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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri honoured with GIFA Golden Awards by Gujarat CM

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of The Vaccine War, which is slated to release on August 15, 2023.

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri honoured with GIFA Golden Awards by Gujarat CM

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is unstoppable and how! Last year the filmmaker delivered one of the most successful films of Indian cinema in the form of The Kashmir Files and won acclaim from the audience to critics. The filmmaker and the cast of the film have won back-to-back awards ever since for their amazing work.

Vivek Agnihotri is one of the most sought-after directors India has ever seen and over time, he delivered some of the well-researched, incredibly directed films that have opened the chapters of truth for Indian audiences.


Yesterday, Vivek Agnihotri was awarded the GIFA Golden Awards at an award ceremony held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel presented the award to Agnihotri for his work with films like The Tashkent Files & The Kashmir Files.

Taking to social media, the director said, “Thank you #GIFA2023 and wonderful people of Gujarat for honouring me with Gold Award. On the occasion, I remember the Late Shri Sanjeev Kumar ji- one of the greatest artists of the soil of Gujarat. Gujarati cinema is rooted, rich in content, and represents the true spirit of Bharat”.

A day before, Vivek Agnihotri’s The Kashmir Files won an award at Zee Cine Awards 2023 for Best Film, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, and Best Actor in Negative Role awards.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Vivek Agnihotri is gearing up for the release of The Vaccine War, which is slated to release on August 15, 2023, in 11 languages, making it one of the most promising films ever made.

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