Dev Adhikari has become a rare voice of reconciliation within the TMC following the 2026 election debacle. By acknowledging the BJP’s mandate and calling for a collaborative approach to governance and culture, the superstar-politician is pushing for a peaceful transition. His specific plea to protect Tollywood from political divisions sets a hopeful tone for the state’s artistic and social future under new leadership.
The West Bengal Artists’ Forum officially called for an immediate and comprehensive overhaul of industry safety protocols across West Bengal and Jharkhand following the tragic death of veteran actor Rahul Banerjee during a film shoot earlier this month. Representing thousands of actors and technicians, the Forum is leveraging the momentum of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against production houses to demand stricter, legally binding regulations.
Actor-turned-Trinamool Congress MP Dev and cricketer Mohammed Shami have been called for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) hearings in Kolkata. TMC leaders criticised the hearing notice sent to the two people and their family members.
