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Bengali Film Shines at IFFI 2025 Nomination
30 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Ram Kamal Mukherjee's film nominated for Best Debutant Director at IFFI 2025.
- The film features Rukmini Maitra as theatre legend Nati Binodini.
- Mukherjee sees the nomination as a boost for Bengali cinema on a global stage.
At IFFI 2025, filmmaker Ram Kamal Mukherjee's "Binodiini Ekti Natir Upakhyan" has secured a nomination for Best Debutant Director in the Indian Panorama section. This recognition marks a significant achievement for the Bengali film, which stars Rukmini Maitra in the lead role of the celebrated theatre artist Nati Binodini.
The film, also featuring prominent actors Rahul Bose and Chandan Roy Sanyal, is set to be screened and attend an award ceremony in Goa this month. Mukherjee described the nomination as a dream come true, especially for a Bengali film produced with limited resources.
He emphasized that such an honor at a prestigious event like IFFI validates the team's hard work and dedication. The nomination serves as a powerful affirmation for regional cinema aiming for broader recognition on the international film circuit.
