Guwahati, May 2 -- Written by Prantik Deka

Tokari Geet, a traditional Assamese form of devotional and philosophical folk music, has been an integral part of Assam's cultural heritage for centuries. Often performed alongside the Tokari, a string instrument with ancient origins, this art form carries deep historical and spiritual significance.

In inspiring news, the feature documentary "Strings of Tradition: A Tokari Geet Story", which explores the age-old art form, has been honoured with an Honorable Jury Mention at the 16th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival-2026, organised by Mini Films, which took place at the Tivoli Garden Resort in New Delhi on April 30, 2026. The film has also been conferred the Special Jury Mention at the Indian Worl...