Bengali cinema grew out of literature, folk traditions and a strong socialist ethos, centering its stories on the working classes. The 50s and 60s birthed a new wave which nurtured a screen shared by ...

Single-screen theatres in Bengal are facing challenges due to a shortage of Bengali films for prime-time slots, as mandated by the state government. Some theatres briefly suspended shows. Theatres ...

Two iconic single-screens in the city have resumed regular screenings after suspending shows for a day, citing a shortage of Bengali films to comply with the state government’s rule mandating ...