Archive · 4 Sep 2025
'The Bengal Files' Producers Seek Intervention Amidst Release Hurdles
A movie called 'The Bengal Files' is coming out, but it's having trouble getting shown in West Bengal.
The people who made the movie say theater owners are scared to show it because they're being threatened.
A person has also gone to court claiming the movie is showing his grandfather in a bad light.
The makers of the film are asking for help from high-ranking officials, including the President, to help with the release.
The movie is about historical events, and its makers want people to be able to see it.
Producers sought President's help to release the film in West Bengal.
Theatre owners allegedly face intimidation, refusing to screen the film.
A petition was filed against the film's release, claiming defamation of a historical figure.
Several multiplex chains have stated they will not screen the film.
The trailer launch was stopped previously, and the film faced earlier criticism.
- Who
- Pallavi Joshi, Vivek Agnihotri, Theatre Owners, West Bengal Government, Santanu Mukherjee
- What
- Allegations of suppressed release of 'The Bengal Files' in West Bengal and a petition to stop its release.
- When
- Set to release worldwide on Friday; legal proceedings ongoing.
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- Why
- Film's makers claim the government is preventing its release; a petitioner claims defamation.
Film Producers
Petitioner/West Bengal Government
Film Release
Film Producers
Seeking a smooth release and alleging the government is preventing screenings.
Petitioner/West Bengal Government
Seeking to stop release; the government's stance is not directly stated.
Historical Depiction
Film Producers
The film aims to show a suppressed truth
Petitioner/West Bengal Government
Challenging the film's portrayal of an ancestor.
- Film Title
- The Bengal Files
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Producers
- Pallavi Joshi, Abhishek Agarwal
- Lead Actors
- Mithun Chakraborty, Pallavi Joshi, Anupam Kher
- Release Date
- September 5
- Main Issue
- Alleged Release Restrictions
Sources
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Pallavi Joshi writes open letter to President Murmu over ‘The Bengal Files’ ban fears
Advance Ticket Sales for The Bengal Files on Day One
No Ban On The Bengal Files In Bengal But You Can't Watch The Film In Kolkata Theatres
Bengal Files: Agnihotri asks President for help on release
‘Dishonourable’: Gopal Mukherjee’s grandson moves Calcutta HC for stay on release of ‘The Bengal Files’
Bengal Files producer seeks Prez’s intervention after film fails to secure any screen in West Bengal
The Bengal Files advance booking: Vivek Agnihotri’s film witness increased shows, to debut at ₹61 lakh
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