Big B inaugurates Kolkata film fest, stresses India's plurality, tolerance

Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) India's plurality and greatness in diversity resonated here at the inaugural of the 21st edition of the Kolkata International Film Fest as megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Saturday laid strong emphasis on cinema's role in communication in the wake of controversies over communal prejudices dividing the world. The overarching theme endorsed at the opener, through the melodies and Big B's speech, was pride in plurality and acceptance of diversity. The East-West fusion saw American saxophonist George Brooks, Indian classical musician Rashid Khan and others deliver renditions of themes from Hollywood hits "The Godfather", "Titanic" and "Mission Impossible" as well as Bollywood classic "Abhimaan".

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