The Kashmir Files

The Kashmir Files is a 2022 Indian Hindi-language film directed by Vivek Agnihotri, which centers on the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The film portrays the violent events that led to the mass displacement of the Kashmiri Pandit community, highlighting their struggles and the political turmoil in the region during that period.

The film garnered significant attention for its portrayal of a sensitive historical event, receiving praise from some quarters for shedding light on the plight of the Kashmiri Pandits, while also facing criticism for allegedly stirring communal tensions and being one-sided in its depiction of the events. The Kashmir Files sparked widespread debate and discussion across the country, with strong reactions from both supporters and detractors.

The film became a box office success, drawing large crowds and igniting conversations about the representation of history in Indian cinema. It also prompted discussions about the need for a balanced portrayal of conflict and the impact of cinema on public perceptions of historical events.

In December 2022, BOOM investigated claims that Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid called The Kashmir Files a 'brilliant movie.'

BOOM found that media outlets had misquoted Lapid from an interview with India Today, where he acknowledged that other people may have found the film brilliant but did not personally make such a statement. His comments were taken out of context.

In February 2023, BOOM investigated claims that The Kashmir Files, directed by Vivek Agnihotri, had won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award.

BOOM clarified that the film won in the Best Film category at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, an event managed by a private organization, and not the official Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is a government-recognized honor.