India, Nov. 5 -- Film-maker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, known for The Tashkent Files, The Kashmir Files, and The Bengal Files, says that the process of making his last three films has been "deeply painful" - both emotionally and physically - and that he now wishes to take a brief break before working on his next project based on the Mahabharata theme.

Speaking at a press conference at the Chandigarh Press Club on Wednesday, Agnihotri shares that while his recent films demanded intense research and conviction, they also brought with them fatigue, controversy, and threats. "I have gone through mental exhaustion, fatwas, and even physical assaults. During one such attack, my right shoulder was fractured. It's been both physically and mentally d...