Bela (2025)

Bela is a Bengali-language biography film from 2025 directed by Anilavaa Chatterjee, starring Rituparna Sengupta and Bhaswar Chatterjee.

Bela is an Indian Bengali-language biographical film based on the life of Bela Dey, a pioneering radio personality associated with Akashvani Kolkata. The film traces her journey following the abandonment by her husband, her subsequent reinvention while living in England, and her return to India, where she created the influential radio programme Mohila Mahal, which addressed social issues and reached millions of women listeners. The film highlights her resilience and role in challenging societal norms and promoting women's empowerment.

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