Anubhav Sinha Praises Kolkata's Film Festival Scene
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Synopsis
Director Anubhav Sinha recently inaugurated the French Film Festival in Kolkata, praising the city's rich cinematic culture and abundance of film festivals. He expressed admiration for Kolkata's films and cuisine, highlighting his recent successful Netflix series based on the hijacking of an Air India flight.
Key Takeaways
- Anubhav Sinha inaugurated the French Film Festival in Kolkata.
- The director admires the city's vibrant cinematic culture.
- His recent Netflix series ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ gained global acclaim.
- He emphasizes the importance of storytelling that reflects resilience.
- Kolkata is recognized for its numerous film festivals.
Mumbai, Feb 25 (NationPress) Director Anubhav Sinha, renowned for his films such as ‘Thappad’, ‘Mulk’, ‘Article 15’, and ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, expressed that Kolkata is privileged to host numerous film festivals. The director recently kickstarted the second edition of the acclaimed French Film Festival Kolkata. He was joined by veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah, National Award-winning director Goutam Ghose, and actress Anasuya Sengupta at Nandan during the inaugural day.
Anubhav conveyed his profound admiration for Kolkata and its vibrant cinematic heritage, as well as the impact of its films.
The director remarked, “I love Kolkata, along with the films and cuisine they produce here. The city is indeed lucky to have so many film festivals.”
Renowned for his impactful, real-life narratives, Anubhav's meticulous storytelling and attention to detail have established him among the top directors in the industry. Audiences are eagerly waiting for his next cinematic gem, anticipating nothing short of excellence on the silver screen.
His recent work on the Netflix series, ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’, became a worldwide phenomenon, acclaimed for its gripping storyline, exceptional performances, and careful detail. The series also emerged as the most searched series on Google in 2024. Both critics and viewers praised the show, further raising expectations for Sinha’s upcoming project.
‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ narrates the hijacking of an Air India flight, depicted as a true account of the incident, unfolding across five airports, spanning five countries, over seven days, and involving 188 passengers. The series maintained a spot in the global top 10 charts for three weeks and the Indian top 10 charts for 11 weeks.
Reflecting on the show's success, Anubhav Sinha previously stated, “Stories like these serve more than just entertainment; they evoke resilience, bravery, and humanity amidst immense challenges. It was a humbling journey to bring this narrative to life, and I am profoundly thankful for the warmth it has received from audiences globally.”
