The Kashmir Files declared tax-free in the states of Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh; Vivek Agnihotri reacts

By Bollywood Hungama News Network -

March 14, 2022 - 6:55 PM IST

The Kashmir Files movie has taken the country by storm. The Vivek Agnihotri film, based on the video interviews of the first generation victims of the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, stars Anupam Kher, Darshan Kumar, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, and Puneet Issar in the lead roles. The movie has been attracting massive crowds to the cinema halls. As more and more people make their way to the theaters to see the film, several states have declared openly that the film will be tax-free.

The Kashmir Files declared tax-free in the states of Haryana, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh; Vivek Agnihotri reacts

Last weekend, the Haryana state administration shared its ruling to make the film tax-free in cinemas. The administration has reportedly asked theatres to not impose state GST tax on the tickets. On Sunday dawn, the Gujarat government announced its ruling to make the film tax-free via a post on the social media platform. Bhupendra Patel’s official Twitter handle confirmed that the film will be tax-free in the state.

માનનીય @Bhupendrapbjp @CMOGuj
તમારો ખુબ ખુબ આભાર. આનાથી ગુજરાતના સામાન્ય લોકોને સ્વતંત્ર ભારતની સૌથી મોટી ટ્રેજેડી જોવામાં મદદ મળશે @kp_global https://t.co/fvsUYGxqf3
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 13, 2022

A few Hours ahead, the Madhya Pradesh government also declared the film tax-free. MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the announcement via Twitter. “Movie #TheKashmirFiles is a heart-wrenching narration of the pain, suffering, struggle, and trauma faced by Kashmiri Hindus in the 90s. This needs to be watched by maximum people, hence we have decided to make it a tax-free in the state of Madhya Pradesh," he wrote.

માનનીય @Bhupendrapbjp @CMOGuj
તમારો ખુબ ખુબ આભાર. આનાથી ગુજરાતના સામાન્ય લોકોને સ્વતંત્ર ભારતની સૌથી મોટી ટ્રેજેડી જોવામાં મદદ મળશે @kp_global https://t.co/fvsUYGxqf3
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 13, 2022

Vivek Agnihotri, who hails from Madhya Pradesh, retweeted the CM’s tweet and expressed his appreciation. “Both Pallavi Joshi and I are from Madhya Pradesh. And the kind of love and support that has come from MP for #TheKashmirFiles is overwhelming. Thanks a lot @ChouhanShivraj ji. You have always given priority to common people. You are a true Mama ji," he tweeted.

Both Pallavi Joshi and I are from Madhya Pradesh. And the kind of love and support that has come from MP for #TheKashmirFiles is overwhelming. Thanks a lot @ChouhanShivraj ji. You have always given priority to common people. You are a true Mama ji. ???????????? https://t.co/Mf3sJyIdV4
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) March 13, 2022

Not only are state ministers motivating more people to watch the movie but even Mr. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has comprehended the movie. The Prime Minister called on the filmmakers - Vivek Agnihotri and Abhishek Agarwal, to bless them for daring to make a film that depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus during the Kashmir Insurgency. Vivek and Abhishek were chaperoned by actor Pallavi Joshi as well.

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