"History can be created. Films can eliminate the boundary between India and Bangladesh," Inu told delegates of Bengali film industry present at FICCI's media and entertainment business conclave.
Stating that Bengali cinema has a large overseas market, he welcomed joint productions.
Films produced in Bangladesh should be shown in West Bengal and those produced here should be screened in the neighbouring country, he said.
"My government will solve all hassles to ensure the free flow of culture," the minister said adding that although South Asia is affected by violent extremism, cinema can be a very important tool of regional co-operation and social harmony.
Suggesting more joint ventures of film production between the two neighbouring countries, Inu said "I can assure you that such ventures will be popular and commercial success as we have a huge market for Bengali films".
Eminent filmmaker Goutam Ghosh, whose last release 'Moner Manush' was a co-production with Bangladesh, said after the partition of undivided Bengal, the market for films got divided with film industries at Dhaka and Kolkata getting divided.
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"One market for films is needed despite political borders," Ghosh said.
West Bengal minister of industry and commerce Partha Chatterjee said their government is willing to explore opportunities in the entertainment industry outside the border.
"Merely a wall cannot depart us," he said adding that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is ready to consider a cultural exchange programme with Bangladesh.