WB govt mandates daily prime-time screening of Bengali films in all cinema halls
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Kolkata, Aug 13 (PTI) In a major push to promote the Bengali film industry, the West Bengal government on Wednesday made it mandatory for all cinema halls across the state to screen regional movies during prime time in each of their screens on all days, an official said.
Prime time is defined as the period between 3 PM and 10 PM, typically the hours of highest footfall in cinemas.
This directive comes into effect immediately.
According to a notification, each screen, including those in multiplexes, must dedicate one prime-time slot per day exclusively to Bengali films.
'This decision reflects the state government's long-standing efforts to encourage regional cinema and ensure that Bengali films receive adequate exposure and commercial opportunity in their home state," the official said.
The notification also mentions that amendments to the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation of Public Exhibitions) Rules, 1956, will be made in due course to align with the new directive.
The move is expected to have a significant impact on the local film industry, providing consistent screen space for Bengali films and potentially boosting box office performance and industry investment. PTI SCH NN
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