New Delhi: Written and directed by Vijay Yelkanti, 1946: Direct Action Day – The erased history of Bengal, titled first mother Kali, attracted global attention and praised after its screening at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. In the event, lead actor Abhishek Singh officially unveiled the new title of the film, which marks a glorious moment for Indian cinema on one of the world’s most reputed cinematic platforms.
The screening of the film was found with a standing ovation and mantras by Wande Mataram, as the audience expressed deep praise for its powerful story and to highlight the massive unseen chapters of Indian and Pakistani history.
With significant international risk and significant appreciation, filmmakers received valuable response globally, suggesting the title resonant. In response, the name of the film was renamed 1946: Direct Action Day – Elapse History of Bengal, it is better that it reflects its historical story and enhances its global appeal.
The film delays the forgotten history of Bengal, exposing the tragic events and communal violence of August 16, 1946-an important event that played an important role under the leadership of the partition of India. In the lead roles of Raima Sen and Abhishek Singh, their compelling performance brings into life to life during pre-division violence.
While reflecting Cannes’s experience, Abhishek Singh shared, “This was a humble experience to witness the 1946 journey: Direct Action Day – The erased history of Bengal was reaching this monumental milestone. The film, in all emotional depths, represents a chapter of history, which is to remember us.
The film had already made waves on the International Film Festival Circuit, which included the best political film at the Jaipur International Film Festival and Best Producer at the Swedish International Film Festival. It also had a world premiere in the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) last year.
