Dwijiri B Basumatary
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Appa’s Seasons review: A vulnerable and bold short film
Radhika Prasidhha’s film is a drive through a forest of childhood memories, some joyful and some traumatic.
Article Assam
Avataran, Assam’s first sci-fi feature film, receives censor certificate
The release date for the film, written, directed and produced by Tarunabh Dutta, is yet to be decided.
Review Tamil
Life In Stars review: The fish-out-of-water story evokes helplessness but also hope
The short film follows a Northeast worker trying to earn a livelihood in South India, only to deliver one disastrous service after another.
Review English
To New India With Love review: Amateur attempt at highlighting India's brain drain
The short has interesting ideas but fails to explore them meaningfully, ultimately coming off as a superficial exercise.
Article Manipuri
Manipuri short The Tainted Mirror wins Grand Jury Award at Chalachitram National Film Festival
The fifth edition of the Guwahati-based event saw the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Manipuri cinema.
Article Assam
You can't win over everyone, says Assamese actress and dancer Lima Das
The artiste, who is also a practising dental surgeon, rose to fame with her lead role in the 2019 film Aamis.
Review Hindi
Food review: An unusual short steeped in symbolism
Anvay Shinde’s film without dialogues portrays sexual predators and their hunger for prey.
Article Assam
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 plans for the future.
Article Hindi
Akshay Kumar stole my watch, says Adil Hussain of his Bell Bottom co-star
In an exclusive interview, Adil Hussain speaks about his upcoming films and the experience of working on Star Trek: Discovery.
Article Assam
In some auditions, Northeasterners are expected to speak bad Hindi, says actor-director Kenny Basumatary
Basumatary, whose latest offering is the Assamese web-series Tomar Opekhyat, says OTT platforms are a lifesaver for smaller regional film industries.
Article Assam
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 speaks about Assamese identity and history and why he considers himself non-political.
Article Assam
Entertainment essential, boosts 'mental fitness', says Assam exhibitor Dr Sankar Das
Despite the pandemic-induced slowdown and lack of funds, single-screen theatre owners in Assam are keen to get the business up and running when the situation eases.