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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vivek Agnihotri takes jibe at John Abraham's Goal, slams stardom system in Bollywood
Director Vivek Agnihotri recently recalled his shooting experience with John Abraham during 'Dhan Dhana Dan Goal' (2007). Agnihotri mentioned that he faced challenges while working on the film with Abraham while blaming Bollywood's stardom system that relies on popular 'The Bengal Files' director, in an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, stated that Abraham was cast in the sports-drama since he was himself a footballer. He admitted that "there were a lot of problems that happened," during the shoot of 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'.advertisementAgnihotri said, "The entire ecosystem is dependent on an incompetent, very mediocre actor's intelligence. How the marketing should be done, who should be on the poster." "Everyone was like, 'Let's take John, he is a footballer. That's how he became a part of the film. In all of John's scenes, we had to shoot his face and feet separately," he director, without mentioning Abraham, referred to the film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal', and said, "If someone tells me 'reduce my dialogues' Why? Because you can't say them at once? You can't say five lines of dialogues in rhythm at once. This is your problem. Then why are you taking so much money?"Agnihotri directed 'Dhan Dhana Dan Goal', which also featured Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Raj Zutshi, Dalip Tahil, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and others in pivotal director recently launched the teaser for his upcoming political-drama 'The Bengal Files', based on the 1940s communal violence in undivided Bengal. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Puneet Issar and Saswata Chatterjee, among others, feature in the by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film is presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions. 'The Bengal Files' is the third film from Agnihotri's 'Files' series, which previously included 'The Tashkent Files' and 'The Kashmir Files'.The film is scheduled to hit the screens on September 5, Watch
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘I don't drink like Anurag Kashyap, I'm wiser than Anubhav Sinha': Vivek Agnihotri strikes down comparisons
Director Vivek Agnihotri has made a name for himself with his highly polarising and controversial brand of filmmaking. The first two movies of his 'Files' trilogy, The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, divided audiences and were branded by some of them as propaganda. In a recent interview, Vivek shut down comparisons with his contemporaries, like Anurag Kashyap and Anubhav Sinha, while making another comment about Kashyap's supposed 'drinking-problem.' While making an appearance on Shubhankar Mishra's podcast, Vivek defended his choice of films, and cited reasons behind why he felt compelled to make them. When the host told him that many people consider him to be the 'right-wing Anurag Kashyap', Vivek was swift to strike down the comparison. He said, 'I don't drink like him, though.' He added, 'People who like Anurag and watch his films only focus on the fault lines of this country. I focus on the greatness of this nation.' He said that he wasn't playing into any propaganda, and the decision behind making the trilogy was his own. ALSO READ: 'Is Deepika Padukone dumb?': Vivek Agnihotri says she was misled by her PR, 'had no idea' what she was getting into He said, 'This was my choice, the trilogy, and I decided to make these movies back in 2010. There have been several documentaries made on the Gujarat riots. People have already talked about it, and there is nothing new to bring to the screen.' He also distanced himself from another fellow director, Anubhav Sinha. The host told Vivek that when Anubhav made an appearance on the podcast, he told him that he would not be willing to work with Kangana Ranaut because of their ideological differences. Anubhav said, 'Agar aadmi hi na pasand ho, toh kaam kaise kare (If you don't like the person, you can't work with them).' To this, Vivek said that there are a lot of people who he works with who don't necessarily align with his ideals or beliefs, but they are professional enough to put their differences aside, and so is he. He stated, 'That is Anubhav's own thinking; I am too wise for that. I can draw that line between the people I am working with. I don't have any personal conversations with the people that I am working with, and many of the people in my movies don't believe in the same ideologies that I do. So many people in the Bengal Files are themselves Bengali, but I work with national award-winning actors who are professional enough to get the job done.' The final instalment of the trilogy, The Bengal Files, is all set to release on September 5. The cast of the film includes Darshan Kumaar, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Saswata Chatterjee. This time the theme for the film is around the 'right to life'. The Tashkent Files was centred around the 'right to truth', while the Kashmir Files explored the 'right to justice'. This isn't the first time that Vivek has taken a dig at Anurag's supposed drinking problem. He told Digital Commentary recently, 'Anurag was a heavy drinker back then, and he couldn't be trusted. He brought Vikram Motwane on board, who is a very talented guy. He told me, 'Mera naya ladka hai woh kaam karega'.' Anurag responded on Instagram, calling him a 'liar'. They worked together on the film Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Bengal Files teaser: A chilling story with powerhouse performers
An image of Goddess Durga's idol burning ends the teaser for 'The Bengal Files'. Directed and written by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film aims at diving deep into Bengal's political and cultural history, claiming to reveal some unsaid makers released the teaser for the film on Thursday, promising an engaging and 'haunting' watch. The video, which was released on social media, gave a glimpse of all the prominent actors in the film. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Puneet Issar and Saswata Chatterjee, among others, feature in the teaser opens with a sad voice claiming, "Main ek Kashmiri Pandit hoon, islye yakeen ke sath keh sakta hoon ki Bengal ek dusra Kashmir banta ja raha hai (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, and therefore, I can say with full confidence that Bengal is turning into another Kashmir)." We hear claims about communal politics, and a man asking who is really independent even after 80 years of independence from British rule. The teaser presents intense sequences hinting at the emotional and historical tone of the film. The visuals seem raw and impactful, evoking a sense of the teaser of 'The Bengal Files' here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by #IAmBuddha (@iambuddha_films)Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film is presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions. 'The Bengal Files' is the third film from Agnihotri's 'Files' series, which previously included 'The Tashkent Files' and 'The Kashmir Files'.It is scheduled to hit the screens on September Watch IN THIS STORY#Anupam Kher
India.com
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
‘The Delhi Files' Renamed To ‘The Bengal Files: Right To Life' Following Public Demand, Confirms Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri
New Delhi: Director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has officially renamed his highly anticipated film from 'The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter' to 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life' in response to significant public demand. This film marks the third installment in Agnihotri's politically charged 'Files' trilogy and is now scheduled for theatrical release on September 5, 2025. Produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi, and Agnihotri himself, 'The Bengal Files' delves into the harrowing communal violence that affected undivided Bengal in the 1940s, particularly focusing on Direct Action Day and the Noakhali riots. The filmmaker characterizes the events depicted in the film as a 'Hindu genocide,' aiming to shed light on long-neglected historical episodes. BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: The Delhi Files is now The Bengal Files. Teaser coming this Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 12 PM. In cinemas on 05 September 2025. দ্য দিল্লি ফাইলস এখন দ্য বেঙ্গল ফাইলস। টিজার আসছে আগামী বৃহস্পতিবার, ১২ই জুন ২০২৫, দুপুর ১২টায়। ছবিটি প্রেক্ষাগৃহে মুক্তি… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 10, 2025 The film features notable performances from Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Pallavi Joshi in key roles. Due to safety concerns, much of the filming has been relocated from Kolkata to Mumbai. Despite these challenges, the production has been completed. A teaser released earlier showcased a haunting portrayal of Mithun Chakraborty's character—a bearded man walking solemnly through a corridor while reciting the Preamble to the Constitution, accompanied by a visibly burnt tongue, symbolizing deep trauma and resilience. This teaser has already garnered over 10 million views on YouTube, reflecting the excitement surrounding the film's release. Previously, Agnihotri reached out to the nation through a social media video, providing insight into the film's premise while inviting citizens to contribute to its research. He captioned the post, 'ATTENTION: We are crowdsourcing research for our upcoming film on Bengal. If you want to contribute to the making of history, this is your chance., I've asked an important question at the end, watch till the end and please answer. And don't forget to share." In the video, Agnihotri poses a provocative question: 'Is Bengal going to become another Kashmir?'—suggesting that the film will serve both as a warning and a wake-up call. 'The Bengal Files: Right to Life' follows Agnihotri's previously discussed films, 'The Tashkent Files' (2019) and 'The Kashmir Files' (2022). Presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions, this latest film continues Agnihotri's mission to highlight lesser-known chapters of Indian history through cinema.
