Anupam Kher’s The Kashmir Files declared tax-free in Gujarat
India Today
Anupam Kher-starrer The Kashmir Files has been declared tax-free in the state of Gujarat. Directed by Vivek Agnihotri, the film is performing phenomenally at the box office.
The Kashmir Files, which released in theatres on March 11, is a sensation at the box office. The film saw tremendous growth on second day after its release. Starring Anupam Kher and Mithun Chaktaborty, the film has now been declared tax-free in Gujarat.
The Kashmir Files witnessed a massive opening at the box office and minted Rs 3.55 crore. On its Day 2, the business increased beyond anyone’s imagination. Going by the phenomenal performance of the film, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel exempted the film the tax on tickets for the film.
The tweet by Gujarat CM’s office translates to, “Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel has decided to give tax exemption to the film 'The Kashmir Files' in the state (sic).”
Director Vivek Agnihotri responded, “Honorable @CMOGuj @Bhupendrapbjp thank you very much. This will help the common people of Gujarat to see the biggest tragedy in independent India @kp_global (sic).”
@CMOGuj @Bhupendrapbjp . @kp_global https://t.co/MmFYfPxaG5
The Kashmir Files brings the brutally honest story of the Kashmir Genocide to the big screen. In 1990, Kashmiri Pandits were persecuted, forced out of their homeland and murdered. The film attempts to show that dark history. The Kashmir Files' cast features Anupam Kher as Pushkarnath, Mithun Chakraborty as Brahma Dutt, Darshan Kumar as Krishna Pandit, Pallavi Joshi as Radhika Menon, Bhasha Sumbali as Shraddha Pandit and Chinmay Mandlekar as Farooq Malik aka Bitta, among others.
