Archive · 17 Aug 2025
Kolkata Police Halt 'The Bengal Files' Trailer Launch Amid Political Allegations
The trailer launch for the movie 'The Bengal Files' in Kolkata was stopped by the police, according to director Vivek Agnihotri.
He believes this was due to political pressure.
The movie is about the 1946 Calcutta Riots.
The launch was planned for a hotel, but was halted at the last minute.
Agnihotri stated the censor board cleared the film and that his laptop was seized.
A TMC leader suggests the movie aims to defame Bengal.
A BJP MP criticized the cancellation, highlighting democratic concerns.
The hotel authorities deny stopping anything.
Kolkata police reportedly halted the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files'.
The launch was scheduled at a five-star hotel in Kolkata.
Vivek Agnihotri alleged the police action was due to political interference.
Agnihotri stated the film is based on events in Bengal.
A TMC leader said the film was made to malign Bengal, while a BJP MP criticized the event's cancellation.
- Who
- Directed by Vivek Agnihotri.
- What
- The Kolkata police stopped the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files'.
- When
- The exact time is not mentioned, but it occurred on the day of the launch.
- Where
- Kolkata, West Bengal, at a five-star hotel.
- Why
- Agnihotri alleges it was due to political pressure.
Filmmaker/Supporters
TMC/Opponents
Freedom of Expression vs. Political Interference
Filmmaker/Supporters
The police action is an attack on democratic rights and freedom of expression; the film is based on historical facts.
TMC/Opponents
The movie aims to defame Bengal and its political leadership.
- Film Title
- 'The Bengal Files'
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Subject
- 1946 Calcutta Riots
- Event
- Trailer Launch Disruption
- Location
- Kolkata, West Bengal
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