Overview
- An invitation-only show at the National Library’s Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee Bhasha Bhavan drew roughly 500 guests with entry by passes.
- Security was tightened with central forces deployed and bag and pass checks at gates, and organisers said all permissions were secured.
- Socio-cultural group Khola Hawa hosted the event, which drew political figures including Swapan Dasgupta and former Meghalaya governor Tathagata Roy.
- The Calcutta High Court dismissed a petition by Gopal Patha’s grandson seeking a stay and removal of scenes over alleged misrepresentation.
- YouTuber Dhruv Rathee criticised Vivek Agnihotri for showing an adult-rated film to children after the director posted audience images online.