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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.

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.

John Abraham emphasizes the need for restraint in patriotic films, citing 'The Diplomat' as an example of subtle patriotism. He cautions against exploiting the current hyper-political climate and criticizes films lacking nuance. His remarks drew a sharp response from Vivek Agnihotri, who suggested Abraham stick to his strengths and refrain from commenting on cinema.

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.