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India Today
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Vivek Agnihotri cries dictatorship as Kolkata blocks The Bengal Files trailer launch
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has sharply criticised the West Bengal authorities after the trailer launch of his upcoming film The Bengal Files faced major hurdles in Kolkata on August event, originally planned at a leading cinema hall, was abruptly cancelled by a prominent theatre chain, reportedly under 'political pressure.' It was later shifted to a hotel and finally unveiled at 1 pm on a video statement, Agnihotri said, 'They are obstructing the screening, and I don't know why. There is no reason for it. First, they cancelled the event at the theatre, and now they are not allowing it here either. The hotel authorities told me they had been instructed not to host the launch.' He added, 'I have just been informed that all the wires have been cut. Who is giving these instructions, and why, I don't know. Multiple FIRs have already been filed against us. This is a private hotel — how can they stop us here when we have the necessary permission? If this is not dictatorship, then what is? If this is not fascism, then what is? Look at the number of policemen present, as if we are criminals.'Watch the video here: Meanwhile, a senior Kolkata Police official told India Today, 'Obtaining an amusement licence is mandatory for hosting this kind of screening event. However, the organisers had not secured the required licence from the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, nor did they inform the local police in advance. We learnt about the event through other sources. When asked, the organisers were unable to produce the necessary licence, so we had to intervene.'Despite the disruption, the trailer was eventually launched at the hotel. Sharing it online, Agnihotri wrote, 'If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you (sic).' The trailer features hard-hitting lines such as, 'Yeh Paschim Bangal hai, yaha do constitution chalta hai, ek Hinduao ka, ek Musalmanon ka,' and 'Sirf zameen ka tukda nahi, Bharat ka lighthouse hai Bangal.''The Bengal Files' revisits West Bengal's turbulent political history, exploring the Hindu genocide and communal violence through real testimonies and historical accounts. It examines the events of Direct Action Day and sheds light on decades of ideological manipulation and systemic the trailer here: This is not the first time Agnihotri has faced obstacles for the film. On Independence Day, he learnt that the trailer launch had been cancelled by the theatre chain. Expressing disappointment in another video, he remarked, 'We had all the permissions in writing. Our entire team came to Kolkata, but now we learn the event has been cancelled. This is very sad. Is there one Constitution for India and another for West Bengal?'advertisementHe further alleged attempts to 'suppress' his voice but vowed not to be silenced. 'Who wants to suppress our voice? And why? But I can't be silenced. Because truth can't be silenced. Trailer will be launched in Kolkata,' he the clip here: Ahead of the launch, Agnihotri visited Kalighat Temple to seek blessings for the project. 'With Maa's blessings, no one can stop this film,' he said. The film stars National Award-winner Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumaar in key by Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi, 'The Bengal Files' is slated for release on September 5, 2025.- EndsMust Watch
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First Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri drops explosive trailer of The Bengal Files: The forgotten story of Hindu genocide
Set against the blood-soaked backdrop of West Bengal's violent political past, The Bengal Files dares to ask the questions no one has the courage to answer The trailer of The Bengal Files produced by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi has dropped and it doesn't whisper, it roars. Directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, the filmmaker behind The Kashmir Files, this new cinematic reckoning promises to be India's boldest film yet. If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you! Set against the blood-soaked backdrop of West Bengal's violent political past, The Bengal Files dares to ask the questions no one has the courage to answer. Based on true events and spine-chilling testimonies, the film exposes the brutal Hindu genocide that mainstream narratives have long buried. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In one of the most jarring moments from the trailer, a voice cuts through the silence, 'Yeh Pachim Bangal hai, yaha do constitution chalta hai, ek Hinduao ka, ek Musalmanon ka.' Another character declares with steely resolve, 'Sirf Zameen ka tukda nahi, Bharat ka light house hai Bangal.' Through gripping visuals, haunting silences, and gut-wrenching dialogues, the trailer shines a blinding light on decades of communal violence, systemic silence, and ideological manipulation. The film stars National Award-winning actress Pallavi Joshi, veteran legend Mithun Chakraborty, and an ensemble cast that breathes life into a narrative many tried to erase. Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said, 'The Bengal Files is a wake-up call… a roar that we will not let Bengal become another Kashmir. We decided to launch the trailer in Kolkata to bring authenticity to the portrayal of untold story of Hindu Genocide and you will witness a glimpse of it in the trailer. The nation should prepare… because if Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you.' Pallavi Joshi said, 'Your quote . Pls is yet another face of reality we are bringing to society — something people truly need to see. The Bengal Files trailer is an attempt to take the audience closer to the haunting reality the film will portray. Every performance in this film comes from a place of deep truth, making the story even more powerful. It's impactful cinema with the zeal to reveal a truth the nation has long forgotten. I hope the trailer receives the same love and warmth that our teaser did.' Mithun Chakraborty shared, 'The Bengal Files is everything the audience never expected. For me, this is what cinema is for, making a difference and showing what people need to see. I tell you, I am representing all of you. This character has always brought me closer to you, and it will do the same for you as well.' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Producer Abhishek Agarwal said, 'The Bengal Files is not just a film. It is our sincere and uncompromising effort to bring forth the buried truths and forgotten history of Bengal to the people of this great nation. What happened in Bengal deserves to be in the public domain, and we are committed to telling the truth without yielding to any pressure or agenda. The overwhelming love and support we've received during our USA premieres only reaffirms the film's relevance and urgency. I believe every Indian, no matter where they live, will be deeply moved by this story. When we choose to remain silent in the face of atrocities, we risk committing a greater injustice to the victims. As a nation, we stood united for The Kashmir Files. Now is the time to stand together and show the same solidarity for The Bengal Files.' As the trailer ends, a final line echoes like a scream into the nation's conscience, 'Kyu Azaadi ke 80 saal baad bhi hum ussi communal politics se ladh rahe hai? Kya hum aazad hai?' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Bengal Files doesn't just tell a story. It demands a reckoning. The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. The film is a worldwide release by Zee Studios, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha is a part of Vivek's Files trilogy that includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on September 5, 2025.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Bengal Files trailer: Vivek Agnihotri film promises to tell the ‘buried story of Hindu genocide'. Watch
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has unveiled the trailer of his upcoming release, The Bengal Files, on Saturday, coinciding with Direct Action Day (August 16). Set against the blood-soaked backdrop of West Bengal's violent political past, The Bengal Files sheds light on the massacre of Hindus that occurred in the aftermath of the Partition. The Bengal Files trailer: Sourav Das as Gopal Patha in a still from the film. The Bengal Files trailer The trailer opens with the line, 'Yeh Pachim Bangal hai, yaha do constitution chalta hai, ek Hinduao ka, ek Musalmanon ka (This is West Bengal, here there are two constitutions- one for Hindus and the other for Muslims).' Another character declares, 'Sirf Zameen ka tukda nahi, Bharat ka light house hai Bangal (This is not just about partition, because Bengal is the lighthouse of Bharat).' A press note from the makers describes the film as 'an exposé of the brutal Hindu genocide that mainstream narratives have long buried.' Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, and Mithun Chakraborty feature in the ensemble cast, which also stars Bengali actors Saswata Chatterjee and Sourav Das. Viewers react Many viewers praised Vivek Agnihotri for taking up this issue. One comment read, 'As an Indian Bengali, I am thankful that atleast one film maker had the guts and intent to bring this attrocity and gory chapter of Indian history to light.' Another added, 'I am a bengali form Tripura. I got tears in my eyes the moment I saw trailer. Thanks vivek agnihotri to making tha Film.' Many hoped the film would objectively show the reality of the Partition in that part of the country. 'Bengal files is not only for the people of Bengal but also for the people of the entire country,' wrote one viewer. The cast and crew on The Bengal Files Vivek Agnihotri said, 'The Bengal Files is a wake-up call… a roar that we will not let Bengal become another Kashmir. We decided to launch the trailer in Kolkata to bring authenticity to the portrayal of untold story of Hindu Genocide and you will witness a glimpse of it in the trailer. The nation should prepare… because if Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you.' Mithun Chakraborty added, 'The Bengal Files is everything the audience never expected. For me, this is what cinema is for, making a difference and showing what people need to see. I tell you, I am representing all of you. This character has always brought me closer to you, and it will do the same for you as well.' About The Bengal Files The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. Produced by Zee Studios, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha, it is a part of Vivek's Files trilogy that includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on September 5.
