In pics: Vivek Agnihotri brings 1990s' Kolkata to life in Mumbai for The Delhi Files

Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:48 PM IST

Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of his upcoming movie, The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter.

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Vivek Agnihotri recreates Kolkata in Madh Island, Mumbai for The Delhi Files.

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Vivek Agnihotri recreates Kolkata in Madh Island, Mumbai for The Delhi Files.

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After The Kashmir Files emerged as one of the most successful post-pandemic movies in India, Vivek Agnihotri announced his new film, The Delhi Files, in 2022.

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After The Kashmir Files emerged as one of the most successful post-pandemic movies in India, Vivek Agnihotri announced his new film, The Delhi Files, in 2022.

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Based on the real events, the film delves into the Hindu genocide and explores the far-reaching consequences of political decisions made in the 1940s on Bengal.

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Based on the real events, the film delves into the Hindu genocide and explores the far-reaching consequences of political decisions made in the 1940s on Bengal.

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The makers have created an elaborated set in Madh Island, Mumbai for the film, recreating 1990s Kolkata city.

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The makers have created an elaborated set in Madh Island, Mumbai for the film, recreating 1990s Kolkata city.

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The massive set for the movie is spread across 7-8 acres. Helmed by Agnihotri, the film is produced by Pallavi Joshi under the banner of Iam Buddha and Abhishek Agarwal Arts.

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The massive set for the movie is spread across 7-8 acres. Helmed by Agnihotri, the film is produced by Pallavi Joshi under the banner of Iam Buddha and Abhishek Agarwal Arts.

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Talking about the film, Vivek Agnihotri told HT, “When we talk about partition, the only thing that comes to our mind is the partition in Punjab, those trains coming with full of dead bodies. But the real partition, the real inhuman violence took place in Bengal. We are telling the truth of India's partition and how the partition never stopped in this country, it continues.”

Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:48 PM IST

Talking about the film, Vivek Agnihotri told HT, “When we talk about partition, the only thing that comes to our mind is the partition in Punjab, those trains coming with full of dead bodies. But the real partition, the real inhuman violence took place in Bengal. We are telling the truth of India's partition and how the partition never stopped in this country, it continues.”

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The filmmaker revealed that his team went through a rigorous research process, traveling across 20 states, reading over 100 books, and analyzing thousands of archived documents.

Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:48 PM IST

The filmmaker revealed that his team went through a rigorous research process, traveling across 20 states, reading over 100 books, and analyzing thousands of archived documents.

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Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced that the film is set to release in theatres on August 15, Independence Day. Sharing the release date, he wrote on X, “Mark Your Calender: August 15, 2025. After years of research, the story of #TheDelhiFiles is too powerful for one part. We’re excited to bring you The Bengal Chapter– the first of two parts, unveiling a significant chapter in our history.”

Published on Jan 24, 2025 04:48 PM IST

Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri announced that the film is set to release in theatres on August 15, Independence Day. Sharing the release date, he wrote on X, “Mark Your Calender: August 15, 2025. After years of research, the story of #TheDelhiFiles is too powerful for one part. We’re excited to bring you The Bengal Chapter– the first of two parts, unveiling a significant chapter in our history.”

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