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3 days ago
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After being stopped from unveiling the trailer in cinema hall, The Bengal Files promo launch faces fresh roadblock at Kolkata hotel
The Bengal Files is written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri After being denied a trailer launch at one of India's leading cinema chains earlier, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri was all set to unveil the trailer at a renowned hotel in Kolkata. But once again, political intervention seems to have played spoilsport, as the Bengal government reportedly made attempts to stall the event, preventing the filmmaker from showcasing his work. The trailer of the film has been launched in Kolkata today, August 16 which also marks the Direct Action Day. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In memory of the victims of Direct Action Day (16th August 1946), I present to you the official trailer of #TheBengalFiles — the boldest film ever on the untold story of the Hindu genocide. In cinemas 5th September 2025. Please bless us.🙏🏻 Watch on YouTube:… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 16, 2025 The recurring resistance to the film raises a pressing question, what is it that political forces are trying so hard to suppress? The Bengal Files, much like Agnihotri's earlier work The Kashmir Files, promises to unravel a dark chapter of history, one that has been pushed to the margins for decades. PRESENTING: From the makers of The Kashmir Files & The Tashkent Files: THE BENGAL FILES – Teaser Out Now. If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you In cinemas on 05 September 2025.@abhishekofficl #PallaviJoshi #MithunChakraborty #TejNarayanAgarwal @MayankOfficl… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) June 12, 2025 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, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions, is part of Vivek's Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on September 5, 2025. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
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3 days ago
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Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri reveals India's biggest cinema chain has cancelled The Bengal Files trailer launch due to political pressure
In the letter, they have mentioned not hosting the trailer launch of The Bengal Files in their theatres, allegedly due to mounting political pressure. Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's The Bengal Files has been one of the most anticipated films of the year. Known for his bold and courageous storytelling, Vivek is once again set to bring India's buried history to the big screen. Ever since the teaser release, the film has courted controversy, with multiple FIRs filed by members of Mamata Banerjee's TMC, accusing it of portraying controversial content against him, producer Abhishek Agarwal, and actress-producer Pallavi Joshi. The High Court later granted interim relief by staying all FIRs. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Determined to challenge those trying to suppress the truth, Vivek announced he would launch the trailer in Kolkata, West Bengal, the very place where the FIRs were filed. However, just a day before the event, Vivek posted a video straight after landing in Kolkata. In the video, Vivek is seen revealing that India's biggest cinema chain has cancelled the trailer launch by giving them a cancellation letter. In the letter, they have mentioned not hosting the trailer launch of The Bengal Files in their theatres, allegedly due to mounting political pressure. Sharing the video, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri wrote, 'Just landed in Kolkata and learnt that the venue for the trailer launch of #TheBengalFiles is cancelled. Who wants to suppress our voice? And why? But I can't be silenced. Because truth can't be silenced. ट्रेलर तो कोलकाता में ही लांच होगा। Pl share this video and support our FREE SPEECH." Just landed in Kolkata and learnt that the venue for the trailer launch of #TheBengalFiles is cancelled. Who wants to suppress our voice? And why? But I can't be silenced. Because truth can't be silenced. ट्रेलर तो कोलकाता में ही लांच होगा। Pl share this video and support… — Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) August 15, 2025 In a previous video, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri questioned why the ruling party is trying to suppress voices and block the truth, urging citizens—especially youth—to watch The Bengal Files and uncover hidden realities. Emphasizing years of research and his faith in the judiciary, Vivek had recently hosted multiple world premieres in the USA. Despite promoting the film silently and respectfully, he shared that political pressure is still being used to suppress the truth. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 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, presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions, is part of Vivek's Files trilogy, which includes The Kashmir Files and The Tashkent Files. The film will arrive in theatres on September 5, 2025.
Hans India
04-07-2025
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Vivek Agnihotri treats with 'The Bengal Files' promo ahead of the 'Never Again USA Tour'
Mumbai: After delivering two hard-hitting dramas in the form of "The Tashkent Files", and "The Kashmir Files", filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is all set to treat the movie lovers with the final chapter in the 'truth trilogy' — "The Bengal Files". Ahead of the theatrical release of the movie on September 5 this year, "The Bengal Files" will be getting an international premiere in July. The overseas journey of the drama will commence with the USA tour. The "Never Again" tour of the movie will premiere on July 19 and conclude on August 10. On Friday, Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri took to his official Instagram handle and shared a gripping promotional video for the 'Never Again' tour, comprising glimpses from "The Tashkent Files", "The Kashmir Files", and "The Bengal Files" trailer. The clip further informed about the premiere dates and cities of the USA tour. Dropping the promotional video on the photo-sharing app, the director wrote, "USA, are you ready for The Bengal Files? Grand Premieres across the USA...10 Cities. 1 Truth. If The Kashmir Files hurt you… The Bengal Files will haunt you. 🇺🇸 NEVER AGAIN TOUR | Premieres from July 19 – August 10, the first in the world to watch. BOOK YOUR SEATS NOW: The 'Never Again' tour will have "The Bengal Files" screened in ten cities across U.S. — New Jersey, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, DC, Raleigh, Tampa, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Helmed and penned by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, "The Bengal Files" has been jointly backed by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi under the banners of Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions. With Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar in key roles, the movie will also have Puneet Issar, Govind Namdev, Babbu Maan, Palomi Ghosh, Mohan Kapur, Namashi Chakraborthy, Anubha Arora, Satwant Kaur, Richard Keep, Shubhankar Das, Divya Palat, Ankit Bisht, Saurav Raj Vermaa, and Olga Yumasheva as the ancillary cast.
India Today
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Vivek Agnihotri takes jibe at John Abraham's Goal, slams stardom system in Bollywood
Director Vivek Agnihotri recently recalled his shooting experience with John Abraham during 'Dhan Dhana Dan Goal' (2007). Agnihotri mentioned that he faced challenges while working on the film with Abraham while blaming Bollywood's stardom system that relies on popular 'The Bengal Files' director, in an interview with Dainik Bhaskar, stated that Abraham was cast in the sports-drama since he was himself a footballer. He admitted that "there were a lot of problems that happened," during the shoot of 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal'.advertisementAgnihotri said, "The entire ecosystem is dependent on an incompetent, very mediocre actor's intelligence. How the marketing should be done, who should be on the poster." "Everyone was like, 'Let's take John, he is a footballer. That's how he became a part of the film. In all of John's scenes, we had to shoot his face and feet separately," he director, without mentioning Abraham, referred to the film 'Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal', and said, "If someone tells me 'reduce my dialogues' Why? Because you can't say them at once? You can't say five lines of dialogues in rhythm at once. This is your problem. Then why are you taking so much money?"Agnihotri directed 'Dhan Dhana Dan Goal', which also featured Bipasha Basu, Arshad Warsi, Boman Irani, Raj Zutshi, Dalip Tahil, Dibyendu Bhattacharya and others in pivotal director recently launched the teaser for his upcoming political-drama 'The Bengal Files', based on the 1940s communal violence in undivided Bengal. Anupam Kher, Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Darshan Kumar, Puneet Issar and Saswata Chatterjee, among others, feature in the 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'.The film is scheduled to hit the screens on September 5, Watch
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12-06-2025
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Vivek Agnihotri shares teaser of his next film 'The Bengal Files,' says 'If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will...'
The Bengal Files is written by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar read more Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri continues his mission to unveil untold chapters of Indian history. After delivering films like The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, he is now set to make The Bengal Files: Right to Life, previously titled The Delhi Files. The film's title change has already sparked curiosity. The filmmaker shared the teaser and wrote this caption: PRESENTING: From the makers of The Kashmir Files & The Tashkent Files: THE BENGAL FILES – Teaser Out Now. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD If Kashmir hurt you, Bengal will haunt you. In cinemas on 05 September 2025. The Bengal Files is written by Vivek Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal and Pallavi Joshi. It stars Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher, and Darshan Kumar. The film presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal & I Am Buddha Productions 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. Agnihotri known for movies like The Kashmir Files, The Vaccine War, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, The Hate Story and others, has grabbed headlines for his bold and controversial statements. The filmmaker has now taken a dig at Bollywood producers and accused them of hypocrisy and cowardice and claimed that the industry badmouths its lead actors behind closed doors but doesn't have the courage to criticise them publicly. 'Aukaat hi nahi hai inki, himmat hai karne ki, kar ke dikhayein," said Agnihotri speaking to Digital Commentary. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD His response came around the controversial blockbuster Animal featuring Ranbir Kapoor, which has been sparking debate for glorifying misogyny and toxic masculinity. The filmmaker challenged Bollywood insiders to take the name of one of the producers or directors, who hasn't spoken negatively in private about a big star. 'Do they have the courage to say anything in public? They don't. So they deserve to suffer," he said, adding, 'Do phir Rs 150 crore ghatiya kaam ke, sadi hui acting ke."
