Israeli Filmmaker Nadav Lapid has sparked huge nationwide outrage after his remarks on the 2022 released movie, The Kashmir Files that is based on the 1990 Kashmir Genocide.
Nadav who was also the member of jury at 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI) called the movie ‘Vulgur’ and ‘propaganda’ and stirred in big controversy in India.
The Kashmir File’s co-producer and actress Pallavi Joshi took to her social media to give a befitting reply to the Israeli filmmaker. Pallavi called him a ‘Genocide Supporter’ in a long note shared by her.
She 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 people of India rose to defend The Kashmir Files against the rude and vulgar statements of a genocide denier.”
She further thanked the Israeli Ambassador in India for his support for the film,
She further wrote, “I would like to assure our audience and supporters that The Kashmir Files remains a people’s film. I also want to thank the Israeli Ambassador H.E Naor Gilon and the Consul General Shri Kobbi Shoshani for their support.”
Nadav has been continuously slammed by Israeli officials for his statement on the movie and said that the damage done by his remarks won’t effect the friendship between India and Israel.