00:00Hello and welcome back to box office studios I'm your host Shibnath today we bring you
00:18exclusive coverage on the highly anticipated release of the bhangol files teaser directed
00:25by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri this film marks the conclusion of his historic files trilogy with
00:32a stellar cast including Mithun Chakrabarti Anupam Kher and Palvi Joshi the teaser has
00:39already created waves across social media let's dive deep into what this film promises
00:45and why it's stirring up so much conversation
00:59in a cinematic revelation that has sent shockwaves across the film industry and
01:05social media filmmaker Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri released the teaser of his upcoming film
01:11the bhangol files on 12th June 2025 the film marks the final installment in his critically
01:19acclaimed files trilogy following the success of the Kashmir files 2022 and the Tashkent files 2019
01:28originally titled the Delhi files the bhangol chapter the project was renamed after an
01:35overwhelming public response favoring the new title Delhi files then the first part the bhangol
01:41chapter the second part I won't disclose something else so like that a comprehensive film
01:46that I said yes if it was a film from Bengal to the about the focus of the bhangol
01:52And I said yes
02:10If the film is in Bengal, focus is in Bengal, especially in Mursidabad, this is a moral duty, this is a moral duty, this is a moral duty, this is a moral duty.
02:22So it's an emotions, the truth in Afghanistan, I am a moral duty, I have to answer that in my opinion, I will由 you to reject a moral duty on the US, this is a moral duty, this is a moral duty.
02:51The Bangal Files is made in the place of the Bangal Files.
03:21For its gripping narrative and controversial undertones, the teaser opens with a haunting
03:27voiceover from a character played by Darshan Kumar, who reprises his role as a Kashmiri
03:32Pandit, a portrayal he first delivered in the Kashmir Files.
03:36May a Kashmiri Pandit hoon, is liye Yaquim ke saath keh sakta hoon ki Bangal ek doosra Kashmir
03:43banta ja raha hai, he says solemnly, setting the tone for a deeply emotional and politically
03:49charged narrative.
03:51May a Kashmiri Pandit hoon, is liye Yaquim ke saath keh sakta hoon, Bangal doosra Kashmir
04:00banta ja raha hai.
04:02What follows is a montage of powerful visuals, bloodied faces, burning homes, women screaming,
04:08and armed men marching through smoke-filled streets.
04:12The imagery is raw, unfiltered, and steeped in historical gravity.
04:17The message at the end, if Kashmir hurt you, Bangal will haunt you, resonates like a warning
04:24bell, echoing the director's intent to provoke thought and stir emotions.
04:39Fans have responded passionately.
04:42On social media, many praised the teaser for its intensity and honesty.
04:48One user wrote, it hits like a bomb, shaken my soul to the core.
04:53Another fan said, for the first time, real heroes of Bangal like Gopal Patha, Mukherjee,
04:59are shown to the world, pulsating, looking forward.
05:04However, not all reactions were positive.
05:08Some netizens criticized the film for what they called propaganda, accusing Agnihotri of
05:15politicizing history to suit certain narratives.
05:18The decision to rename the film came after Agnihotri conducted a poll on social media,
05:24where an overwhelming 99% of respondents voted in favor of changing the name.
05:29Initially conceived as part of a two-part series under the Delhi Files, the focus gradually shifted
05:36toward Bengal's historical events, particularly the Great Calcutta killings of 1946, Direct Action
05:43Day, and the Nawakhali riots.
05:46Speaking exclusively to Zoom, Agnihotri explained, my idea was to highlight how political decisions
05:53made in Delhi impacted Bangal during that era.
05:57What the violence of the Doha Khali had, the witnesses of the Doha Khali.
06:01They saw themselves from their eyes.
06:04They were young, some 10-year-old, some 8-year-old, some 17-year-old, some 20-year-old.
06:10But these are all witnesses.
06:12I heard all their stories.
06:14I have understood all their stories.
06:16I have understood all their terror.
06:21But when people overwhelmingly suggested the title change, I realized it was necessary to align the title with the subject matter.
06:34He further added, I make people's films and go by what people tell me.
06:39So when they told me to change the name, I did.
06:43It makes more sense now.
06:45It communicates better.
06:47This shift also led to the removal of the subtitle, The Bangal Chapter, and instead gave the film a standalone identity, The Bangal Files, Right to Life.
06:58Set against the backdrop of pre-independence India, The Bangal Files delves into the socio-political unrest that engulfed Bangal in the mid-1940s.
07:10The film explores the communal violence that erupted between Hindus and Muslims, leading to mass displacement, killings, and the eventual partition of India.
07:20Events like Direct Action Day, 16th August 1946, which resulted in thousands of deaths in Kolkata, and the subsequent Noa Kali riots,
07:48October-November 1946, where Hindu communities faced widespread persecution, formed the crux of the narrative.
07:58The film reportedly portrays these incidents through the lens of personal trauma, resilience, and surviving.
08:05Anupam Kher plays the role of Mahatma Gandhi, while Mithun Chakrabarti is seen in a pivotal role as a mentally disturbed man haunted by the horrors of the past.
08:23Pallavi Joshi essays a strong character symbolizing resistance, and Darshan Kumar once again embodies the pain and perseverance of the Kashmiri Pandits,
08:33an emotional thread connecting this film to its predecessor.
08:37Actor Darshan Kumar, who plays the Kashmiri Pandit character, shared his thoughts on reprising the role.
08:44Stepping into the shoes of another Kashmiri Pandit was not just a role but a responsibility, he said.
08:51After the Kashmir files, I knew this had to be even more intense, raw, emotional, and brutally honest.
09:00He further expressed his gratitude for working alongside legends like Anupam Kher and Mithun Chakrabarti.
09:07Being part of a film with such legendary artists feels like a blessing.
09:12It's an experience that inspires and elevates me as an actor, he added.
09:18His dedication to portraying the pain and resilience of an entire community underscores the film's commitment to authenticity and emotional depth.
09:27Written and directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri,
09:31The Bangal Files is produced by Abhishek Agrawal and Pallavi Joshi under the banner of I Am Buddha Productions.
09:39The film is presented by Tes Narayan Agrawal and features music by renowned composers yet to be officially announced.
09:48Known for his unique storytelling style that blends historical facts with cinematic drama, Agnihotri continues to push boundaries with the Bangal Files.
10:01His previous works, especially The Kashmir Files, sparked national conversations about history, memory, and justice, setting high expectations for this concluding chapter.
10:18As expected, the teaser has stirred controversy.
10:22While some applaud Agnihotri for shading light on lesser known chapters of Indian history,
10:27others accuse him of using cinema as a tool for political propaganda.
10:33Critics argue that the film could be exploiting sensitive historical events to polarize audiences ahead of elections in West Bengal.
10:41One ex-user commented,
10:44Shame on you, Vivek Agnihotri.
10:47You've turned filmmaking into a propaganda machine.
10:51First the Delhi Files now suddenly asterisk the Bangal Files asterisk all to suit the ruling party's narrative.
10:58Another user wrote,
11:01To view these incidents in isolation without historical context and to use them to polarize people ahead of elections in Bengal next year is unpardonable.
11:12Despite the backlash, Agnihotri remains steadfast in his mission.
11:16In a recent interview, he criticised Bollywood producers for their hypocrisy and lack of courage in speaking truth to power.
11:26They badmouthed stars behind closed doors but don't have the guts to say anything publicly.
11:32He remarked,
11:33I'm paying for a long term.
11:36Oh, I came to look for a long term.
11:38Huge milyar curve in Gestalt.
11:39Last day is a possible environment to go.
11:40Today I am also asking for a long term.
11:47The last day is a long term.
11:48I am waiting for a long term.
11:50I am waiting for a long term.
11:52I am waiting for a long term.
11:53I have ok,
11:54I am waiting for a long term.
11:55You can see.
11:57I have seen something in the past,
11:58which I have made a long term.
11:59This question is why I will tell you that this subject is a criminal violence that is religious fundamentalism.
12:19Originally scheduled for 15th August 2025 Independence Day, the film was pushed to 5th September 2025
12:28to avoid clashes with big-ticket releases like War 2 and Coolie.
12:33Now, the Bengal Files will face off against Baagi 4, starring Tiger Shroff and Sanjay Dutt.
12:40The move gives the film a breathing space to build momentum through marketing and word of mouth.
12:46Given the polarized reactions already surfacing online, the box office performance will likely hinge on audience sentiment and regional appeal.
12:56With the Bengal Files, Vivek Agnihotri completes his cinematic trilogy that seeks to uncover buried truths and challenge mainstream historical narratives.
13:06Whether viewed as a courageous act of storytelling or a provocative piece of political cinema,
13:12the film undeniably contributes to ongoing debates about history, identity and justice in modern India.
13:20As anticipation builds for 5th September release, audiences are left wondering, will the Bengal Files ignite national discourse like the Kashmir Files?
13:30Or will it depend existing divides?
13:32Or will it depend existing divides?
13:36Only time and the box office will tell.
13:39That's all for today's special segment on the Bengal Files.
13:43Whether you are intrigued by its historical depth or skeptical about it,
13:45whether you are intrigued by its historical depth or skeptical about it,
13:47or will it depend existing divides?
13:48Only time and the box office will tell.
13:52That's all for today's special segment on the Bengal Files.
13:56Whether you are intrigued by its historical depth or skeptical about its intentions,
14:14there is no denying that this film is making headlines.
14:17As we inch closer to its 5th September release,
14:21stay tuned to box office studios for more updates, reviews and behind the scenes insights.
14:27Until then, keep watching, keep thinking and keep supporting independent storytelling.
14:34This is Shibnath, signing off.
14:37Goodbye.
14:47Bye.
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