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Political Thriller 'The Bengal Files' Faces Screening Challenges in West Bengal

Vivek Agnihotri's political thriller, 'The Bengal Files', is facing significant challenges in West Bengal, with multiplex chains declining to screen the film. Producer Pallavi Joshi has urgently appealed to the President of India for intervention, citing political pressure and threats as the reasons for the refusal. This situation raises concerns about freedom of expression and the impact of political influence on the arts. Joshi's plea highlights the need for constitutional rights to be upheld in the face of such challenges. The film's fate now hangs in the balance as the producer seeks support to ensure its release.
By Narendra Chaudhary Sep 4, 2025, 12:11 IST

Screening Issues for 'The Bengal Files'

The latest political thriller, 'The Bengal Files', directed by Vivek Agnihotri, is encountering significant hurdles in West Bengal, as several multiplex chains have opted not to screen the film. In response, producer Pallavi Joshi has urgently reached out to the President of India, seeking assistance to facilitate the film's release.

In her open letter addressed to Her Excellency, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India, Joshi expressed her distress over the refusal of multiplexes in Bengal to showcase the film, attributing this to political pressure and intimidation from the ruling party.


Joshi's appeal emphasizes the need for intervention to protect her constitutional rights and to ensure that 'The Bengal Files' can be released in the state.


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