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We are not being welcomed by OTT platforms, says actress Zerifa Wahid on lack of opportunities for Assamese films

In an exclusive interview, the artiste-turned-politician discusses her journey in films and her for...

09 Jul 2021 8:14 IST — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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Cinematograph Act: Over 3,100 industry bigwigs seek end to film censorship

Proposed changes to the act would restore the government's power to revoke certification of for...

01 Jul 2021 20:30 IST — Our Correspondent

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Would always prefer a film to be released in theatres, says veteran Jahnu Barua

Barua, doyen of Assamese cinema, explains why the OTT boom may not help all filmmakers. He also and...

13 Apr 2021 13:39 IST — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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Assam's artists and intellectuals oppose Filmfare awards, say 'not the right time'

At a press conference in the capital Guwahati last week, prominent artists, including director Jahnu...

03 Feb 2020 11:00 IST — Our Correspondent

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Jahnu Barua withdraws film from state awards in protest against Citizenship Amendment Bill

The filmmaker's 2018 feature Bhoga Khirikee (Broken Window) was nominated for the Assam state...

10 Dec 2019 11:00 IST — Our Correspondent

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Priyanka Chopra’s first Assamese production Bhoga Khirkee to be released on 26 October

The film is directed by the well-known veteran filmmaker Jahnu Barua. ...

19 Sep 2018 13:30 IST — Our Correspondent

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Bollywood doesn't like me: Filmmaker Jahnu Barua

The Assamese filmmaker, however, doesn't solely blame the filmmaking community for the way are....

29 Mar 2018 15:30 IST — IANS

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Jahnu Barua's Ajeyo to open film fest by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative

Ajeyo depicts the story of an honest, ideal revolutionary youth who fought against the social evils...

10 Mar 2018 7:35 IST — IANS

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Priyanka Chopra to produce her first Assamese film, Jahnu Barua's Bhoga Khirikee

The actress' Purple Pebble Pictures announced their next production, Jahnu Barua's Bhoga...

09 Feb 2018 8:30 IST — Our Correspondent

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Jahnu Barua remembers good friend and veteran Assamese actor Biju Phukan

The filmmaker offered his condolences to the actor's family while IFFI director Sunit Tandon led...

23 Nov 2017 12:17 IST — Blessy Chettiar

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Jahnu Barua: Priyanka, Madhu have been doing good things for regional cinema

The multiple National Award-winning Assamese filmmaker said the actress and producer's efforts...

11 Sep 2017 13:30 IST — IANS