At Tele Awards, Mamata Banerjee Urges TV Serials to Teach History and Elevate Social Awareness

Her call positions prime-time storytelling as a tool to inform younger viewers about Bengal’s freedom legacy.

Overview

Speaking at the Tele Academy Awards in Alipore’s Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium on November 20, the chief minister framed television as central to daily life and civic understanding.
She said television should deepen human and social consciousness, calling it the mirror of society and the mirror of the heart.
Banerjee urged creators to weave stories of freedom fighters and Bengal’s Renaissance heritage into serials to help educate the next generation.
She praised actors, technicians and crews for their round-the-clock dedication, noting contributions during festivals and saluting their sincerity.
The chief minister presented awards at the ceremony, acknowledged veterans such as Madhabi Chakraborty and Sabitri Chattopadhyay, and assured recognition for those not honored this year.