Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Agnihotri Alleges Kolkata Officials Blocked 'Bengal Files' Trailer
Vivek Agnihotri's movie trailer launch for 'The Bengal Files' in Kolkata was stopped unexpectedly.
Agnihotri says this was planned and suggests high-level officials were involved because they didn't like some parts of the trailer.
The director claims they are trying to block the movie.
The film is about violence in Bengal in the 1940s.
He is hoping the government will not interfere with the release but will fight for it if necessary.
Vivek Agnihotri alleges 'top authorities' interfered with 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch.
The trailer launch in Kolkata was abruptly halted with media present.
Agnihotri claims the incident was pre-planned, possibly due to trailer content.
The director states 'top authorities' raised objections to parts of the trailer.
The film, exploring 1940s Bengal violence, is set for a September 5 release.
- Who
- Vivek Agnihotri and unnamed 'top authorities'.
- What
- The interruption of 'The Bengal Files' trailer launch and accusations of official interference.
- When
- The trailer launch was halted on August 16, 2025; film release scheduled for September 5.
- Where
- Kolkata, India, specifically at ITC Royal Bengal hotel.
- Why
- Agnihotri alleges the trailer was stopped because authorities had objections to parts of it.
Agnihotri's Claims
Government's Response
Interference
Agnihotri's Claims
Official involvement halted the trailer launch.
Government's Response
Not explicitly stated in the article.
Film Release
Agnihotri's Claims
Government is attempting to block the film's release.
Government's Response
Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Film Title
- 'The Bengal Files'
- Director
- Vivek Agnihotri
- Event
- Trailer Launch
- Location
- Kolkata
- Date of Event
- August 16, 2025
- Release Date
- September 5th
- Theme
- Communal violence in Bengal during the 1940s
Sources
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