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Film Review| Baazingg Khwatai (2026) : A Poor and Predictable Folk Horror Based in Assam

Guwahati, Sept. 6 -- Despite having an abundance of mythology and folklore at its disposal, the regional filmmakers of Assam have shown little interest in exploring the rich genre possibilities that c... Read More


Film Review| 'Burkha-The Veil': A Relevant Subject Undone by Weak Storytelling

Guwahati, Aug. 17 -- National Award-winning filmmaker Hiren Bora's Burkha - The Veil (2025) is a story of freedom and aspiration that struggles in the hands of conservatism and an orthodox belief syst... Read More


Surprising Connection Between Imtiaz Ali's 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' and an Assamese Film

Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali's latest film, Main Vaapas Aaunga (2026), has won the hearts of audiences across India. Despite an initially slow start, the film witnessed a remarkable turnar... Read More


Film Review | 'Kokadeuta Nati Aru Hati 2': A Familiar Return Without the Original Charm

Written by, July 10 -- Kalpajyoti Bhuyan The most self-reflexive moment in Kokadeuta Nati Aru Hati 2 arrives when Prasanta Saikia, popularly known as Moina (Pranjal Saikia), now a grandfather, survey... Read More


Film review| "Homework": Rich in Intent but Weak in Storytelling

Written by, July 7 -- Kalpajyoti Bhuyan Filmmaker Achinta Shankar's Assamese film Homework is built on a premise so slender that it barely sustains the weight of a feature-length narrative. A school-... Read More


Film Review | 'Chupa Chupi': Ambitious Sequel Loses Heart of the Original

Written by, June 27 -- Kalpajyoti Bhuyan The second Assamese web series to receive a feature film adaptation, following the highly successful Bidurbhai (2024), Pranab Bharali's Chupa Chupi (2026) was... Read More