Kolkata : Veteran actor and BJP neta Mithun Chakraborty has been appointed cultural adviser to the Bengal govt, with cabinet minister rank, in the state Information and Cultural Affairs department. A notification was issued by the State Personnel Administration and Reforms department.
Soon after, Chakraborty said he had sought a 30% subsidy for film productions shooting in Bengal, which had been agreed to by the CM. Chakraborty, a prominent figure in Bengali and Hindi cinema, has also emerged as a key BJP campaigner in Bengal and campaigned extensively during the 2026 Assembly elections. CM Suvendu Adhikari had announced during the centenary celebrations of Bengali screen icon Uttam Kumar last month that Chakraborty would be given the role. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kolkata | Silver Rate in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata | Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Petrol Price in Kolkata | Diesel Price in Kolkata | CNG Price in Kolkata | LPG Price in Kolkata Stay updated with the latest Kolkata news.
His appointment comes amid state initiatives to strengthen Bengal’s film infrastructure and attract more productions. Download the TOI App.