A new movie, ‘The Bengal Files,’ is stirring up quite a storm. Director Vivek Agnihotri’s latest work has hit theaters, but there’s a catch. The film isn’t showing in Bengal itself, leading to a public outcry. Bengali locals are stepping up to support the film.
The Controversy Unfolds
The movie ‘The Bengal Files,’ directed by Vivek Agnihotri, faces strong opposition in Bengal. Because of this, it opened everywhere else on Friday, except in Kolkata. Now, Bengali people are raising their voices. They demand the film’s release. Director Vivek himself shared pictures of this on social media.
Protests Take Center Stage
Vivek Agnihotri posted several pictures on his Instagram account. These images show local people in Bengal raising their voices for ‘The Bengal Files.’ They are demanding the film’s release in Bengal. All the photos show people protesting with banners and posters. The director’s caption read, “Finally, Bengali people started protesting in cinemas against the informal ban on ‘The Bengal Files’ film.”
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Behind the Story
‘The Bengal Files’ was both written and directed by Vivek Agnihotri. It focuses on historical events: the 1946 Calcutta Massacre and the Noakhali Riots. The film features a strong cast. Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Darshan Kumar are key players. Other talented stars include Mithun Chakraborty, Simrat Kaur Randhawa, Puneet Issar, Saswata Chatterjee, Namashi Chakraborty, Rajesh Khera, Priyanshu Chatterjee, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya.
Box Office Buzz
When it hit other cinemas, ‘The Bengal Files’ had a quiet opening. It earned just 1.75 crore rupees on its first day. Recent reports show the film’s total earnings at 2.17 crore rupees. Audiences are giving it good reviews. However, the film’s box office performance remains quite modest so far.