FWICE condemns undeclared ban on Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files in West Bengal theatres : Bollywood News
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Bengal filesWho was presented in theaters on September 5, 2025, quickly became a discord to Western Bengal, with several exhibitors apparently abstaining to project the film due to political pressures. The Federation of Cine Employees of Western India (FWICE) has now publicly opposed what they call an “undeclared prohibition” of the film through the State.
FWICE condemns the undeclared prohibition of the files of Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri in theaters of Western Bengal
FWICE expressed its concern about the reluctance of theater owners to Western Bengal to project the film, calling it an offense both on constitutional law to freedom of expression and the creative freedom of filmmakers. In a statement, the organization urged the state government to take immediate measures to ensure that the film is shown without obstruction or interference, stressing that such unofficial restrictions undermines the efforts and investments of filmmakers who provide important stories to the public.
The Federation stressed that any direct or indirect pressure preventing the projection of a film strikes at the heart of freedom of expression in Indian cinema, creating a precedent dangerous for freedom of creation. FWICE called on the authorities to ensure that Western Bengal theaters comply with standard exhibition practices and that Bengal files reaches the public through the state as planned.
Despite the controversy, Bengal files Continue to go out nationally and abroad, drawing attention to its representation of a critical period of Indian history. The film features a talented overall whole and combines historical research with a dramatic narration to review the events of 1946, aimed at causing dialogue and reflection between viewers.
As the debate on its projections takes place, the position of FWICE strengthens continuous concerns concerning political influence in cinema and the importance of protecting the rights of filmmakers to present their work freely.
The film, produced by Abhishek Agarwal, Pallavi Joshi and Vivek Ranjan Agnihtri, and presented by Tej Narayan Agarwal and I NAP Buddha Productions, is part of the AGNIHTRITRI Files trilogy, which also includes Tashkent files And Cashmere files. The story of Bengal files Explore the events surrounding the day of direct action on August 16, 1946, moving transparently between the past and the present to shed light on the historical truths which have often remained disputed.
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