Assamese cinema
Assamese cinema | |
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No. of screens | Approx. 82 in the state of Assam[1] |
Main distributors | ASFFDC AM Television Dolphin Films Pvt. Ltd |
Produced feature films (2022)[2] | |
Total | 32 (Theatrical) |
Gross box office (2019) | |
Total | ₹10 crore (US$1.3 million) |
Assamese cinema (formerly Jollywood) is the
Despite its long history and its artistic successes, for a state that has always taken its cinema seriously, Assamese cinema has never really managed to break through on the national scene despite its film industry making a mark in the National Awards over the years. Although the beginning of the 21st century has seen
History
1930s
The origins of Assamese cinema can be traced back to
1940s
Agarwala made another film after a lapse of two years titled Indramalati. It was his second and last film. The eminent composer and singer of Assam
1950s
In the 1950s,
1960s
The next notable film production was Lachit Borphukan by Sarbeswar Chakraborty. Bhupen Hazarika made his musical Shakuntala in 1961, which proved equally successful with critics and the press, winning the president's silver medal. Following this, a chain of films went into regular production and got released, including Nip Barua's Narakasur, Anil Choudhury's Matri Swarga, Brojen Barua's Itu Situ Bahuto and Mukta and Anwar Hussain's Tejimala.
By the middle of the sixties, film began to be produced in Assam on a regular basis. However, between 1935 and 1970 a total of 62 films were produced. Besides the film makers already referred to, many others engaged in film making during the period included Pravin Sharma, Saila Barua, Amar Pathak, Indukalpa Hazarika, Brajen Barua, Dibon Barua, Debkumar Basu, Amulya Manna, Gauri Barman, Atul Bardoloi, Sujit Singha, Nalin Duara and Prafulla Barua.[8]
1970s
During the period of 1970–82 a total of 57 Assamese films were made. New directors started emerging.
1980s
Notable directors of contemporary Assamese cinema are
1990s
2000s
The 2000's saw the rise of multiple notable directors - Bhaskar Hazarika (who directed Kothanodi and Aamis), Prerana Barbarooah (who directed Spirit of The Graceful Lineage, Tumi Aahibaane, Echoes of Sunshine, etc), Deep Choudhury (who directed Alifa and Fishing Samurai), Monjul Baruah (who directed Anur: Eyes on the Sunshine, Kaaneen, etc), etc.
2010s
Year | Certified | Released |
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2010 | 4 | 3 |
2011 | 7 | 6 |
2012 | 11 | 10 |
2013 | 15 | 14 |
2014 | 21 | 18 |
2015 | 19 | 8 |
2016 | 20 | 17 |
2017 | 16 | 24 |
2018 | 18 |
The 2010s also saw the rise of young independent voices in Assamese cinema, with unique films such as Local Kung Fu (Kenny Basumatary),Village Rockstars and Bulbul Can Sing (Rima Das) garnering accolades both nationally and internationally. Also was released the underground cult short film Muktir Mohakabyo.[13]
The 2010s also saw the loss of many prominent personalities like director
who have played an important role in shaping Assamese cinema.2018
In 2018, Village Rockstars won the Best Feature Film 'Swarna Kamal' award at the 65th National Film Awards in Delhi, hence becoming the second Assamese film after Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai to win this award. The film also won awards in the categories of Best Child Artist, Best Audiography and Best Editing.[17][18] The film is also selected for India's official entry to 91st Academy Awards making it the first film from Assam to do this.[19]
On 28 July 2018, another Assamese film Xhoixobote Dhemalite received three awards for Best Film, Best Actress and Best Music in 3rd Love International Film Festival in Los Angeles, US.[20] The film also got 8 nominations.[21] It also became the first Assamese film to release in the US.[22][23]
2019
In 2019, two commercial hit movies were released. one is Kanchanjangha and another is Ratnakar.
Kanchanjangha, released on 5 September become the fastest Assamese film to cross the ₹1 crore mark by doing so in 4 days. The film also crossed the ₹2 crore mark within 1 week after its release. It collected total 7 crore rupees.[24][25]
List of highest-grossing Assamese films
- † Background shading indicates films playing in the week commencing 19 April 2024 in India.
Rank | Peak Rank | Film | Year | Studio(s) | Director | Worldwide Gross | Ref. |
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1 | 1 | Sri Raghupati | 2023 | Maniratna Entertainment | Suvrat Kakoti | ₹13.81 crore (US$1.7 million) | [29][30] |
2 | 1 | Ratnakar | 2019 | J. B. Production | Jatin Bora | ₹9.25 crore (US$1.2 million) | [31] |
3 | 2 | Kanchanjangha | 2019 | Eye Creation Productions | Zubeen Garg | ₹7 crore (US$880,000) | |
4 | 3 | Dr. Bezbaruah 2 | 2023 | AM Television | Nipon Goswami | ₹6.91 crore (US$870,000) | [32] |
5 | 5 | Raghav | 2023 | J. B. Production | Jatin Bora | ₹6.65 crore (US$830,000) | [33] |
6 | 1 | Mission China | 2017 | Eye Creation Productions | Zubeen Garg | ₹6 crore (US$750,000) | |
7 | 1 | Raamdhenu | 2011 | Pride East Entertainment | Munin Barua | ₹2.04 crore (US$260,000) | |
8 | 3 | Tumi Aahibane
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2017 | Prerana Creations | Prerana Barbarooah | ₹1.94 crore (US$240,000) | |
9 | 4 | Priyaar Priyo | 2017 | Azaan Films | Munin Barua | ₹1.80 crore (US$230,000) | |
10 | 1 | Joymoti | 1935 | Chitralekha Movietone | Jyotiprasad Agarwala
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₹1.48 crore (US$190,000) (Estimated and inflation adjusted) | |
11 | 1 | Hiya Diya Niya | 2000 | Pooja Motion Pictures | Munin Barua | ₹1 crore (US$130,000) (Inflation adjusted) | |
12 | 2 | Doordarshan Eti Jantra | 2016 | AM Television | Rajesh Bhuyan | ₹90 lakh (US$110,000) | |
13 | Basundhara
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2010 | Surabhi Enterprise | Hiren Bora | ₹87 lakh (US$110,000) | ||
14 | 8 | Village Rockstars | 2018 | Flying River Films | Rima Das | ₹80 lakh (US$100,000) | |
15 | 5 | Bahniman | 2016 | Santoshi Maa Production | Biswajeet Bora | ₹65 lakh (US$81,000) | |
16 | 2 | Nayak | 2001 | Pooja Motion Pictures | Munin Barua | ₹57 lakh (US$71,000) (Inflation adjusted) | |
17 | 3 | Kanyadaan | 2002 | Munin Barua | ₹55 lakh (US$69,000) (Inflation adjusted) | ||
18 | 8 | Ruff & Tuff | 2017 | Norman Studio Works | Mani Sinha | ₹45 lakh (US$56,000) | |
19 | 4 | Jeevan Baator Logori | 2009 | Hills Motion Picture Association | Timothy Das Hanche | ₹41 lakh (US$51,000) |
Assamese Short film
Assamese short films refer to the cinematic works produced in the Assamese language, predominantly originating from the northeastern state of Assam, India. These films, typically ranging from a few minutes to half an hour in duration, provide a platform for local filmmakers to tell engaging stories, explore social issues, and showcase Assamese culture and traditions.
Awards
Assam State Film Awards
Assam State Film Award is an award ceremony for Assamese Films in Guwahati.
Prag Cine Awards
Prag Cine Awards[34] are presented annually by Prag News. The aim of the award is to give support, recognition and inspiration to the Assamese film industry and honour some of the eminent film personalities who have contributed to the cause of Assamese cinema. The award was first instituted in the year 2003. Starting from 2015, films produced in other Northeastern states were also honoured in this ceremony.
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival
Brahmaputra Valley Film Festival is a homage to the rich culture of Northeast India. The festival is dedicated to the film fraternity of the Northeast region of India, especially Assam. It is an initiative for new filmmakers to come together and rediscover various aspects of film making. The film festival is in Guwahati, Assam, India annually since 2013. It is an initiative of Tattva Creations.
National Film Award
The prestigious National Award has been awarded to many Assamese Filmmakers, Munin Barua in 2004 for 'Dinabandhoo', Prerana Barbarooah in 2007 for 'Spirit of The Graceful Lineage', Hemanta Das in 1999 for 'Koihatir Dhulia', Santwana Bardoloi in 1996 for 'Adajya', Bhabendra Nath Saikia in 1995 for 'Itihas', Jahnu Barua in 1988 for 'Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai', Chandra Narayan Barua in 1986 for 'The Land Where Wind Blows Free' and Nip Barua in 1958 for 'Ronga Police'.
See also
- Joymoti (1935 film)
- Munin Baruah
- Zubeen Garg
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External links
- Assamese film at the Internet Movie Database
- Tracing the history of Assamese Cinema at Indian Auteur
- History of Assamese Cinema from rupaliparda.com