Actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut has publicly asked West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for “help”! She wants the CM to locate the missing director of “The Diaries Of West Bengal,” Sanoj Mishra. Known for her fierce political statements, Kangana’s very public request seems laced with sarcasm. It suggests that she is subtly accusing the administration of failing to protect filmmakers who dare to expose uncomfortable truths. Let’s explore!
Does A Plea By Kangana Ranaut Imply Sanoj Mishra Paid A Dangerous Price For Filmmaking?
Kangana Ranaut asked the CM of West Bengal to help locate the missing film director. The mysterious disappearance of Sanoj Mishra is directly related to the CM Mamata administration. The Kolkata Police had summoned the filmmaker for questioning. The inquiry was related to his upcoming film “The Dairy of West Bengal.”
Since landing in Kolkata on the 14th August 2024, Sanoj Mishra’s phone has been switched off for over 48 hours.
His current whereabouts remain unknown. The police traced his last phone activity near a Mandir in Kolkata before he met with the Kolkata Police on 15th August 2024. His wife, Dwiti Mishra, filed a formal complaint fearing her husband’s life is in danger. She asked Kangan Ranaut to intervene in her capacity as a public figure and MP. The family fears the worst due to the mounting threats tied to his work on the film based on the politics of West Bengal.
Reports state that Mishra was being targeted with continuous threats since the trailer of the movie was released. It seems that many believed his movie would tarnish West Bengal’s image. The legal notice from the West Bengal Police only heightened the controversy. It appears his daring exploration of the forces shaping West Bengal has made him a target. How uncomfortable is the truth of West Bengal’s socio-political landscape that a mere movie can unmask its sophisticated mask?
The Diary of West Bengal: A Film Stirring Controversy
The controversy of Sanoj Mishra’s disappearance lies in the secrets locked within “The Diary of West Bengal”! The film, set to release on 30th August 2024, is expected to cut deep into some of India’s most polarizing and dangerous topics. The film shall tackle sensitive issues such as Rohingya refugees, illegal infiltration from Bangladesh, and the controversial subject of “Love Jihad.” The makers use the movie to paint a raw and real picture of how “Mera Abdul” Muslim boys trap Hindu girls in interfaith relationships. And how Liberal Hindus in West Bengal are mere pawns in the larger socio-political conflicts of Bharat.
Produced by Jitendra Narayan Singh, formerly known as syed Waseem Rizvi, the film has already ignited fiery debates long before its official release date.
This movie isn’t just a cinematic endeavor; it’s a daring statement. The cast, featuring Yajur Marwah, Arshin Mehta, Ramendra Chakarwarti, and others, is projected to deliver explosive performances. Each scene is meant to teeter on the edge of a controversial truth, with actors embodying roles that challenge societal norms. However, it seems that this artistic boldness has come at a high price for its director, Sanoj Mishra.
Is West Bengal Safe For Indians?
What is particularly galling is the eerie silence from the West Bengal administration, which has chosen to downplay the case of Sanoj Mishra’s disappearance. Some wonder if the disappearance is a ploy to promote the film. Contrarily, others suspect political strongarming to ensure that the film meets TMC’s preset guidelines on the subject.
However, there is no doubt that the crew and cast of the movie face threats to their Freedom of Speech and Expression. Therefore, the ‘Lapataa Director’ scenario related to Sanoj Mishra paints a scary picture of Bengal under TMC’s rule. Hence, Kangana Ranaut’s public plea to CM Mamata Banerjee is the only recourse left to Sanoj Mishra’s family. The request for help highlights the deep-seated issues of security in West Bengal for people CM Mamata dislikes.
While the nation pours onto the streets to demand justice for the gang-rape victim of RG Kar Hospital, the director of a movie on West Bengal quietly goes missing in Kolkata!
Thus, the nation wonders if the police have the director in secret custody? Or did political goons abduct Sanoj Mishra? Or is the disappearance a pre-release-media-hype stunt? Additionally, many wonder if there is a shadow of CM Mamata and TMC behind this disappearance! Hence, Mishra’s mysterious disappearance in such a politically charged atmosphere sends a chilling message to filmmakers across India – Who will protect them when they dare to speak uncomfortable truths? Let’s hope Sanoj Mishra is returned in response to Kangana Ranaut’s plea! Otherwise, the security of the common man in TMC’s West Bengal is in very deep trouble!
