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Director Vivek Agnihotri has reacted to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s latest comment on The Kashmir Files. During a session in the Delhi Assembly, Kejriwal questioned the decision behind making The Kashmir Files tax-free and mockingly suggested Vivek should just upload the movie on YouTube where everyone can watch it for free. “Ask Vivek Agnihotri to put the film on YouTube. Everyone can watch it for free. What’s the need to make the movie tax-free,” Kejriwal said.

Reacting to the statement in an interaction with First Post, Agnihotri asked if the Delhi CM did say that. “Am I really supposed to react to something so absurd? Would he ask Steven Spielberg to upload Schindler's List on YouTube? Not that I am comparing my small film to Schindler's List. Just asking," Agnihotri said.

Amitabh Bachchan, in a recent blog and Twitter post, declared his on Abhishek Bachchan as his official heir. The megastar, it seems, was superbly impressed to see Abhishek Bachchan's performance in the trailer of his upcoming film 'Dasvi'. 

Taking to Twitter, he shared a link to the trailer and along with it wrote, "Mere bete, bete hone se tum mere uttradhikari nahi hoge. Jo mere uttradhikari honge, wo mere bete honge (My son, you won't become my heir by virtue of being my son. Those who will be my heir, will be my sons). - Harivansh Rai Bachchan."

He added, "Abhishek, tum mere uttradhikari hoge, bus keh diya toh keh diya (You will be my heir. I have said it.).

The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has taken a jibe at IAS officer Niyaz Khan after the latter asked him to donate all of the film’s earnings for the education of Brahmin children in Kashmir. Taking to Twitter, Vivek asked Khan for his appointment so that they can discuss how Khan, too, can help with the royalty of his books.

According to Khan’s Twitter bio, he has written seven novels. The IAS officer tweeted, “Income of Kashmir Files reached 150 crore. Great. People have given a lot of respect for Kashmiri Brahmins’ feelings. I would respect film producer to transfer all earnings to the Brahmin children’s education and construction of homes for them in Kashmir. It will be a great charity.”

After delivering two blockbusters in Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Prabhas was often touted as the biggest pan-India star even bigger than the likes of Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Rajinikanth. 

His next release Saaho, despite receiving poor reviews and underperforming in Telugu states turned out to be a Rs 150 crore hit in Hindi belts. 

Naturally, a lot was expected from his latest release Radhe Shyam. It was supposed to get the audience back to theatres and end the dry spell of South Indian films in Hindi markets. 

A few days ago on his 57th birthday, Aamir Khan was asked about his views on The Kashmir Files and its massive success, he replied, “Actually, I have not seen the film. But I have heard it is very successful. My congratulations to the team.” 

Later, during an interview with ABP News, Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi were asked about Aamir’s reaction to the film. 

Anupam Kher had then urged Aamir to take 3 hours out from his busy schedule to watch The Kashmir Files and tell the world how did he like it. 

Now, at the recently held promotional event of SS Rajamouli’s RRR in Delhi, Aamir joined the cast comprising NTR Jr, Ram Charan and Alia Bhatt.