Cinema lovers in Kolkata are in for a treat as the 31st Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) kicks off today, November 6, at the Dhono Dhanya Auditorium. The week-long event, inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, will bring together a rich blend of Indian and international films under one theme – “Where Cinema Connects The World."

The festival will open with a screening of ‘Saptapadi’ (1961), the timeless Bengali classic starring Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen. This year’s KIFF also marks a special tribute to legendary filmmaker Ritwik Ghatak on his birth centenary, with six restored versions of his films – including Meghe Dhaka Tara, Komal Gandhar, and Subarnarekha – set to be screened across various theatres from November 7 to 13.

The festival, known for its

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