Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files Trailer Released Amidst Controversy: Focus on Pre-Independence Bengal

Vivek Agnihotri, known for his cinematic portrayals of historical events, has released the trailer for his upcoming film, The Bengal Files. The film, following The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files, is generating significant attention. The trailer launch faced difficulties at a screening in Kolkata on August 16, 2025. The trailer explores the history of Bengal, set before India’s independence. It delves into the Hindu-Muslim angle, highlighting communal violence and the volatile atmosphere of the time. The trailer depicts the communal conflicts and stories of those who sought to unite people and advocate for peace during that difficult period. Agnihotri noted that the trailer is dedicated to the victims of Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) and presents an untold narrative of Hindu genocide. Viewers have expressed varied opinions. One viewer, identifying as a Bengali, commended Agnihotri’s initiative in creating the film. Others shared their gratitude and acknowledged the importance of the history being portrayed. The film is set to release on September 5, 2025, and features Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Puneet Issar, and Mithun Chakraborty, among other actors.