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Vivek Agnihotri has urged West Bengal's Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, to ensure the peaceful release of his film, 'The Bengal Files,' fearing political obstacles. He highlighted concerns that theatre owners are facing immense pressure not to screen the film, despite its certification by the CBFC. Agnihotri appealed to Banerjee to uphold constitutional rights and free speech.

Namashi Chakraborty is forging his own path in Bollywood, emphasizing merit over legacy. Growing up away from Mumbai, he navigated the industry without leveraging his family's fame, including his mother Yogeeta Bali's acting career. He believes talent overshadows the pressure of being a star kid, focusing on delivering quality work and earning roles independently.

Raima Sen revealed she faced intense online trolling for her role in Vivek Agnihotri's 'The Vaccine War' even before its release. The actress experienced significant backlash, including losing social media followers, with many judging her performance prematurely. Despite the criticism, Sen embraces the attention, viewing it as publicity and remains satisfied with her involvement in the film.

Mithun Chakraborty prefers family over parties. He avoids gossip at film events. He once juggled 65 films simultaneously and set a record with 19 releases in a year. He quickly decides on scripts and now chooses projects that excite him. He is working on Fauji with Prabhas, Jailer 2 with Rajinikanth, and Prajapati 2. He finds these diverse projects effortless.

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty has broken his silence on the ongoing controversy surrounding his upcoming film The Bengal Files. Speaking about the backlash, he said that any attempt to show historical reality is quickly labelled as “politically motivated.” Earlier, actress-producer Pallavi Joshi, who has co-produced The Bengal Files and also plays a pivotal role, accused the West Bengal government of blocking the film’s trailer launch and a special screening in Kolkata.