmmaker Nadav Lapid's "propaganda, vulgar film" comments on The Kashmir Files have led its director, Vivek Agnihotri, to announce, The Kashmir Files: Unreported.
30 Nov 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid defends his 'The Kashmir Files' remarks
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's comments regarding The Kashmir Files at the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022 have caused quite a stir.
29 Nov 2022
International Film Festival of India (IFFI)Indian celebrities take sides on Lapid's 'The Kashmir Files' comments
Social media erupted after Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid called Vivek Agnihotri-directed The Kashmir Files "propaganda" and termed it "vulgar" and inappropriate for the competition category.
29 Nov 2022
The Kashmir Files'The Kashmir Files' remark: Israel envoy slams IFFI jury chief
The controversial yet popular Bollywood flick The Kashmir Files has again garnered the limelight after the jury chief at the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI)—the Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid—called it "vulgar propaganda".
29 Nov 2022
The Kashmir Files'The Kashmir Files': Vivek Agnihotri reacts to Nadav Lapid's comments
International Film Festival of India jury head Nadav Lapid created an uproar in the nation after his closing note at the 53rd edition of the festival on Monday.
29 Nov 2022
The Kashmir FilesIFFI jury distances itself from chief's 'The Kashmir Files' comments
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid criticized Vivek Agnihotri-directed The Kashmir Files during the closing ceremony of the 53rd International Film Festival of India. The filmmaker called it "propaganda."
10 Nov 2022
Upcoming Movies'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri announces 'The Vaccine War'
On his 49th birthday, director-producer Vivek Agnihotri unveiled the title and first-look poster of his next film, titled The Vaccine War.
10 Nov 2022
CelebrityHappy birthday, Vivek Agnihotri: Looking at his lesser-known films
In the past few years, maverick filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has garnered nationwide limelight through The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022).
04 Nov 2022
EntertainmentVivek Agnihotri, Sukumar, Abhishek Agarwal join hands for pan-Indian project
In an unexpected development, an exciting pan-Indian project is on the cards which will see the collaboration of director Sukumar, producer Abhishek Agarwal, and filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri.
18 Sep 2022
Bollywood'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri backs 'Boycott Bollywood' movement
Bollywood has been reeling under numerous nefarious boycott calls over the past few years, particularly since 2020.
21 Jun 2022
Narendra Modi'The Kashmir Files': Looking at blockbuster's OTT release, successful run
Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files was released on March 11 and set the worldwide box office ablaze soon after.
01 Jun 2022
The Kashmir FilesVivek Agnihotri threatens to sue Oxford Union for canceling event
The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri on Tuesday said that the Oxford Union had canceled his event; he threatened to file a lawsuit against it.
10 May 2022
Shashi Tharoor'TKF': Following Singapore ban, Vivek Agnihotri spars with Shashi Tharoor
On Monday, Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files (TKF) that portrays the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley was banned in Singapore.
04 May 2022
BollywoodMedia club cancels Vivek Agnihotri's press conference, angry director retaliates
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri was slated to hold a "press conference" at a media club to discuss his last release, The Kashmir Files.
25 Apr 2022
KGFWhen are 'KGF 2,' 'The Kashmir Files' hitting the OTT?
Want to know when The Kashmir Files and KGF: Chapter 2, two of 2022's most successful ventures, are hitting the OTT space?
18 Apr 2022
Upcoming Movies'The Delhi Files': Vivek Agnihotri shares the film's story
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has shared what his next film The Delhi Files will deal with.
15 Apr 2022
Anupam Kher'The Delhi Files': Vivek Agnihotri commences work on his next
Following the success of The Kashmir Files, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has started working on his next, The Delhi Files.
11 Apr 2022
Upcoming Movies'The Kashmir Files' makers reuniting for 'two brutally honest tales'
Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I am Buddha Production are joining forces once again!
05 Apr 2022
Akshay KumarTwinkle Khanna trolled for insensitive comment on 'The Kashmir Files'
Twinkle Khanna has invited the wrath of netizens for taking a sly dig at the recently released Hindi film The Kashmir Files.
26 Mar 2022
Shivraj Singh Chouhan'The Kashmir Files': Genocide museum to come up in Bhopal
Vivek Agnihotri's film The Kashmir Files has become a cultural phenomenon.
24 Mar 2022
Anupam KherHow much did 'The Kashmir Files' actors charge?
Vivek Agnihotri has hit the ball out of the park with his latest, The Kashmir Files.
21 Mar 2022
Anupam KherHow much has 'The Kashmir Files' earned till now?
The Kashmir Files has emerged as an unprecedented success, subverting all box office trends with its massive haul.
20 Mar 2022
ZEE5When is 'The Kashmir Files' getting an OTT release?
The Kashmir Files has become a game-changer for Hindi cinema, with respect to the craze it has generated.
18 Mar 2022
Narendra Modi'The Kashmir Files' director Vivek Agnihotri gets Y category security
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday decided to grant the Y category security cover to The Kashmir Files director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri with pan-India CRPF cover, ANI reported.
15 Mar 2022
Narendra ModiPM Narendra Modi comments on critics of 'The Kashmir Files'
Vivek Agnihotri's brand new movie The Kashmir Files has taken over the public discourse in the last few days.
14 Mar 2022
IMDbDid IMDb change 'The Kashmir Files' ratings? Know what happened
Just days ago, Vivek Agnihotri's breakthrough film, The Kashmir Files, was enjoying an unbelievable 10/10 rating on Internet Movie Database (IMDb).
14 Mar 2022
Kashmir ValleyIs Vivek Agnihotri-directed 'The Kashmir Files' based on true events?
Ever since its release on Friday (March 11), Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files has been in the news.
13 Mar 2022
IMDbAnother achievement! 'The Kashmir Files' bags 10/10 rating on IMDb
Looks like there is no stopping The Kashmir Files.
13 Mar 2022
Anupam Kher'The Kashmir Files' review: Keep your tissues ready
The conflict in Kashmir finds its roots in 1947 and since then, this territorial fight has left thousands dead and innumerable people reeling from the consequences.
11 Mar 2022
The Kashmir FilesJ&K court orders stay on 'The Kashmir Files' release
Vivek Agnihotri's much talked-about film The Kashmir Files released on Friday, but the movie's future seems to be in jeopardy.
08 Mar 2022
Kapil SharmaWhy is Vivek Agnihotri calling out Kapil Sharma, his show?
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has once again caused a stir ahead of the release of The Kashmir Files.
26 Feb 2022
Anupama ChopraVivek Agnihotri slams Anupama Chopra for sabotaging 'The Kashmir Files'
National Film Award-winning director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has launched an attack on movie critic Anupama Chopra by posting an "expose" video on Thursday.
21 Feb 2022
Anupam Kher'The Kashmir Files' trailer promises 'brutally honest' Kashmir 'genocide' story
After the much-talked-about The Tashkent Files, filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is set to release The Kashmir Files, the next entry to his trilogy.
14 Feb 2022
Amitabh Bachchan'Jhund' to 'RRR': 5 much-awaited films releasing in March 2022
The year 2022 has seen six Fridays till now, but only one Hindi film has hit the theaters so far.
20 Nov 2021
Anupam KherIt's 'The Kashmir Files' v/s John's 'Attack' next Republic Day
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, who created quite a stir with The Tashkent Files, is gearing up for his next.
13 Sep 2021
Anupam Kher'The DELHI Files': Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's 'boldest of the trilogy'
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri announced his next venture that has been titled The DELHI Files.
21 Dec 2020
BollywoodMithun Chakraborty collapses on film set due to food poisoning
Actor Mithun Chakraborty on Saturday collapsed on the sets of a movie after suffering from food poisoning.
04 Oct 2018
IndiaTanushree on legal-notices: This is the price for speaking up
Tanushree Dutta's big fight against sexual harassment has now taken a new turn as the actress has received two separate legal notices from Nana Patekar and Vivek Agnihotri.
28 Sep 2018
Irrfan Khan#BollywoodExposed: Vivek Agnihotri to Tanushree Dutta: Kapde utaar ke naacho
Tanushree Dutta's accusations on Nana Patekar about sexual harassment have blown the lid of problematic behavior existing in the Bollywood.
12 Sep 2018
Jawaharlal Nehru UniversityNow, Vivek accuses Swara of curbing his freedom of expression
Director Vivek Agnihotri, who briefly got his Twitter account locked because of Swara Bhasker's complaint, has now accused her of curbing his freedom of expression.
11 Sep 2018
TwitterSwara gets Vivek's Twitter account locked after his problematic tweet
Swara Bhasker is one of the few actresses in the industry who speaks her mind on social media.