Kolkata, November 10: The cultural capital of India, Kolkata has always made a significant contribution to Kolkata. The land of Satyajit Ray, Ritwik Ghatak, Mrinal Sen is hosting Kolkata International Film Festival since 1995 touching 23 years this time. The glorious film festival has experienced a grand opening on Friday in presence of cluster of film stars including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was also present in the ceremony.
“Ei film festival er bishesh onusthane uposthith thakte pere sammanito bodh korchi. (I feel honoured to be present at this special event). Sanskriti ebong oitihjjyor ei shohor (Kolkata is the city of culture). Shob cheye Mishti Shohor Kolkata (It is the sweetest city), the famous actor Shah Rukh Khansaid who is West Bengal’s brand ambassador.
The great actor Amitabh Bachchan also praised the love for music in Bengal. He said a song is mandatory in any movie here. Bengalis love the song even more than fish, he said. Another regional actress mentioned him as Kolkata’s son-in-law. Many regional stars including Paoli Dam, Prasenjit Chattopadhaya, Sandeep Ray, Goutam Ghosh were also present there.