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Arvind Chakravarty
The Bengal Files Review: Vivek Agnihotri’s 1946 Direct Action Day drama splits audiences
Vivek Agnihotri’s The Bengal Files tackles the 1946 Direct Action Day riots with a three-hour, adults-only narrative that blends investigation and historical reenactment. Strong performances, especially by Pallavi Joshi and Simratt Kaur, stand out. Critics are split over the graphic violence, long speeches, and editing. The film aims to reopen a fraught chapter of history and has sparked polarized reactions.
