Popularity of Bengali Movies is Increasing with Time Both in Theatres and Web

Bengali movies have millions of followers around the world. People not just speak Bengali or follow the Bengali culture but they are ardent fan of Bengali movies too. Bengali cinema has produced and directed some of the iconic films for which Indian cinema has been internationally recognized. Bengali cinema has given some of all time stalwarts like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Rituporno Ghosh, who are still remembered with deep respects after so many years. Besides, Bengali cinema has also presented great actors and singers whose works are considered milestones in the 100 years’ of Indian cinema. Thus, whenever Indian cinema is talked about in any national or international podiums, the contribution of Bengali movies, directors, actors, and all other artists come into discussion by default. 

The rich history of Bengali cinema and its contribution cannot be ignored

Over the decades, Bengali movies have given some of the best cinemas that the world has ever seen. The movies are mostly based on reality and focused on major social issues. Several production houses in Bengal came into the forefront before independence. In 1919, Bilwamangal was made which is considered the first Bengali movie and that was the silent movie era in India and also in international cinema. It is fact that before independence the advancement of Indian movies was mostly dependent on Bengali film industry and production houses. Later, with stalwarts like Satyajit Ray, Mrinal Sen, Rithwik Ghatak, and several other prominent film directors, several modern concepts in Indian cinema was brought that made Indian cinema truly proud. 

Modern Bengali Movies

Popular production houses have given their best to keep the triumph of the Bengali film industry. With the rapid advancement of information technology (IT) and the internet, web series or web-based movies are also getting great attention of billions of movie lovers around the world. Popular Bengali production houses are producing traditional and web-based movies in parallel. They are investing huge funds in creating great movies with contemporary and relevant concepts. They are also promoting movies in different innovative ways for more footfalls in the theaters and maximum visitors on the web.