The curtain closed on Kolkata International Film Festival yesterday after an eight-day run that began on December 5. The final day was graced by the presences of Bollywood star Aditi Rao Hydari and director Sudhir Mishra on stage, along with the company of ministers Aroop Biswas, Indranil Sen, Firhad Hakim, film personalities Goutam Ghose, Mamata Shankar, Dhritiman Chatterjee, Raj Chakraborty, and others.

The blockbuster success of the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer "Animal" has not only shattered box office records but has also ignited a spirited debate surrounding its portrayal of women and toxic masculinity. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his candid views, recently weighed in on the discourse in an interview with OTT Play.

Syeda Neegar Banu's film "Nona Pani" (Barren Waters) was featured at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Saturday, as part of the festival's Asia Select section.

Salman Khan was present as one of the chief guests at the programme. Apart from the “Tiger 3” star, Anil Kapoor, Shatrughan Sinha, Sonakshi Sinha, Sourav Ganguly and Mahesh Bhatt were also present.

Mamata Banerjee, chief minister of West Bengal in India, has recently ventured into composing music, with the renowned singer Arijit Singh lending his voice to her creation.

The 29th edition of the Kolkata International Film Festival is set to take place in West Bengal from December 5 to December 12.

The Kolkata International Film Festival is set to kick off on December 5, extending until December 12, marking its 29th year.

Muhammad Quayum's debut directorial movie, "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" (The Golden Wings of Watercocks), has jointly won the Golden Royal Bengal Tiger award for Best Film at the Kolkata International Film Festival 2022.

Three Bangladeshi films – Mejbaur Rahman Sumon directorial "Hawa", Muhammad Quayum directorial "Kura Pokkhir Shunne Ura" and Fakhrul Arefeen Khan’s "JK 1971" will be screened at the 28th edition of Kolkata International Film Festival.