At the closing ceremony of IFFI 2022, jury chairman Nadav Lapid said that The Kashmir Files was a 'vulgar, propaganda film." The film's producer and actress, Pallavi Joshi took to social media to share her thoughts.
In a statement, Pallavi Joshi wrote, "For decades the international community remained silent on the sufferings of the Kashmiri Pandit Community. After 3 decades, the Indian film industry finally realized that it needs to tell India's story truthfully and objectively. Vivek and I were always aware that there are elements that would not like to see the stark truth on the screen, but it is very unfortunate that a creative platform was used for a political agenda to preserve an old, false and jaded narrative about Kashmir. We are overwhelmed by the way the people of India rose to defend ‘The Kashmir Files’ against the rude and vulgar statements of a genocide denier. I would like to assure our audience and supporters that ‘The Kashmir Files’ remains a people’s film."
She further added, "I also want to thank the Israeli Ambassador H.E. Naor Gilon and the Consul General Shri Kobbi Shoshani for their support. I am Buddha stands for India and we will continue the path of truth and resilience to keep making meaningful cinema with original Indian content.”
