MUMBAI : A new low-budget Indian film focusing on the exodus of thousands of Hindus from disputed Muslim-majority Kashmir region has won accolades from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is proving a box office hit.
Hundreds of thousands were forced out of Kashmir, losing homes and many lives, when a revolt erupted against Indian rule in 1989. Many were Hindus, known as"Kashmiri Pandits", and later ended up living in camps across northern India. "They are shocked, that the truth that was hidden for so many years is out and is backed by facts," Modi said, without clarifying to whom he was referring to.
"This is clearly the kind of story that the people of India want to hear right now," said theatre owner Akshaye Rathi, who owns several screens in central and western India.Since opening on Friday the movie has gone from being shown on 400 screens nationwide to 3,000 screens on Tuesday.
ofcos, One sided securalism ahould end.
After TV channels, it is now time for Indian films to spread hatred and stupidity. It ain't looking good.