Mystery gets intrigued: Deleted scenes from Tashkent Files movie add questions highlighting conspicuous side of Congress

News Bharati    20-Sep-2019
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New Delhi, September 20: With a successful run at the box office, ‘The Tashkent Files’ compels the masses in knowing the truth by questioning the mysterious death of India’s second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s mysterious death. Coming up with a series of ‘Deleted Scenes’, Vivek Agnihotri takes his masses to a flashback reel as he releases some of his deleted scenes from the movie. Taking a step towards #TheRightToTruth, Agnihotri releases a scene ‘Ab Toh Sach Bhi Jhoot Lagta Hai’ which is ironically true when it comes to Congress.

 

A thriller based on the mysterious death of India’s second Prime Minister Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri in Tashkent, the movie asks a few questions which without demonising any politician or a political party which may or may not have had anything to do with Prime Minister Shastri’s mysterious death and subsequent lack of investigation. The scene ‘Ab Toh Sach bhi Jhoot Lagta Hai’ paradoxically fits well when it comes to Congress. Revolving the system according to their self-interests and needs the party has used many factors benefitting them. The Tashkent Files however, created a furore among the political system as Congress was tight lipped about the entire incident and tried creating hurdles during its release.

 

A story that should have been told long back; the film makes a few startling revelations. Just how far were the intelligence agencies of the US and the then USSR involved? How deep had they infiltrated India through the politicians and media? Why was any inquiry commission not set up after Prime Minister Shastri’s death? A well-researched mysterious thriller, the movie emerged from ashes as a success although political party like Congress and its Lutyens ecosystem tried creating hurdles.

Hindi film industry to touch upon political thrillers which are focussed on historical facts especially when they are mired in controversies. More so when it involves a political party which does not take too kindly to their dealings being put up on the celluloid. In ‘The Tashkent Files’ Vivek Agnihotri in a brave attempt scratches the surface to try and know more about the air of mystery surrounding the sudden death of Lal Bahadur Shastri. Or was it a murder?