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Mithun Chakraborty Hails Bengal Film Release After Regime Change

In a charged atmosphere in Kolkata, the makers of 'Akshiri Sawal' officially declared its West Bengal premiere. Directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film's trailer debut at the press meet drew...

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May 14, 2026
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Mithun Chakraborty Hails Bengal Film Release After Regime Change

In a charged atmosphere in Kolkata, the makers of 'Akshiri Sawal' officially declared its West Bengal premiere. Directed by Abhijeet Mohan Warang, the film's trailer debut at the press meet drew cheers amid discussions on Bengal's political upheaval and the movie's provocative content. The storyline delves deep into the Babri Masjid demolition, RSS dynamics, and broader socio-political debates. Sanjay Dutt's significant presence adds star power, even as he was absent. Mithun Chakraborty, the BJP stalwart and superstar, attended with son Namashi in a lead role, alongside Sameera Reddy. Warang revealed plans for a father-son duo film with Mithun and Namashi, awaiting the actor's schedule post-polls. Audience acclaim for the trailer signals strong potential. The conference highlighted past censorship under the old government, which scuttled similar releases like 'Bengal Files'. Now, post-shift, 'Akshiri Sawal' is cleared, and Mithun promised 'Bengal Files' too, urging viewers to face uncomfortable realities. Optimistic about Bengal's future, Mithun slammed prolonged divisive politics and Muslim vote reliance by Mamata Banerjee's administration. BJP's win, he said, shatters that myth. Brushing off violence allegations, he emphasized public mandate supremacy. Namashi opened up on his performance, and Sameera celebrated Kolkata's cinematic heritage. As Bengal embraces change, this film launch symbolizes freer expression and cultural resurgence.

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