FWICE condemns undeclared ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files in West Bengal theatres : Bollywood News

Filmyzilla 2 hours ago

0 0 2 minutes read

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal FilesWhich premied in theatres on September 5, 2025, has Quickly BCOME A Point of Contension in West Bengal, with Several Exhibitors Reportedly Refraining from Screening the Film Due to Political Pressures. The federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has publicly opposed what they call an “Undeclared ban” on the film across the state.

Fwice Condemns Undeclared Ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri's The Bengal Files in West Bengal Theatres

Fwice Condemns Undeclared Ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files in West Bengal Theatres

FWICE HAS EXPRESSED CONCERN Over the Reluctance of theatre owners in west Bengal to screen the film, calling it an infringing on both the constitutional right to freedom of experts Filmmakers. In a statement, the organization urged the state government to take immediative action to ensure that the film is shown without obstruction or interference, empasizing that infections us The efforts and investments of filmmakers who brings important stories to audiences.

The federation highlighted that any directed or indirect pressure preventing the screening of a film striks at the core of free expression in Indian cinema, setting a dangerous precedent for creative free. FWICE has appealed to authorities to ensure that theatres in West Bengal comply with standard exhibition practices and that The Bengal Files Reaches audiences across the state as intended.

Despite the controversy, The Bengal Files Continues to release nationwide and internationally, drawing attention for its portrayal of a critical period in Indian history. The film stars a talented ensemble cast and combines historical research with dramaatic storytelling to revisit the events of 1946, Aiming to Spark Dialogue and Reflection Among Viers.

As the debate over its screenings unfolds, FWICE Stance Reinforces Ongoing Concerns about Political Influence in Cinema and the Importance of Protecting Filmmakers ‘Rights to presents’ Rigts to Present.

The movie, produced by abhishek agarwal, pallavi joshi, and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri, and presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I am Buddha Productions, is Part of Agnihotri”s’ Files Trilogy, which also includes The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir FilesThe narrative of The Bengal Files Explors the events surrounding the directed action day on August 16, 1946, Moving Seamlessly Between past and present to shd light on history of Historical Truths that has been contained.

Also read, The Bengal Files Sparks Political FIRESTORM: Vivek Agnihotri’s film released nationwide but blocked in west Bengal