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Dwijiri B Basumatary

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Review Tamil

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

Review Hindi

Food review: An unusual short steeped in symbolism

Anvay Shinde’s film without dialogues portrays sexual predators and their hunger for prey.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary

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.

over 3 years ago — Dwijiri B Basumatary