The Kashmir Files cleared without cuts in UAE. Vivek Agnihotri has a message for Indians calling film ‘Islamophobic’

The Kashmir Files has been cleared for release in UAE without any cuts. Director Vivek Agnihotri called it a ‘big victory’ and shared a message for those saying that the film is ‘Islamophobic’.

Vivek Agnihotri's directorial venture, The Kashmir Files, has done the unthinkable at the box office. It has united people and emerged as one of the biggest hits in Bollywood. Now, the film is set to release in UAE. Director Vivek Agnihotri said that an ‘Islamic country after 4 weeks of scrutiny has passed it’, while some Indians are calling the film ‘Islamophobic’.

The Kashmir Files has crossed the Rs 250 crore mark worldwide at the box office. Now, in a major achievement, the film has been passed without any cuts in UAE, that too without any cuts. It will also release in Singapore soon. Vivek Agnihotri took to Twitter to share this news with his fans and followers. He wrote, "BIG VICTORY: FINALLY, got the censor clearance from UAE. Rated 15+ passed without any cuts. Releasing on 7th April (Thursday). Now, Singapore. (Thanks Sanu for this portrait) (sic).”

BIG VICTORY:FINALLY, got the censor clearance from UAE. Rated 15+ passed without any cuts. Releasing on 7th April (Thursday).Now, Singapore. (Thanks Sanu for this portrait). pic.twitter.com/MsQTXowvNu

Speaking on this victory in UAE, the director addressed those who have termed the film ‘Islamophobic’. He said, "In India, some people are calling it Islamophobic but an Islamic country after 4 weeks of scrutiny has passed it with 0 cuts and for 15+ audience whereas in India it is 18+".

Further, Vivek Agnihotri talked about the those opposing the film and stressed The Kashmir Files is about humanity. He said, “The same thing has happened in Singapore, where it took almost three weeks. There was a lot of representation from Muslim groups, but then the chief of their censor, said that the film has nothing objectionable and it should be seen by everybody, same thing with UAE. A lot of people made representations, scrutinised again but all of them are saying this film is about humanity, this film is against terrorism therefore it should be seen by all. But In India, some people who are opposing it without seeing it and calling it Islamophobic are either part of the terror groups or have vicious minds.”