Ratan Saha Elected President of Eastern India Motion Pictures Association
Tripura CM’s brother Ratan Saha elected EIMPA president
The Times Of India
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Ratan Saha, a businessman and cinema promoter from Tripura and brother of Chief Minister Manik Saha, has been elected as the president of the Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA). His election follows the defeat of former president Arup Biswas amid corruption allegations, and he was elected unopposed after a walk-out by the previous president over meeting conduct.
- 01Ratan Saha is the founder of SSR Cinema Chains, which operates theaters in Kolkata and Agartala.
- 02The election was prompted by the defeat of Arup Biswas, a former minister from the Trinamool Congress party, who was accused of corruption.
- 03Piya Sengupta, the former president, walked out of the executive committee meeting prior to Ratan's election due to concerns over its conduct.
- 04EIMPA is responsible for overseeing film production and studio management in Tollygunge, West Bengal.
- 05Ratan Saha's election was uncontested, indicating strong support within the association.
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Ratan Saha, a prominent cinema promoter and businessman from Tripura, has been elected as the president of the Eastern India Motion Pictures Association (EIMPA). He is the elder brother of Tripura's Chief Minister, Manik Saha. Ratan's election comes in the wake of the defeat of former president Arup Biswas, a member of the Trinamool Congress party, who faced serious allegations of corruption and extortion. His controversial tenure raised significant concerns about governance within EIMPA. Notably, Ratan Saha's election was unopposed, reflecting a shift in leadership and possibly a desire for reform within the association. Prior to his election, Piya Sengupta, the previous president, expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the executive committee's meeting and staged a walk-out, highlighting internal tensions. As the founder of SSR Cinema Chains, Ratan operates several theaters across Kolkata and Agartala, positioning him as a significant figure in the regional film industry. His leadership is expected to influence the future of film production and management in the Eastern Indian cinema landscape.
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Ratan Saha's election could lead to changes in film production practices and governance within the Eastern Indian cinema industry, potentially benefiting local filmmakers and cinema operators.
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