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April 6: Nayak
The superstar charisma of this film hit the screens at three major Kolkata locations. Can you name one? What do you remember most about the architecture or the energy of the single screen where you watched it?
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April 5: Amar Sangi
A film that created a sensation across three specific halls. Which ones were they?
If you saw it on any single screen, tell us about the excitement and whether that showhouse still exists.
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April 4: Kapurush-O-Mahapurush
This release saw its first light in two prominent Kolkata showhouses. Can you name at least one?
Even if you didn't watch the film at these showhouses, tell us about your visit to the cinema where you watched the classic. Is it still a place where people gather for movies?
#bengalfilmarchive #dailybfafilmquiz #bfa #KapurushOMahapurush
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April 3: Indrani
This Uttam-Suchitra film released in three theatres across the city. Can you name one of the halls where it first released?
Even if you can't, we’d love to hear your memories of the theatre's atmosphere and if it’s still part of your neighbourhood.
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April 2: Saat Pake Bandha
This iconic classic drew audiences from all over. Do you know which theatres hosted its first release?
Even if you don't, please share your memories of the cinema hall where you first saw it—is the building still there?
#bengalfilmarchive #dailybfafilmquiz #bfa #SaatPakeBandha
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This April, we decided to design the #DailyBFAFilmQuiz differently.
Single-screen cinemas, once the beating heart of our city’s culture, are gradually vanishing from our streets. The month, the Daily BFA Film Quiz celebrates the culture of watching films in theatres and hence this quiz.
All these films are popular, but we want to remember the cinemas where they first released in Kolkata — many of which no longer exist today.
If you need a hint, look for clues in the Showhouse segment at www.bengalfilmarchive.com.
While we celebrate single screens, we also welcome everyone to share their memories of the cinema hall where they first watched these films.
What do you remember about the hall?
Does it still exist?
How was the experience?
April 1: Pather Panchali
A cinematic landmark. Can you name at least one of the three Kolkata halls where it first premiered? If you watched it in a single screen, tell us what you remember about the hall and if it’s still standing today!
#bengalfilmarchive #dailybfafilmquiz #bfa #PatherPanchali
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Our all-women #DailyBFAFilmQuiz continues to spotlight the interesting women of Bengali cinema throughout March! Can you name this character and the film? 👇
#dailybfafilmquiz #womenincinema #womensmonth #banglacinema #filmquiz #bengalfilmarchive #iconicwomen #cinemalovers
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Bengali cinema lost one of its most versatile voices this Sunday.
Bengal Film Archive honours the legacy of Rahul Arunodoy Banerjee through 10 roles that defined his trajectory.
He first shifted the industry’s romantic archetype as the vulnerable Krishna in Chirodini... Tumi Je Amar. He then captured modern urban drift as Joy in Bedroom and the dignity of a fading craft as Biswanath in Rupkatha Noy. His intellectual depth anchored Meghe Dhaka Tara as Anil and bridged history as Amitava in Jatiswar. He navigated the industry’s own cynicism as Vicky in Chotuskone and the heavy ethical weight of euthanasia as Subhro in Pupa. In Byomkesh Gotro, his Ajit became the essential emotional anchor for the franchise, while his Hukumchand in Rajlokhi O Srikanto grounded the narrative in raw folk-survival. Finally, his turn as Rakhal in The Academy of Fine Arts showcased a late-career mastery of grounded, cynical grit.
Rahul Banerjee leaves behind a filmography that remains essential to the archive of our times.
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Our all-women #DailyBFAFilmQuiz continues to spotlight the interesting women of Bengali cinema throughout March! Can you name this character and the film? 👇
#dailybfafilmquiz #womenincinema #womensmonth #banglacinema #filmquiz #bengalfilmarchive #iconicwomen #cinemalovers
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✨ IT'S HERE! EPISODE 2 IS LIVE NOW! ✨
The wait is over! Join us for a fascinating conversation with Production Designer Tanmoy Chakraborty in Season 02, Episode 2 of 4. 🎥
Learn why "A Prop is the Lifeline of the Set" and discover the secrets behind crafting truly immersive cinematic experiences.
Click here to watch the full episode and get inspired! 👇
https://youtu.be/QbEKHSlWCiI?si=HD0-9...
Let us know your favourite insight in the comments! 👇
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