“Sanoj Mishra, Missing Director of Film on Bangladesh Genocide, Found Hiding in Varanasi Amid Threats”, News 18, August 24, 2024:
“Sanoj Mishra, director of the controversial Hindi film The Diary of West Bengal who had reportedly gone missing from Kolkata eight days ago, has been found in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi. UP Police said Mishra was seen at Assi Ghat where he was hiding, reportedly out of fear of police action due to the controversy surrounding his film.
The Diary of West Bengal depicts violence in the state and widely covers the aftermath of the 1971 Bangladesh genocide. The film triggered widespread criticism, leading to numerous threats against Mishra. The situation snowballed when the West Bengal government filed a case against Mishra for the film that was scheduled to be released on August 30.
Bollywood actress-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut had highlighted Mishra’s plight through an Instagram story. “He is Sanoj Kumar Mishra. After the trailer of his movie was released, Mamata Banerjee’s government filed a case against him. He went to Kolkata on 14th August to attend the court hearing and went missing,” she said, adding: “His wife is calling me every day, she is beyond devastated. Last night, she left for Bengal. I request @mamataofficial to help this poor lady find her husband. Thanks…..”
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