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Inauguration Of 21 Kolkata Film Festival

Sri Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated the 21 Kolkata International Film
Festival before 15 thousand spectators at Netaji Indoor Stadium this
evening. BigB said, he is feeling honoured to be invited again this
year and briefed the contribution of Bengal film industry in the
national and international scenario. Smt. Jaya Bachchan, Sharmila
Tagore, Vidya Balan and Mousumi Chatterjee presented there also
praised the contribution of Kolkata in films. Earlier, a beautiful
musical programme conducted by Bikram Ghosh made spellbound the
audience.

--
A. B.

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