Guwahati, Aug. 14 -- The Women's Cinema Collective Competition at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival (BISFF) 2026 has officially selected Martya, a 20-minute Assamese short film directed by actress-turned-filmmaker Pragya Parmita and co-directed by Uday Patar. The selection adds another significant achievement to the film's growing festival journey. BISFF is recognised as India's only Oscar-qualifying short film festival, making the selection particularly noteworthy for Assamese independent cinema.

Shot in and around Guwahati, Martya explores the complexities of human relationships and the delicate balance between hope and reality. The film has a deeply personal connection for Pragya Parmita, who has dedicated the project to...