Lights, camera, action! Actor Anupam Kher is making headlines as his much-talked-about film, ‘The Bengal Files,’ finally hit theaters today. He’s sending big cheers to director Vivek Agnihotri and the whole team. Kher is urging everyone to go catch it on the big screen.
Kher didn’t just stop there. He took to his X account to share some cool snaps from a film screening. One photo shows him standing solo on the red carpet. He looks quite sharp in it. Another picture features the full crew, including director Vivek Agnihotri, producer Abhishek Aggarwal, and actress Pallavi Joshi. They are all together, celebrating.
His message was clear:
Congratulations and best wishes to @vivekagnihotri #PallaviJoshi @AbhishekOfficl and the entire team of #TheBengalFiles on the release of the film today. It is an important film of our times. Please go and watch it in the theatres! 😍🙏 pic.twitter.com/kAOD4Me88t
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) September 5, 2025
Stepping Into Iconic Shoes
What really got people talking, even before the film premiered, was Kher’s surprising role. He plays none other than Mahatma Gandhi in ‘The Bengal Files.’ His transformation for the part instantly became a hot topic. Everyone wanted to see his portrayal.
Director Vivek Agnihotri shared a fascinating tidbit with Amar Ujala. He revealed that Kher initially turned down the role. Agnihotri even cast someone else for the part! But then, Kher had a change of heart. He personally called Agnihotri, expressing his strong desire to be in the film.
A Story from History’s Pages
This new film from Vivek Agnihotri’s ‘Files’ series isn’t just any story. ‘The Bengal Files’ digs into a challenging chapter of history. It focuses on the Calcutta Killings and the Noakhali Riots from 1946. These events were a dark time.
The film boasts a strong ensemble cast. Alongside Anupam Kher, you’ll see Pallavi Joshi and Darshan Kumar. Mithun Chakraborty and Simrat Kaur Randhawa also star. Other talented actors include Puneet Issar, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. It’s a truly packed cast.