Abhishek Singh's historical drama receives praise at special screening in Kolkata
Abhishek Singh
, a former IAS officer, is rapidly emerging as one of the most promising new talents in
Indian cinema
. His debut film, the powerful historical drama
1946: Direct Action Day
, is eagerly awaited by audiences.
The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival, where it received an enthusiastic response from international viewers. Adding to its growing acclaim, a special screening was recently held in Kolkata, attended by several prominent political dignitaries, including Suvendu Adhikari (Hon'ble Leader of the Opposition, West Bengal Legislative Assembly). The event was hosted by Dr. Indranil Khan (State President, BJYM West Bengal), along with Shakti Singh (State In-charge, BJYM West Bengal).
The film presents a haunting and powerful retelling of the Bengal riots—an often overlooked yet pivotal episode that foreshadowed the Partition of India. With evocative visuals and compelling storytelling, it goes beyond historical reconstruction to explore urgent themes of identity, communal strife, and collective memory.
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