The Bengal Files teaser: A chilling story with powerhouse performers
An image of Goddess Durga's idol burning ends the teaser for 'The Bengal Files'. Directed and written by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the film aims at diving deep into Bengal's political and cultural history, claiming to reveal some unsaid truths.The makers released the teaser for the film on Thursday, promising an engaging and 'haunting' watch. The video, which was released on social media, gave a glimpse of all the prominent actors in the film. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Puneet Issar and Saswata Chatterjee, among others, feature in the teaser.advertisementThe teaser opens with a sad voice claiming, "Main ek Kashmiri Pandit hoon, islye yakeen ke sath keh sakta hoon ki Bengal ek dusra Kashmir banta ja raha hai (I am a Kashmiri Pandit, and therefore, I can say with full confidence that Bengal is turning into another Kashmir)."
We hear claims about communal politics, and a man asking who is really independent even after 80 years of independence from British rule. The teaser presents intense sequences hinting at the emotional and historical tone of the film. The visuals seem raw and impactful, evoking a sense of urgency.Watch the teaser of 'The Bengal Files' here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by #IAmBuddha (@iambuddha_films)Produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, the film is presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I Am Buddha Productions. 'The Bengal Files' is the third film from Agnihotri's 'Files' series, which previously included 'The Tashkent Files' and 'The Kashmir Files'.It is scheduled to hit the screens on September 5.Must Watch
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