Women Behind Assamese Cinema

Suprabha Devi’s family drama represents one of the earliest feature films directed by a woman in Assamese cinema.

Kuntala Deka brings the life and sacrifice of young freedom fighter Kanaklata Barua to the screen.

Santwana Bordoloi’s landmark adaptation confronts the restrictive customs imposed on Brahmin widows in Assamese society.

Manju Borah follows a researcher examining women’s sacrifices while confronting the limits placed on her own identity and ambitions.

Deepa Bhattacharya’s philosophical drama explores artistic creation, desire, social acceptance and humanity’s relationship with nature.

Suman Haripriya draws from Assamese Vaishnavite culture, performance and devotion to explore a tradition intended to unite communities.

Simple Gogoi’s musical romance brings friendship, ambition and youthful energy into the collection’s more popular, commercial strand.

Rajni Basumatary’s urban relationship drama connects music, emotional distance and the political unrest that shadows lives beyond Assam.

Bobby Sarma Baruah follows an HIV-positive widow confronting stigma and rebuilding her life as a mother.

Reema Borah observes three ordinary people sharing one name, using their lives to reflect a changing town and its social unease.

Rima Das combines writing, direction, cinematography and editing in an intimate story that carried Assamese cinema to audiences worldwide.

Kulanandini Mahanta’s playful road film centres three generations of women and adds a comic contemporary voice to the collection.