Mumbai, May 30 -- When Vivek Agnihotri's directorial The Bengal Files hit the theatres in September last year, it did not see a release in West Bengal. The film reportedly faced an unofficial ban in the state under the then Mamata Banerjee-led government.

However, with the change in government and the BJP's decisive and landmark electoral victory, producer Abhishek Agarwal is now optimistic that The Bengal Files will soon be released in the state.

Speaking to ANI, Abhishek shared, "I have submitted a request to the new Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari, requesting him to watch the film first. We are hopeful that after viewing it, he may guide the release process and a formal release programme can be arranged accordingly. We are sincerely...