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The Bengal Files to stream on ZEE5 this November
MUMBAI: After a much-talked-about theatrical run, The Bengal Files, Vivek Agnihotri’s gripping political drama, is now gearing up for its world digital premiere on ZEE5 from 21 November.
Written and directed by Agnihotri and produced by Abhishek Agarwal Arts and I Am Buddha Productions, the film stars Anupam Kher, Pallavi Joshi, Mithun Chakraborty, Darshan Kumar, Simrat Kaur, and Saswata Chatterjee in powerful roles.
The film marks the third chapter in Agnihotri’s acclaimed “Files Trilogy” after The Tashkent Files and The Kashmir Files. Set against the volatile backdrop of pre-Independence Bengal, it revisits the events of the 1946 great Calcutta killings, a turning point that shaped India’s partition and freedom movement.
Speaking on the release, ZEE5 Hindi business head Kaveri Das said the platform aims to bring stories that entertain, move, and provoke thought. “The Bengal Files is a powerful cinematic experience that captures complex layers of history and emotion. After its successful theatrical run, we are delighted to make it available to audiences worldwide,” she said.
Director Vivek Agnihotri called the film “a reminder” and “a tribute to Bengal’s courage and truth,” adding that ZEE5 will help the story reach every home.
Pallavi Joshi, who also stars in the film, said each Files film has been “an emotional and artistic awakening,” while Anupam Kher described the trilogy as “stories that stay with you forever, not just about history, but about humanity.”
The Bengal Files premieres exclusively on ZEE5 from 21 November. History, as Agnihotri promises, will be retold, with truth at its core.
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Epic Company launches unified Epic Studio for films and OTT
Vivek Krishnani to head films business; Samar Khan leads OTT & Television.
MUMBAI: Epic just merged its creative superheroes under one cape because when films and OTT need to fight for attention together, you don’t keep them in separate universes. The Epic Company has launched Epic Studio, a next-generation creative and production powerhouse that unites Juggernaut Productions and Movieverse Studio under a single banner. The move creates a streamlined, scalable platform for premium storytelling across theatrical films, OTT originals, television, digital-first formats and branded content.
Vivek Krishnani has been appointed chief executive officer, Epic Studio (Films), overseeing the theatrical and film business with a focus on culturally resonant narratives across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Gujarati and Malayalam cinema. Samar Khan continues as chief executive officer, Epic Studio (OTT & Television) and retains his role as chief content officer for Docubay and Epic On.
The Epic Company managing director Aditya Pittie said, “Epic Studio brings together our entire creative ecosystem under one unified studio vision. This is not just an integration of verticals, but the creation of a collaborative environment where writers, filmmakers, creators, and brand partners can seamlessly develop and scale stories across formats and screens.”
Vivek Krishnani added, “We are building an audience-focused mainstream film studio committed to delivering fresh, engaging, and innovative stories for both theatrical and streaming platforms.”
Samar Khan commented, “This alignment allows us to approach storytelling with a unified studio mindset. We are building IP under one creative umbrella, with scale and longevity in mind from inception.”
The unified structure eliminates silos, enabling ideas to flow fluidly from concept to screen while adapting to evolving audience behaviour. Epic Studio positions itself as a creator-led ecosystem championing purposeful, resonant storytelling with commercial strength.
In an entertainment landscape where stories now leap between screens faster than plot twists, Epic isn’t just building a studio, it’s crafting a single launchpad where every tale gets the best shot at soaring across every platform.
