Vivek Agnihotri Gets Death Threats: Filmmaker Questions Why He Is Being Targeted

Vivek Agnihotri Gets Death Threats: Vivek Agnihotri is also getting death threats. Now the producer has talked about these threats.

By Bollyy 03 Sep 2025 in Latest News

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Vivek Agnihotri Gets Death Threats: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is currently in the news for the film 'The Bengal Files'. Even before its release, the film has been mired in a lot of controversies (The Bengal Files renaming controversy). Amidst all this, Vivek Agnihotri has now admitted that he is also receiving death threats (Vivek Agnihotri Gets Death Threats) in connection with 'The Bengal Files' controversy. Now the producer has talked about these threats.

Vivek Agnihotri talked about the threats he receives (Vivek Agnihotri Death Threats)

Vivek Agnihotri

In fact, in a recent interview, Vivek Agnihotri talked about these threats (Vivek Agnihotri Gets Death Threats) and said, "Yes. I mean, I have a family, a wife and a child. Of course, I am worried about the situation. The problem is that this country has a history of making socio-political films. Many great filmmakers have made such films. But now it has become very difficult to make such films. How many of those films tell the truth?"

'Why am I being targeted' - Vivek Agnihotri (Vivek Agnihotri on Death Threats)

Vivek Agnihotri

Continuing his point, Vivek Agnihotri further said, "You know, we have made excellent films on the freedom struggle, communal riots and massacres in India and abroad. If I am going into the past and telling a story about which even I do not know much, then why am I being targeted?"

Vivek Agnihotri had said this on changing the name of the film (Vivek Agnihotri On The Bengal Files Renaming)

Vivek Agnihotri

Earlier, Vivek Agnihotri, while talking about renaming "The Bengal Files", said, "Earlier the name of the film was 'The Delhi Files: The Bengal Chapter' because we were making it in two parts and I had also shot a major part of the second part (The Bengal Files renaming controversy). But when I started marketing and promoting the film in March and April this year, people assumed that 'The Delhi Files' is about the 1984 Sikh massacre or the 2020 Delhi riots, which was not true".

"The Bengal Files" will be released in theaters on 5 September (The Bengal Files Release on 5 September)

Vivek Agnihotri film The Bengal Files

Vivek's film will be based on Bengal politics of the 1940s. Many people are calling "The Bengal Files" a propaganda film, but another reason for this film making headlines is the portrayal of Gopal Patha (who played an important role in protecting Hindus during the 1946 riots). His grandson has also expressed disappointment. He recently (The Bengal Files Release on 5 September) filed a complaint against Vivek Agnihotri and claimed that The Bengal Files has insulted Patha. The film stars actors like Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi and Govind Namdev in lead roles and is scheduled to release in theaters on 5 September.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Question 1: What are The Bengal Files?

Answer: The Bengal Files is director Vivek Agnihotri's upcoming film, which is based on social and historical issues related to Bengal.

Question 2: Why is the name of The Bengal Files being changed?

Answer: There were political and social controversies over the title of the film. That is why the makers are considering giving it a new name.

Question 3: Has the new name been announced?

Answer: The new name of the film has not been officially announced yet.

Question 4: What did Vivek Agnihotri say on the name change?

Answer: Vivek Agnihotri says that the aim of his films is to show society and history truthfully. If there is a controversy regarding the name, then he is ready to change the name respecting the sentiments of the audience.

Question 5: Will changing the name affect the story of the film?

Answer: No, the story and message of the film will remain the same. Only the title will be changed.

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