Anik Dutta  

The trailer has been released amid much fanfare even as the model code of conduct is in place and has the potential to influence voters of Bengal that is witnessing an unprecedented 7-phase election.

The Supreme Court had issued a notice to the Banerjee government and directed it to ensure that the film Bhobishyoter Bhoot is screened without unlawful obstruction — when the makers of the movie approached the apex court

Anik Dutta’s film Bhobishyoter Bhoot, which is said to be a strong socio-political satire, was removed as it had a controversial plot. Be it the current situation of the state, the multi-crore scams, political hooliganism, frequent crimes again women or manipulating the local media, everything was portrayed in the 2-hour satirical movie. 

A section of the industry thinks Bhobishyoter Bhoot director Anik Dutta’s known adverse view of the current dispensation in Bengal is the real reason why this film was pulled down from the theatres. Here are the details.

The film was allegedly withdrawn from single screen theatres and multiplexes a day after its release on February 16. Director of the film, Anik Dutta, has alleged that the owners of the theatres were forced to stop the screening though it ran to packed houses in many places on the day it released.

Bengali thespian Soumitra Chatterjee shot off a letter, calling the taking off of the film from Bengali theatres as 'vindictive' and 'undemocratic'.

Bhobishyoter Bhoot is a horror-comedy film, which is said to be critical about various issues that are currently happening in TMC-ruled Bengal. "The film was released in as many as 44 theatres across Kolkata...but was removed citing no valid reasons," said director Anik Dutta.