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Vivek Agnihotri Appeal to Mamata Banerjee: Famous Bollywood filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is once again in the headlines. This time his upcoming film The Bengal Files has sparked a new debate in political and social circles. The film is based on the events of Direct Action Day of 16 August 1946 and the Noakhali massacre that followed. The film is going to be released in theaters on 5 September, but a series of controversies has started even before that.
Protest and demand for ban (the Bengal files controversy)
Voices of protest against the film are growing louder in West Bengal. Many exhibitors are reluctant to release the film in theatres due to political pressure. Vivek Agnihotri claimed that efforts are being made to stop the film and even a campaign to ban it has been started. He also said that false FIRs have been filed against him, due to which he is facing legal troubles.
Vivek's message to Mamata Banerjee (Vivek Agnihotri and Mamata Banerjee)
URGENT: An open appeal to Hon’ble CM @MamataOfficial. Please listen till the end and share widely as your protest against banning of a film on Hindu Genocide. #TheBengalFiles
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) September 2, 2025
In cinemas 05 September 2025 pic.twitter.com/AvDuVlixmx
Amidst these circumstances, Vivek Agnihotri (Vivek Agnihotri film) sent a video message to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. He said that the first constitutional duty of the Chief Minister is to protect the freedom of expression of citizens. He says that when the film has been approved by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), then stopping it would be against the Constitution. Vivek said emotionally, "If I am guilty then punish me, but let my film reach the public."
An attempt to show the history of Bengal
The director claims that The Bengal Files ( Vivek Agnihotri and Mamata Banerjee) is not against any religion or community. This film exposes the forces that committed crimes against humanity. Vivek said that the history of Bengal is full of many tragedies that were either tried to be erased or forgotten. The purpose of his film is to bring those painful moments to the fore so that future generations can know the truth.
Why did the film come into controversy? THE BENGAL FILES Official Trailer,
This is not the first time that a controversy has arisen over a film of Vivek Agnihotri. Earlier, his film The Kashmir Files also gave rise to political and social debate. Similarly, two types of reactions are coming out regarding The Bengal Files (The Bengal Files cast ). While the director believes that the film will show the truth to the people, those opposing it say that this film (The Bengal Files release date) will spread hatred in the society.
FAQs
Q1. What are the books written by Vivek Agnihotri?
Vivek Agnihotri has written many books, prominent among them areUrban Naxals,Who Killed Shastri?andThe Book of Life.
Q2. What are the films of Vivek Agnihotri?
He has directed films likeChocolate(2005),Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal(2007),Buddha in a Traffic Jam(2016),The Tashkent Files(2019),The Kashmir Files(2022) andThe Delhi Files(upcoming).
Q3. Who is Vivek Agnihotri's wife?
Vivek Agnihotri's wife is famous actressPallavi Joshi.
Q4. What is the name of Vivek Agnihotri's daughter?
Vivek Agnihotri and Pallavi Joshi have two children - a son and a daughter, but they have not shared much information about their daughter in public.
Q5. What are Vivek Agnihotri's hit movies?
His most popular and hit movieshave beenThe Kashmir FilesandThe Tashkent Files.
Q6. Where was Vivek Agnihotri educated?
Vivek studied at Bhopal School of Arts and did a diploma in advertising from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi.
Q7. What is the age of Vivek Agnihotri?
Vivek Agnihotri was born on21 December 1973and currently his age is around51 years(as of 2025).
Q8. Where can we see Vivek Agnihotri's young photos?
His young age photos can be easily found on the internet, especially on social media platforms and Google image search.
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