Controversy Erupts Over Halted Trailer Launch for 'The Bengal Files'
The Kolkata Police halted the trailer launch of 'The Bengal Files', a film on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, sparking allegations from director Vivek Agnihotri of an attack on democratic rights. He accused the Trinamool Congress of interference. The film is scheduled for a September 5 release.
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In a contentious development, the Kolkata Police intervened to stop the trailer launch for the film 'The Bengal Files', based on the 1946 Calcutta Riots, which director Vivek Agnihotri claims infringes on democratic rights.
The event, intended to take place at a Kolkata five-star hotel, was disrupted when police abruptly halted the screening. Agnihotri accused the ruling Trinamool Congress of orchestrating the move, citing interference from Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
'The Bengal Files', exploring historical communal violence, is controversially caught in political crossfire. Despite the disruption, the film remains set for a September 5 release with legal consultations underway.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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