Renowned production house and producer of National Award winning 2022 superhit film Karthikeya 2, People Media Factory’s upcoming trilingual film Maa Kaali received its world premiere at 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), attended by the Hon CM of Goa Pramod Sawant, and the Governor of Bengal Ananda Bose alongwith the prodycer Mrs Vandana Prasad, director Vijay Yelakanti, lead actor Abhishek Singh and DGP of Goa Police Alok Kumar IPS.
Receiving a standing ovation at the packed theatre at IFFI, Maa Kaali’s premiere received a standing ovation from the audience as well as the respected dignitaries, who applauded the entire team of the film. Based on the erased chapter of Indian history, Maa Kaali delves into the untold chapters of Bengal, backed by a powerful story and impactful performances.
Highlighting the bloody truth of the ruthless massacre in Calcutta and Naokhali in present day India and Bangladesh respectively, Maa Kaali aims to bring forth the truth behind the Direct Action Day, which resulted into the partition of India.
The socio-politically relevant subject of Maa Kaali makes it one of the most important films of the current time. Depicting the persecution of Hindus and the communal turmoil of Bengal from 1946 to the present day Bangladesh, Maa Kaali also highlights the importance of CAA and the need of its implementation.
Governor of Bengal Ananda Bose shares, “This is not a film based on history, this is a film in the background of history, showing the human element. You’ll be surprised to see, that such a chapter was there in history. The hero and the heroine, vied with each other to live upto the expectations. This is a film that will certainly prove to be a hit, I’ve no doubt about that. It’s a marvel on celluloid and the historical perspective of this will certainly make people open up their eyes towards what India had undergone in the past. Certainly an excellent piece of art, its main feature is that it succeeds in creating willing suspense of disbelief. I, being the Governor of West Bengal, am very proud that a part of Bengal’s history is depicted truly with effect and with thrilling emotional appeal.”
At the premiere, CM of Goa Pramod Sawant, shared his thoughts on the film saying, “At the world premiere of Maa Kaali, I would like to congratulate the entire team of the film as well as the audience as the first viewers of the film. Maa Kaali is based on the partition of India and the Direct Action Day, coincidentally, the film premiered on 26th November, Constitution Day of India. Our country became independent in 1947, becoming India and Pakistan for a few years, later by 1971, it became Pakistan and Bangladesh, while one nation got divided into three parts, however, only India still believes in the constitution and gives it importance. We are all well aware of the socio-political conditions in Bangladesh as well as the political climate in Pakistan. India, on the other hand, believes in the development of its citizen and hinges on the support and belief of fellow citizens. I’ve recently visited Bangladesh and witnessed the conditions of the minority ie the Hindus myself. Maa Kaali is based on a true story and very few people have the courage to tell the truth, so I would like to thank the makers of the film. Direct Action Day is a black day in the history of our country, which lead to massacres and the partition of India. Today, with Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), we are able to bring back those minorities to India.”
The honourable CM also took to social media to applaud the team.
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IAS officer turned actor Abhishek Singh shares, “When any nation attains freedom, there’s a history behind it, however, often this history is distorted. Direct action day lead to the partition of India in East Pakistan and West Bengal, during that period, atrocities were committedagainst the people, the lives were sacrificed and the wounds of the same are still afresh. Maa Kaali is a film about that history, while also highlighting the importance of CAA, explaining why the bill was passed, who are the people for whom this was implemented.”
Written and directed by Vijay Yelakanti, Maa Kaali is produced by TG Vishwa Prasad, co-produced by Vivek Kuchibhotla and presented by makers of Karthikeya 2 People Media Factory. The pan-Indian film shot in Hindi and will release in Bengali and Telugu as well in theatres in 2025.
