London: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has dismissed claims that his iconic 3 Idiots character Rancho was inspired by education reformer Sonam Wangchuk, calling the belief a misconception. Speaking at the London Indian Film Festival, Aamir said neither he nor the…
The Assamese short film Muga, directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Samujjal Kashyap, has been selected for the prestigious Prism Section of the 19th Mumbai International Film Festival. The film celebrates Assam’s rich Muga silk heritage and the resilience of its…
Assamese filmmaker Khanjan Kishore Nath’s upcoming Karbi-language film Love You Messi has received international support during the Cannes Film Market. UK-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man Chan has joined the project as executive producer and will handle global sales, festival…
Assamese feature film Aakuti (Longing) has been selected for the New York Indian Film Festival 2026, where it will have its world premiere on May 30. Directed by debut filmmaker Snigdha P Roy, the 1-hour 34-minute film tells the emotional…
Assamese filmmaker Raktim Kamal Baruah earned the Best Assamese Director award at the INCA Awards 2026 for his film Gulai Soor. The film also won Best Film, marking a double victory at the event. This achievement places Gulai Soor among…
Legendary Assamese singer Zubeen Garg was posthumously honoured with three major awards at the Filmfare Awards Assamese. He received Best Playback Singer (Male), a Lifetime Achievement Award, and a Special Honour for the film Roi Roi Binale. His wife, Garima…
“Ansuni Chinkhe” (Unheard Whispers), a powerful Assamese short film by IPS officer Dr Partha Sarathi Mahanta, was screened at Cannes’ Marché du Film. Narrated by Seema Biswas, it addresses gender inequality and female empowerment. The film, previously awarded at JIFF…
The 3rd South Assam Film Festival began at Banga Bhawan on Friday, inaugurated by Bengali film stars Paoli Dam, Rahul Banerjee, and Hrishi Kaushik. The two-day event features popular Bengali films, documentaries, and short films. Actress Nishita Goswami will attend,…
Filmmaker Dhanjit Das, in a heartfelt gesture of patriotism, decided to cancel the release of his highly anticipated Assamese film Casetu Nagen, despite strong advance bookings. The decision was made in honor of the Indian Army and the nation's security,…
Salman Khan received a bomb threat via WhatsApp on Sunday. The message warned of an attack at his home or on his car. Mumbai Police have filed a case at Worli Police Station and begun an investigation.