Assamese cinema, also known as Jollywood, refers to the film industry in the Assamese language based in the Indian state of Assam. It has a rich history that spans several decades. Assamese films have won many national recognition. Let’s discuss some notable assamese movies and directors.
Directors:
- Jyotiprasad Agarwala: He is perceived as the father of Assamese Cinema and his films such as Joymoti (1935), Indramalati (1939).
- Bhabendra Nath Saikia: He is both a director and writer with the films Agnisnaan (1985), Abartan (1993), and Sarothi (1991) being associated with him.
- Jahnu Barua: A director of note, has filmmakers in Assamese and Hindi cinema, including Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987), Firingoti (1992), and Baandhon (2012).
- Munin Barua: His films such as Pita-Putro, Hiya Diya Niya, and Dinabandhu helped to revive the Assamese feature films that had diminished in quality.
- Rima Das: A contemporary film still in the spotlight with her critically acclaimed film Village Rockstars (2017).
- Other directors: Suprabha Devi (first female director from Assam), Kenny Basumatary, and Biswajeet Bora.
Films with their directors:
- Joymoti (1935): Jyotiprasad Agarwala
- Indramalati (1939): Jyotiprasad Agarwala
- Agnisnaan (1985): Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- Abartan (1993): Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- Sarothi (1991): Bhabendra Nath Saikia
- Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987): Jahnu Barua.
- Firingoti (1992): Jahnu Barua
- Baandhon (2012): Jahnu Barua
- Hiya Diya Niya (2000): Munin Barua
- Dinabandhu: Munin Barua (Dinabandhu received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 2005)
- Village Rockstars (2017): Rima Das.
- Other notable films: Raamdhenu, Tumi Aahibane, Priyaar Priyo
