Did Vivek Agnihotri Challenge False Narratives on Hindu Genocide in Bengal at the US Capitol?

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Key Takeaways
- Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi presented on Hindu genocide in Bengal.
- The presentation took place at the US Capitol.
- 'The Bengal Files' aims to uncover hidden historical truths.
- The film is set to release on September 5, 2025.
- The cast features notable actors from Indian cinema.
Mumbai, July 24 (NationPress) Filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri recently took to social media to announce that he, alongside his wife Pallavi Joshi, presented critical insights regarding the Hindu genocide in Bengal to senators and congressmen.
In his online post, he detailed that the presentation was held at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C., where the couple emphasized the main themes of Agnihotri’s forthcoming film “The Bengal Files.” By shedding light on narratives that have been historically marginalized, Vivek expressed their objective of contesting false narratives and garnering international awareness about a chapter of history that has frequently been neglected.
On Instagram, the filmmaker shared several photos with Pallavi and captioned, “Yesterday, @pallavijoshiofficial and I were honored to be invited to the Capitol in Washington D.C. to deliver a significant presentation to Senators and Congressmen on the Hindu Genocide in Bengal — the essential truth behind #TheBengalFiles. Numerous false narratives were confronted. Many deeply-rooted perceptions were dismantled. We are dedicated to employing cinema as the soft power of India to reveal stories that have been buried, denied, and erased. This is not merely a film; it’s our forgotten history. #TheBengalFiles #RightToLife.”
In the shared images, the couple is seen posing together for the camera.
On July 23, Vivek Agnihotri announced in an Instagram update that his upcoming project, “The Bengal Files,” would explore a long-neglected dark chapter of history. “They reduced Bengal’s wisdom to ashes. The land that once illuminated Bharat’s spirit with Indic renaissance… was muted by communal hatred. The streets of Bengal were drenched in blood. India forgot. But we remember. And now the world will be informed. The Bengal Files set to release globally on September 5, 2025 #TheBengalFiles #RightToLife.”
Supported by producers Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, “The Bengal Files” assembles a remarkable cast that features Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. This film represents the third segment of Vivek Agnihotri’s much-discussed Files trilogy, succeeding “The Kashmir Files” and “The Tashkent Files.”
The anticipated film is scheduled to premiere in theaters across India on September 5, 2025.