'Maa Kali' delves deep into the harrowing events of 1946.!
However, the film's promotional material has sparked controversy, with some labelling it as right-wing propaganda, particularly in the context of the upcoming 2024 lok sabha elections. Actress Raima Sen, who plays a pivotal role in the film, has data-faced backlash and even received threatening calls for her involvement in the project. Despite the criticism, Sen emphadata-sizes the importance of portraying the events of august 1946 on the big screen and urges viewers to watch the movie before passing judgment.
Director Vijay Yelakanti emphadata-sizes that while the Ghosh family depicted in the film is fictional, their experiences are representative of the tragedies data-faced by many real-life families during the riots. He underscores the ongoing impact of the violence that occurred nearly 80 years ago, highlighting the cycle of communal hatred and violence that has persisted in bengal through various historical events.
Through 'Maa Kali', Yelakanti aims to tell the untold stories of those affected by the communal violence of 1946, shedding light on the enduring legacy of these events in the region's history.