Bengal 1947

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Bengal 1947
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Directed by Akashaditya Lama
Written byAkashaditya Lama
Produced by
  • Rishabh Pande
  • Satish Pande
Starring
CinematographyVinod Chhabra
Edited byRajendra Mahapatra
Music by Abhishek Ray
Production
companies
  • Comfed Productions
  • Think Tank Global
Distributed byPlatoon One Films
Release date
  • 29 March 2024 (2024-03-29)(India)
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Bengal 1947: An Untold Love Story is a 2024 Hindi-language romantic drama film written and directed by Akashaditya Lama and produced by Satish Pande and Rishabh Pande under the banner of Comfed Productions and Think Tank Global. The distribution was handled by Platoon One Films. [1] [2] The film features Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Aditya Lakhia, Sohaila Kapur, and Ankur Armam as lead characters. [3]

Contents

The background score music was composed by Abhishek Ray, while Vinod Chhabra and Rajendra Mahapatra handled the cinematography and editing. Bengal 1947 was theatrically released on 29 March 2024. [4]

Cast

Release

Bengal 1947 was theatrically released on 29 March 2024. [4]

Reception

Abhishek Srivastava of The Times of India rated this film 2.5 stars out of 5 stars and noted "This real-incident-inspired-fictional-drama makes a sincere effort but ultimately lacks depth." [5]

Times Now rated this film 3 stars out of 5 stars and noted "At its core, Bengal 1947 aspires to more than mere storytelling; it aims to provoke reflection and introspection. By intricately weaving together historical events with compelling character arcs, the film offers audiences a window into the past while illuminating timeless themes of love, resilience, and the human spirit." [6]

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References

  1. "Bengal 1947: Love amidst history hits screens March 29th!". The Statesman. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  2. "Director Akashaditya Lama: Bengal 1947 is not just a historical drama; it's a call for equality and love". Cinema Express. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  3. "Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Sohaila Kapur-starrer Hindi film 'Bengal 1947: An Untold Love Story,' trailer out". www.indiatvnews.com. 24 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  4. 1 2 "Devoleena Bhattacharjee To Make Her Film Debut With Bengal 1947: An Untold Love Story". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  5. "Bengal 1947 Movie Review : This story of love and conflict is sincere yet a shallow portrayal". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  6. "Bengal 1947 Movie Review: Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Aditya Lakhia's Partition Drama Features Powerful Performances BUT..." TimesNow. 29 March 2024. Retrieved 15 April 2024.

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