Indian Film Festival of Melbourne celebrates Bengali cinema

Entertainment Jul 29, 2025

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2025 is bringing Bengali cinema center stage, with nine films from directors like Tanushree Das, Saumyananda Sahi, Suman Ghosh, and Promita Bhowmik.
It's a real celebration of the region's unique stories and vibrant culture.

A mix of new stories and iconic films

Expect everything from new dramas to iconic films:
"Baksho Bandi" follows Maya as she searches for her missing husband;
"Puratawn" dives into family ties with stars Sharmila Tagore and Rituparna Sengupta;
and "Ahana" spotlights a woman challenging old-school patriarchy.
Plus, restored masterpieces by Ritwik Ghatak—like "Titash Ekti Nadir Naam" and "Meghe Dhaka Tara"—will remind everyone why Bengali cinema still matters.