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The Diary of West Bengal

The Diary of West Bengal[2] is a 2024 Indian Hindi-language political drama film directed by Sanoj Mishra and produced by Jitendra Narayan Singh Tyagi. The film features executive producer, Rajdular Rajesh Mishra and the cast includes Yajur Marwah, Arshin Mehta, Dev Fauzdar, Dr. Ramendra Chakarwarti, Gauri Shankar, Deepak kamboj, Neet Mahal, Avadh Ashwini, Ronav Verma and Ashish Kumar. The film's music is composed by A. R. Datta, and the lyrics by Kundan Vidyarthi and Sameer Shashtri. The film, presented by Waseem Rizvi Films, released worldwide on 30 August 2024.[3][4]

The Diary of West Bengal
Film poster
Directed bySanoj Mishra
Written bySanoj Mishra
Produced byJitendra Narayan
Singh Tyagi (Waseem Rizvi)
Starring
Yajur Marwah
  • Dev Fauzdar
  • Deepak kamboj
  • Dr.Ramendra Chakarwarti
  • Ashish Kumar
  • Reena bhattacharya
  • Neet Mahal
  • Gauri Shankar
  • Avadh Ashwini
  • Ronav Verma
CinematographySatyapal Singh
Edited byRanjeet Prasad
Music byA. R. Datta
Production
company
Waseem Rizvi Films
Release date
  • 30 August 2024 (2024-08-30)
Running time
135 minutes[1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Plot

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Set against the backdrop of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, The Diary of West Bengal follows the journey of Suhasini, a Hindu widow.[5] With her husband killed in the genocide, Suhasini joins a group of widowed and destitute women for safety. Their journey was from Bangladesh to West Bengal; many of Suhasini's companions died along the way.

Suhasini survives and reaches Kolkata, West Bengal. In there, Suhasini falls prey to "love jihad" and encounters severe religious discrimination. The film depicts her witnessing the exploitation of foreign nationals as votebanks from the Government of West Bengal. Determined to expose the political machinations, Suhasini embarks to compel the Indian government and human rights organizations to take action.

Cast

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  • Yajur Marwah as Prateek
  • Arshin Mehta as Suhasini Bhatacharya
  • Gauri Shankar as Ghazi Khan
  • Dev Fauzdar as Vishal
  • Dr. Ramendra Chakarwarti as Commander in Chief
  • Avadh Ashwini as Ahmed
  • Ronav Verma as Abul Khair
  • Ashish Kumar as Ashish Rajput
  • Naresh Sharma as Jamal
  • Anil Anjunil
  • Reena Bhattacharya
  • Anuj Dixit
  • Deepak Kamboj
  • Garima Kapoor
  • Neet Mahal
  • Abhishek Mishra
  • Alfiya Shaikh
  • Preeti Shukla

Controversy

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The film has generated significant controversy[6] due to its sensitive subject matter. The film's critics argue that it defames Bengal, resulting in several fatwas being issued against it.[7] Additionally, director Sanoj Mishra has expressed fears for his safety after being summoned by the Kolkata Police, stating concerns that he might be killed.[8][9] The film's trailer further sparked controversy.[10] Following these allegations, the West Bengal Police issued a legal notice to director Sanoj Mishra.[11][12][13] In August 2024, after he had not been seen for eight days, it was reported that Mishra had relocated to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh for fear of "police action" related to the film.[14][15]

Shaikh Maulana Rajani Hasan Ali, the vice-president of Shia Ulema-e-Hind Lucknow, a board of Shia Ulamas, said that the production aims to tarnish the image of Islam and of Mohammad.[16]

Release

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The trailer was released by Rambhadracharya on 12 August 2024.[17][6]

The Calcutta High Court rejected a petition to block the release of the film in West Bengal, but as of mid-August 2024, no cinemas in the state had plans to screen it.[18]

Music

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The Diary of West Bengal (original Motion Picture soundtrack)
No.TitleLyricsMusicSingerLength
1."Suna Ghar Suna Aangan"Kundan and Manish ShashtreeA R DattaManish S Sharma3:09
2."Sun Le Dua"Deepak NoorAfsar NadeemTushar Verma3:45
3."Fagun Laga"Sanoj MishraA . R. DattaSoumya3:38

References

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  1. ^ "CBFC | Search Film". Central Board of Film Certification.
  2. ^ "The Diary of West Bengal: A Bold Exploration of History, Culture, and Controversy Releasing on the 30th of August The Executive producer Rajdular Rajesh mishra starring Arshin Mehta, Yajur Marwah and Gauri Shankar in the lead role". Mid-day. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Director Sanoj Mishra's The Diary Of West Bengal To Release On This Date". News18. 10 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  4. ^ PR, ANI (2 August 2024). "The Diary of West Bengal: A Bold Exploration of History, Culture, and Controversy, Releasing August 30". ThePrint. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  5. ^ Pandey, Sanjay. "Missing 'The Diary of West Bengal' director Sanoj Mishra found in Varanasi". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
  6. ^ a b "विवादों के बीच रामभद्राचार्य ने लॉन्च किया "द डायरी ऑफ वेस्ट बंगाल" कहा- भारत में 80% हिंदुओं की संख्या करके रहेंगे". punjabkesari. 12 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Fatwa Issued Against Producers-Directors of Film "The Diary of West Bengal" from Pakistan - Taasir Urdu Daily روزنامه تاثیر". 6 April 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  8. ^ "'The Diary of West Bengal' director Sanoj Mishra fears he might get killed after being summoned by Kolkata Police". The Times of India. 29 May 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  9. ^ "Director of 'The Diary of West Bengal' fears he will be killed when he goes to Kolkata". India Today. 29 May 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  10. ^ Chatterjee, Tanmay. "'The Diary of West Bengal': Kolkata police book and summon movie director". Hindustan Times.
  11. ^ Lalwani, Karishma. "'द डायरी ऑफ वेस्ट बंगाल' की रिलीज से बढ़ेगा विवाद? बांग्लादेश में तख्तापलट के बीच सुर्खियों में फिल्म - the diary of west bengal film based on true events set to release on this date in august". Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  12. ^ Quint, The (27 May 2023). "'Diary of West Bengal' Trailer Sparks Row; Kolkata Police Books Makers". TheQuint. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  13. ^ Sundrani, Akshat (26 May 2023). "The Diary of West Bengal trailer sparks controversy, director Sanoj Mishra receives legal notice". indiatvnews.com. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  14. ^ Frederick, Oliver (23 August 2024). "Sanoj Mishra, Missing Director of Film on Bangladesh Genocide, Found Hiding in Varanasi Amid Threats". 18 News. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
  15. ^ "Film Director Sanoj Mishra Reported Missing Amid Controversy Surrounding The Dairy Of West Bengal, Kangana Ranaut Seeks Help". Zee News. Retrieved 25 August 2024.
  16. ^ "Muslims in India protest against 'The Diary of West Bengal,' film saying it was insulting their religion". The Tanzania Times. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  17. ^ Sahu, Ganpat (12 August 2024). "The Diary of West Bengal : जगतगुरु रामभद्राचार्य ने फिल्म का ट्रेलर किया रिलीज, जानिए इस मूवी की कहानी". Lalluram (in Hindi). Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  18. ^ "No Shows for the 'Diary of West Bengal' in the state". The Times of India. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
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