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PHOTOS | Kolkata Intl Film Fest: Positive and alive, says SRK; historicals now steeped in jingoism: Big B

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on December 15.  West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Jaya Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, former India cricket skipper Sourav Ganguly, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and veteran actor Shatrughan Sinha, among others, were present on the occasion at the Netaji Indoor Stadium.
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on December 15.  West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Big B's actor-wife Jaya Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 28th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on December 15.  West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Big B's actor-wife Jaya Bachchan, superstar Shah Rukh Khan, for
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A total of 183 movies will be screened in 10 theatres across Kolkata from December 16-22. An exhibition on Amitabh Bachchan's life and works will be showcased during the film festival, with the inaugural movie being 'Abhimaan'. (Photo | PTI)
A total of 183 movies will be screened in 10 theatres across Kolkata from December 16-22. An exhibition on Amitabh Bachchan's life and works will be showcased during the film festival, with the inaugural movie being 'Abhimaan'. (Photo | PTI)
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan in his spech said, 'Hamare jaise positive log zinda hai (Positive people like us are alive).' He also said, 'Cinema is the best place to sustain a counter-narrative that speaks to the larger nature of humankind.' (Photo | PTI)
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan in his spech said, 'Hamare jaise positive log zinda hai (Positive people like us are alive).' He also said, 'Cinema is the best place to sustain a counter-narrative that speaks to the larger nature of humankind.' (Photo | PTI)
Bachchan in his speech on Thursday said, ‘’The 1952 Cinematography Act set out the structure of censorship as it stands today upheld by the film certification board. But even now, ladies and gentlemen, and I am sure my colleagues on stage will agree, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression.’’ (Photo | PTI)
Bachchan in his speech on Thursday said, ‘’The 1952 Cinematography Act set out the structure of censorship as it stands today upheld by the film certification board. But even now, ladies and gentlemen, and I am sure my colleagues on stage will agree, questions are being raised on civil liberties and freedom of expression.’’ (Photo | PTI)
While tracing the history of Indian cinema, Bachchan, in a rare political statement, described the current brand of historical movies as couched in fictionalised jingoism. (Photo | ANI)
While tracing the history of Indian cinema, Bachchan, in a rare political statement, described the current brand of historical movies as couched in fictionalised jingoism. (Photo | ANI)
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhat, in his address, read out a poem of Tagore underscoring India's inclusiveness amid diversity. 'Story-tellers' work entails bringing together polarised hearts. Mamata Ji has done that by organising such a festival,' he said. (Photo | PTI)
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhat, in his address, read out a poem of Tagore underscoring India's inclusiveness amid diversity. 'Story-tellers' work entails bringing together polarised hearts. Mamata Ji has done that by organising such a festival,' he said. (Photo | PTI)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaking after her star guests, asserted that her state always fights for humanity, unity and integrity, while Governor C V Ananda Bose, in his speech, described her as one of the most artistic CMs of Bengal. (Photo | ANI)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaking after her star guests, asserted that her state always fights for humanity, unity and integrity, while Governor C V Ananda Bose, in his speech, described her as one of the most artistic CMs of Bengal. (Photo | ANI)
Banerjee said Bengal has a long history of struggle. 'Bengal has been fighting for unity, humanity, diversity and integrity. This struggle will go on,' she said.'Our state does not bow down to anybody, nor does it beg,' the CM added. (Photo | ANI)
Banerjee said Bengal has a long history of struggle. 'Bengal has been fighting for unity, humanity, diversity and integrity. This struggle will go on,' she said.'Our state does not bow down to anybody, nor does it beg,' the CM added. (Photo | ANI)
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly speaks during inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly speaks during inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Actor-politician Jaya Bachchan speaks during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Actor-politician Jaya Bachchan speaks during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly hugged by popular singer Arijit Singh during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
Former cricketer Sourav Ganguly hugged by popular singer Arijit Singh during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji exchange greetings during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukerji exchange greetings during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherji during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo PTI)
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee with Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan and Rani Mukherji during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo PTI)
Shah Rukh Khan greets actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
Shah Rukh Khan greets actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
A light moment (also a throwback to Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
A light moment (also a throwback to Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham) during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Playback singer Kumar Sanu speaks during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Playback singer Kumar Sanu speaks during the inauguration of the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | PTI)
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata, with actors-dignitaries. (Photo | PTI)
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee at the 28th Kolkata International Film Festival, in Kolkata, with actors-dignitaries. (Photo | PTI)
West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan along his wife Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, former BCCI president Saurav Ganguly, and others during the inaugural program of the 28th International Kolkata Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
West Bengal Governor CV Anand Bose, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan along his wife Jaya Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee, former BCCI president Saurav Ganguly, and others during the inaugural program of the 28th International Kolkata Film Festival, in Kolkata. (Photo | ANI)
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