a Nonprofit Bengali Film Society in Chicago
CHHOBIGHAR | CBFF2026
CHICAGO BENGALI FILM FESTIVAL
CBFF2026
August 21 | 5:30 pm - 10 pm
August 22 | 10 am - 8:30 pm
Yellow Box | 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL 60540
In-Theater Cinematic Experience of Bengali Film Festival.
CHHOBIGHAR Film Society cordially and warmly invites you all to the Chicago Bengali Film Festival CBFF2026.
CBFF2026 EVENT SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
5:30 pm: Check-in Starts
5:30 pm: Light Dinner & Social Hour (No food will be served after 6:30 pm)
6:30 pm: Inauguration
6:45 pm: Opening Film "LOKKHIKANTOPUR LOCAL"
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
10:00 am: Check-in Starts
10:30 am: Film "PRATYABARTAN"
1:00 pm: Lunch Break (No food will be served after 2:00 pm)
2:30 pm: Popcorn Quiz on UTTAM KUMAR
2:50 pm: CBFF2026 Theme Song Release
3:00 pm: Film "NEVERMIND"
5:30 pm: Tea N' Snacks Break
6:15 pm: Raffle
6:30 pm: Closing Film "ABHHIMAN"
CBFF2026 SOUVENIR MAGAZINE
We are proud to present our CBFF2026 Souvenir Magazine, published to commemorate the 8th Chicago Bengali Film Festival.
Explore an exciting collection of articles and reflections from acclaimed filmmakers, directors and film enthusiasts from the world of Bengali cinema.
Check It OUT, and celebrate our shared love for Bengali cinema!
CHHOBIGHAR FILM SOCIETY
is proud to present the 7th
CHICAGO BENGALI FILM FESTIVAL
CBFF2025
on August 29 - August 30, 2025
at Yellow Box | 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL 60540
In-Theater Cinematic Experience of Bengali Film Festival in Chicago.
LOKKHIKANTOPUR LOCAL
Indraneil Sengupta, Rituparna Sengupta, Kaushik Ganguly, Paoli Dam, Chandreyee Ghosh
Directed by: Ram Kamal Mukherjee
PRATYABARTAN
Anjan Dutt, Roopa Ganguly, Silajit Majumder, Aparajita Adhya, Kharaj Mukherjee, Koneenica Banerjee
Directed by: Samarpan Sengupta
NEVERMIND
Rituparna Sengupta, Amartya Ray, Sujoy Prosad Chatterjee, Anusha Viswanathan
Directed by: Chaiti Ghoshal
ABHHIMAN
Prosenjit Chatterjee, Subhashree Ganguly, Jisshu Sengupta, Kanchan Mullick
Directed by: Indraadip Dasgupta
FOOD MENU
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
DINNER
Koraishuntir Kochuri
Aloor Dum
Fish Fry
Vegetable Chop
Jolbhora Sondesh
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026
LUNCH
Bhaat
Ghee, Lebu, Lonka
Tomato Daal
Jhuri Alu Bhaja
Peyanj Posto
Alu Potoler Dalna
Bhetki Bhapa
Kochi Paanthar Jhol, Alu diye
Jolpai-yer Chutney
Chhanar Jilipi
AFTERNOON SNACKS
Masala Chai
Singara
Amriti
Lunch will not be served
after 2 pm
MESSAGES FROM FILM CELEBRITIES
We are delighted to share special video message from acclaimed Bengali film directors, actors and actresses.
Check them out!
Click on their names below to watch their messages.
CBFF2026 AWARDS
Best Film: $1000
Best Direction: $500
Best Actor: $500
Best Actress: $500
Audience Choice Best Film: $500
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AT CBFF
SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND
We have a wide range of unique sponsorship opportunities for businesses who want to be engaged and associated with Chicago Bengali Film Festival (CBFF). Sponsors receive customized integrated brand exposure and CBFF sponsorship package, designed exclusively for them based on their needs.
CONTACT US FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you would like to sponsor and be a part of CBFF, call us at +1 630.460.5537 or +1 630 453 1037 or +1 630.802.7060, or
email us at chhobighar.chicago@gmail.com.
Event has ended!
ADMISSION TICKETS WERE AVAILABLE ONLINE
Ticket price includes
ALL Films, Friday Dinner, Saturday Lunch and Evening Snacks N' Tea
(ALL INCLUSIVE)