The Kashmir Files director Vivek Agnihotri has clapped back at Madhya Pradesh IAS officer Niyaz Khan after he asked him to donate the film’s earning for Brahmin children in Kashmir.
Taking to Twitter, Agnihotri asked for his appointment so that they can discuss how Niyaz, too, can help with the royalty of his books. As per his Twitter bio, the IAS officer in Madhya Pradesh has written seven novels.
Niyaz Khan 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.”
Agnihotri replied, “Sir Niyaz Khaan Sahab, Bhopal aa raha hoon 25th ko (I’m coming to Bhopal on the 25th). Please give an appointment so we can meet and exchange ideas how we can help and how you can help with the royalty of your books and your power as an IAS officer.”
Reacting to the post, a person commented,
“It is very unfortunate that some people can see only the income of the #KashmirFiles. They can’t think otherwise. Jealousy, greed for other people’s hard-earned money, etc. are making them mad and restless. Pl have some self-respect IAS Babu,” tweeted another person.
“There were more than thousands of movies based on true incident does it mean the movie makers are supposed to transfer the money to the real character or the other? Kyun aata hai aisa achha or saaf or nek soch (How do these thoughts come) ?” asked a Twitter user.
Niyaz Khan, who is also the Deputy Secretary with MMadhya Pradesh Public Works Department, had earlier tweeted, “Kashmir File shows the pain of Brahmins. They should be allowed to live safely in Kashmir with all honour. The producer must also make a movie to show the killings of Large number of Muslims across several states. Muslims are not insects but human beings and citizens of country.”
