Karan Johar demands justice for Jallianwala Bagh massacre victims at Kesari 2 trailer launch: “That apology has never been given to this day”

Filmmaker Karan Johar attended the Kesari 2 trailer launch in Delhi on April 3, where he highlighted the significance of its release date, April 13—the anniversary of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre.Joined by Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, Johar called the massacre an act of genocide and emphasized that Kesari 2 seeks a long-overdue apology from the British Empire.Karan Johar highlighted the historical significance of April 13, emphasizing that Britain has never issued a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He stated, “13 April ko ye jo Jallianwala Bagh hatyakand tha, ye hua tha. Aur bahot log... tab bhi reports aaye the... use Khooni Baisakhi ke naam se bulate the. Us din jo hua tha vo koi celebration nahi tha, vo dardnaak tha. Vo hatyakand tha, genocide tha.”Johar further explained that Kesari 2 was not made to evoke joy or sorrow but to express anger over the lack of accountability. He stated, “The film we made is neither driven by joy nor sorrow; it is fuelled by anger. Because the answer we have waited centuries for has still not come- that apology has never been given to this day.”Karan emphasized that the emotions surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre still resonate deeply with Indians. He also noted that the film's release on April 13 is a deliberate choice to honor the historical event.He explained that the film's release this month is meant to honor the memories of those lost and acknowledge the lasting pain of Jallianwala Bagh. He stressed that Kesari 2 is not just a tribute but also a demand for an apology, told through the story of Sankaran Nair.Despite global condemnation, Britain has never issued an official apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In 2019, on its centenary, then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged the tragedy, expressing “deep regret” and calling it a “distressing example” of colonial history.Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari 2 explores the life of renowned lawyer S. Sankaran Nair, who took a stand against the British Raj and challenged General Reginald Dyer in court. The film follows his relentless fight for justice after British forces opened fire on unarmed civilians, killing over 1,500 and injuring thousands.Also Read : Kesari Chapter 2 trailer launch: Akshay Kumar reveals that Kesari Chapter 3 is in the works: “Karan Johar and I were discussing that we should make a film on Hari Singh Nalwa”

Filmmaker Karan Johar attended the Kesari 2 trailer launch in Delhi on April 3, where he highlighted the significance of its release date, April 13—the anniversary of the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Joined by Akshay Kumar, R. Madhavan, and Ananya Panday, Johar called the massacre an act of genocide and emphasized that Kesari 2 seeks a long-overdue apology from the British Empire.

Karan Johar highlighted the historical significance of April 13, emphasizing that Britain has never issued a formal apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. He stated, “13 April ko ye jo Jallianwala Bagh hatyakand tha, ye hua tha. Aur bahot log.

.. tab bhi reports aaye the.

.. use Khooni Baisakhi ke naam se bulate the.

Us din jo hua tha vo koi celebration nahi tha, vo dardnaak tha. Vo hatyakand tha, genocide tha.” Johar further explained that Kesari 2 was not made to evoke joy or sorrow but to express anger over the lack of accountability.

He stated, “The film we made is neither driven by joy nor sorrow; it is fuelled by anger. Because the answer we have waited centuries for has still not come- that apology has never been given to this day.” Karan emphasized that the emotions surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre still resonate deeply with Indians.

He also noted that the film's release on April 13 is a deliberate choice to honor the historical event. He explained that the film's release this month is meant to honor the memories of those lost and acknowledge the lasting pain of Jallianwala Bagh. He stressed that Kesari 2 is not just a tribute but also a demand for an apology, told through the story of Sankaran Nair.

Despite global condemnation, Britain has never issued an official apology for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In 2019, on its centenary, then-UK Prime Minister Theresa May acknowledged the tragedy, expressing “deep regret” and calling it a “distressing example” of colonial history. Directed by Karan Singh Tyagi, Kesari 2 explores the life of renowned lawyer S.

Sankaran Nair, who took a stand against the British Raj and challenged General Reginald Dyer in court. The film follows his relentless fight for justice after British forces opened fire on unarmed civilians, killing over 1,500 and injuring thousands. Also Read : Kesari Chapter 2 trailer launch: Akshay Kumar reveals that Kesari Chapter 3 is in the works: “Karan Johar and I were discussing that we should make a film on Hari Singh Nalwa” BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.

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