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Hindustan Times
a day ago
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- Hindustan Times
WB govt makes it mandatory to screen one Bengali film at prime time in multiplexes
The West Bengal government has made it mandatory to screen at least one Bengali film during prime hours in all cinema halls and multiplexes across the state. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. (AITC) 'In every cinema hall and in all screens of every multiplex across the state, 365 prime time shows / screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day for all 365 days during the year,' said a notification issued by the state information and cultural affairs department on Wednesday. This comes at a time when chief minister Mamata Banerjee launched a Bhasha Andolan (linguist movement) amid allegations of Bengali-speaking migrant workers being detained in Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled (BJP) states and labelled as Bangladeshis. The notification also states that prime time shows shall mean shows held between 3 pm and 9 pm every day. 'Earlier, the slot between 12 noon and 9 pm was considered prime time. Now the slot between 3 pm and 9 pm will be considered as prime time. Earlier cinema halls and multiplexes were required to screen at least 120 Bengali films a year. Now we have made it mandatory to screen 365 films during prime-time slots,' Aroop Biswas, state youth services and sports minister, told media persons. The minister said that the move will help to give Bengali films a boost. 'Efforts are being made to stifle the Bengali language while some persons have stated that there is no such language named Bengali. The move will help to push Bengali films. Several fresh directors, producers and actors are coming up in the Bengali film industry. This move would help them,' said Biswas. A senior official said that the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation of Public Exhibitions) Rules, 1956, will also be amended soon. 'This is a historic move by the Mamata Banerjee-administration. This will ensure there are at least 365 screenings of Bengali films across all theatres and multiplexes in the State, in a fitting response to those who criticised the declining number of Bengali film productions year on year,' Swarup Biswas, president of the Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India, told the media on Wednesday.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Mamata Banerjee bets big on Bengali pride before 2026 polls
Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has made 365 prime time shows/screening of Bengali films mandatory in multiplexes and movie halls to promote the spirit of Bengali 'asmita'. In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government stated that in "every cinema hall, and in all screens of every multiplex in the state, 365 prime time shows/ screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day on all 365 days of the year." Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 4 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 3 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals By Vaibhav Sisinity View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass - Batch 2 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program Finance Value and Valuation Masterclass Batch-1 By CA Himanshu Jain View Program According to the notification, 'prime' time shows mark the shows held between 3 pm and 9 pm. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Struggling With Tinnitus? This May Surprise You Tinnitus Experts Undo "Necessary amendment to the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation of Public Exhibitions) Rules, 1956, will be made in due course. This order shall come into immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders," the notification stated. In runup to the 2026 elections , Mamata Banerjee has tried to rekindle ' Bengali asmita ' and brought out protest rallies against the alleged confinement and detention of Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states in the country. Live Events She has also launched a second language movement to strengthen Bengal 'asmita'. On July 21, Banerjee had called for a second 'Bhasha Andolon' in Bengal. She has said repeatedly that she will not tolerate "linguistic terrorism" and asserted that the fight for Bengali identity and language will continue. The 'Bhasha Andolan' in erstwhile East Pakistan, was a political movement, seeking the recognition of Bengali as the official language. This movement saw a lot of bloodbath and then Bangla was recognised as a state language of Bangladesh.
Economic Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
Mamata Banerjee bets big on Bengali pride before 2026 polls
Synopsis The West Bengal government, led by Mamata Banerjee, has mandated that multiplexes and movie halls screen Bengali films during prime time, totaling 365 shows annually, to promote Bengali identity. This directive, effective immediately, aims to ensure at least one Bengali show daily between 3 pm and 9 pm. PTI Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has made 365 prime time shows/screening of Bengali films mandatory in multiplexes and movie halls to promote the spirit of Bengali 'asmita'.In a notification issued on Wednesday, the government stated that in "every cinema hall, and in all screens of every multiplex in the state, 365 prime time shows/ screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year with at least one Bengali show per day on all 365 days of the year."According to the notification, 'prime' time shows mark the shows held between 3 pm and 9 pm."Necessary amendment to the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation of Public Exhibitions) Rules, 1956, will be made in due course. This order shall come into immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders," the notification stated. In runup to the 2026 elections, Mamata Banerjee has tried to rekindle 'Bengali asmita' and brought out protest rallies against the alleged confinement and detention of Bengali migrant workers in BJP-ruled states in the country. She has also launched a second language movement to strengthen Bengal 'asmita'. On July 21, Banerjee had called for a second 'Bhasha Andolon' in Bengal. She has said repeatedly that she will not tolerate "linguistic terrorism" and asserted that the fight for Bengali identity and language will 'Bhasha Andolan' in erstwhile East Pakistan, was a political movement, seeking the recognition of Bengali as the official language. This movement saw a lot of bloodbath and then Bangla was recognised as a state language of Bangladesh.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
West Bengal Government Mandates Daily Prime Time Screenings Of Bengali Films "In Every Cinema"
Kolkata: 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 9 PM, typically the hours of highest footfall in cinemas. This directive comes into effect immediately. The order states, 'In every cinema hall, and in all screens (each screen) of every multiplex situated in this State, 365 prime time shows/screenings of Bengali films shall mandatorily be held throughout the year, with at least one Bengali show per day for all 365 days during the year.' Have a look at the full order here: X 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.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
West Bengal govt mandates screening of Bengali films in every cinema hall
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): The West Bengal government has ordered the screening of at least one Bengali film each in all the cinema halls and every screen in multiplexes across the state on a regular basis. In an order issued by the state government's Information and Cultural Affairs Department, the films are to be screened during the prime time, i.e., between 3 pm to 9 pm.'After careful consideration of all aspects of the matter, and in exercise of the power conferred by sub-section (3) of section 5 of the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1954, the Governor is hereby pleased to issue the following direction to all licensees of the State," the notification further stated that every cinema hall and all screens in multiplexes in West Bengal must mandatorily have 365 prime time shows/screenings of Bengali films throughout the year, with at least one Bengali show per day for the 365 days. It emphasized that the prime time shows must be held only between 3 pm and 9 pm. 'Necessary amendment to the West Bengal Cinemas (Regulation of Public Exhibitions) Rules, 1956 will be made in due course. This order shall come into immediate effect and will remain in force until further orders," it move has been taken in the wake of growing pan-India releases in India, with the West Bengal government aiming to increase the visibility of regional cinema. Prior to this, the government had taken another move by streamlining the process of setting up mini-cinema halls in the state to focus on Bengali films and content.'Over the recent past, we are in receipt of a few proposals for setting up of infrastructure for screening of mini-cinema (with particular focus on Bengali cinema and content). This has the potential to work as a catalyst for development of Bengali film industry and the business model suggests that it might also benefit local businesses to grow further," the letter read from the office of the Chief Secretary. The changes are believed to have the potential to boost local culture and help small businesses grow. (ANI)
