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NDTV
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Trinamool Congress Slams Kesari Chapter 2 And The Bengal Files For Insulting Freedom Fighters, Demands Apology
Two films have stirred a controversy in West Bengal over the content portrayed in them. Akshay Kumar's Kesari Chapter 2 has been at the centre of a social media storm for allegedly distorting the names of freedom fighters who hailed from Bengal. In a short film clip that has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter), Akshay Kumar is seen using the name of Khudiram Bose as Khudiram Singh. Released in April, the period drama highlights India's freedom struggle against the British regime and was recently released on Netflix. . @akshaykumar We strongly protest and condemn your steps to change the names of Bengali freedom fighters. You named Shahid Khudiram Bose as Khudiram Sing, Barin Ghosh as Barin Kumar. In your film the names were distorted. This is clear insult of Bengali history and freedom… — Kunal Ghosh (@KunalGhoshAgain) June 19, 2025 Speaking to the media, Trinamool spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said, "Bengali freedom fighters have been insulted in the film. Khudiram Bose has been changed to Khudiram Singh. What is this? The basic facts and names have been distorted. Bengal's history of the freedom struggle and the history of freedom fighters have been insulted in a planned manner. We are strongly opposing and condemning this. Akshay Kumar and the unit should apologise for this. Some people are talking about taking legal action, and that's rightly expected." However, there has been no response from either the filmmaker or the actors regarding this uproar in West Bengal, even as an FIR has been filed in Bidhannagar South Police Station for "distorting historical facts". The Chief Minister of Bengal also didn't let it pass. While addressing a news conference on Wednesday, she said, "There are attempts to undermine the role played by Bengali revolutionaries during the independence struggle. We condemn this. The BJP has been targeting Bengal and our cultural heritage." But the BJP has refused to take the blame. Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya called it an "unnecessary" controversy. Speaking to the media, he said, "Character names are often changed in films. The TMC is using this to stir political sentiments." On the other hand, TMC Youth Wing has filed a police complaint against filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film The Bengal File s. The complaint against the director & producers of the film states - "The film's ulterior motive is to trigger communal unrest in the state". The film is slated to release on September 5.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Complaint against Kesari Chapter 2 makers for ‘distorting' history
A complaint has been lodged against the makers of 'Kesari Chapter 2' for allegedly distorting Bengal's contribution to India's freedom movement, particularly the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case. The film reportedly misrepresents revolutionaries Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh, sparking outrage and prompting legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Bengali film industry has also criticized the alleged historical inaccuracies. Acomplaint has been registered with Bidhannagar Police against the makers of the Akshay Kumar starrer, Kesari Chapter 2 , for allegedly distorting facts relating to Bengal's contribution to India's freedom movement – specifically in its depiction of the Muzaffarpur Conspiracy Case. The complaint was filed by Ranajit Biswas, a resident of Nabapally, Sector IV, who has alleged that the film has distorted the names of Bengal revolutionaries Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh to 'Khudiram Singh' and 'Birendra Kumar' from Amritsar. 'I was shocked to see the distorted portrayal of Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh. The misrepresentation of Bengal's revolutionary history is unacceptable. The production house must issue a correction and an apology,' Biswas told us. Following the complaint, Bidhannagar Police registered a case under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 352 (intentional insult), Section 353(1)(c) (public mischief), and Section 353(2) (circulating false information). Set against the backdrop of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, Kesari Chapter 2 focuses on the legal battle waged by Sir C Sankaran Nair against the British Empire. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like ¿Qué es ChatGPT del que todo el mundo habla? Cursos | Anuncios de búsqueda Undo However, courtroom scenes in the film have drawn criticism for what some allege amount to deliberate distortion of historical facts. The controversy has also drawn reactions from the Bengali film industry, with director Srijit Mukherji lashing out on social media: 'Khudiram Singh? What next? Mohandas Karamchand Mukherjee? Jawaharlal Dastidar? Lala Lajpat Laha? Pathetic research! (sic)' A complaint has been filed at the Bidhannagar South PS alleging Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh as being respresented as 'Khudiram Singh' and 'Birendra Kumar' from Amritsar. A probe is on– Aneesh Sarkar, DCP Bidhannagar divison
India.com
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bengali Freedom Fighters Have Been Insulted In The Film: TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh On Kesari Chapter 2
Kolkata : Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh has strongly condemned the makers of the recently released film Kesari Chapter 2, accusing them of "distorting" the facts about Bengal's role in India's freedom struggle. Ghosh claimed that the film "insulted" Bengal's iconic freedom fighters by misrepresenting key historical facts. The controversy began after a scene in the film allegedly changed the name of revolutionary Khudiram Bose to "Khudiram Singh", which sparked outrage. Ghosh did not hold back his anger, calling the portrayal a serious mistake. He said the film had "insulted" legendary revolutionaries like Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh. "Bengali freedom fighters have been insulted in the film. Khudiram Bose has been changed to Khudiram Singh. What is this? The basic facts and names have been distorted. Bengal's history of the freedom struggle and the history of its freedom fighters have been insulted in a planned manner," Ghosh said. Calling for accountability, Ghosh demanded an apology from Akshay Kumar and the film's team. "We strongly oppose and condemn this. Akshay Kumar and the unit should apologise for this... Some people are talking about taking legal action. This is a normal thing; it will happen," he added. Kesari Chapter 2 is based on the book The Case That Shook The Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. It focuses on the story of lawyer C Sankaran Nair, played by Akshay Kumar, and events following the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film also stars R. Madhavan and Ananya Panday. The film, produced by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, performed well at the box office and is currently streaming on JioHotstar.
The Hindu
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
FIR filed against ‘Kesari Chapter 2' for ‘distorting history' of Bengali freedom fighters
An FIR has been registered against the producers of the film Kesari Chapter 2 at the Bidhannagar South police station in West Bengal, following allegations of misrepresenting historical facts related to the state's freedom fighters. The complaint, filed by Ranajit Biswas, a resident of Nabapally, accuses the film of inaccurately portraying prominent Bengali revolutionaries. According to the FIR, the film refers to Khudiram Bose as 'Khudiram Singh' and identifies Barindra Kumar Ghosh as 'Birendra Kumar' from Amritsar. The film is currently streaming on Jio Hotstar. Police have registered the case under sections 352, 353(1)(c), and 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, covering intentional insult, public mischief, and circulation of false information. The film, directed by Karan Singh Tyagi and based on the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat, has drawn criticism from political and cultural circles in West Bengal. The cast includes Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday. Leaders of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have strongly objected to the portrayal. At a press conference, senior party leaders Kunal Ghosh and Arup Chakraborty called the film a 'deliberate distortion' of Bengal's role in the freedom movement. 'The names of Bengali revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom were being distorted... this is a conspiracy to erase Bengal's role in the freedom movement. How did such a film get a censor certificate?' said Ghosh. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also addressed the issue during a public event, without naming the film. She said there were 'repeated efforts to undermine the contributions of Bengal's freedom fighters,' and accused the BJP of politicising history. The complaint also mentions the character of Hemchandra Kanungo, who is said to have been replaced by a fictional figure named Kripal Singh. TMC leaders have questioned how the film was approved by the censor board and demanded accountability from the Centre. The BJP has denied any involvement, calling the controversy 'unnecessary.' BJP MP Samik Bhattacharya said, 'Character names are often changed in films. The TMC is using this to stir political sentiment.' Actor Ritwick Chakraborty also criticised the film, stating that the inaccuracies reflect either poor research or lack of attention to detail.
India Today
a day ago
- Politics
- India Today
FIR against Kesari Chapter 2, Trinamool says film insults Bengal's freedom struggle
On June 18, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongly condemned the makers of 'Kesari Chapter 2', accusing them of 'distorting' Bengal's contribution to India's freedom struggle. The party described the depiction of prominent Bengali revolutionaries as a 'deliberate insult' to the state's rich historical FIR has been filed against seven of the film's producers at Bidhannagar South police station under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).advertisementThe controversy flared up after a scene in the film allegedly misrepresented iconic freedom fighters Khudiram Bose and Barindra Kumar Ghosh. According to the TMC, the film refers to Bose as 'Khudiram Singh' and portrays Barindra Ghosh as 'Birendra Kumar' from Amritsar, a move the party has slammed as a 'deliberate distortion of historical facts.' In a recent press conference, senior TMC leaders Kunal Ghosh and Arup Chakraborty spoke about Bengal's contribution to freedom. 'The names of Bengali revolutionaries who sacrificed their lives for India's freedom were being distorted. This is not just a mistake, this is a conspiracy to erase Bengal's role in the freedom movement. How did such a film get a censor certificate?' Ghosh Minister Mamata Banerjee also weighed in on the same and said that there are several attempts to downplay Bengal's historical directly naming the film, she said, 'There are attempts to undermine the role played by the Bengali revolutionaries during the independence struggle. We condemn this. The BJP has been targeting Bengal and our cultural heritage.'Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, 'Kesari Chapter 2' is reportedly inspired by the book The Case That Shook the Empire by Raghu Palat and Pushpa Palat. Starring Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, the film has drawn criticism for altering historical facts, most notably for renaming and replacing key revolutionaries. As per Ghosh, the film replaces Hemchandra Kanungo, who trained young revolutionaries in bomb-making, with a fictional character named Kripal party demanded strict action and accountability from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). 'Why didn't the censor board flag these historical distortions? Who allowed such a film to pass certification?' they by Karan Johar's Dharma Productions, 'Kesari Chapter 2' earned strong audience approval, translating into a robust box-office run. Since its April 18 release, the film has amassed Rs 142 crore worldwide. It is currently streaming on Watch
