Jaicheng Jai Dohutia

'Handook', a film by young Assamese director Jaicheng Jai Dohutia, has been selected for screening at the Mami Mumbai Film Festival.

In the continuing strong relation between Assamese cinema and literature, 'Ishu' is a big screen adaptation of Manikuntala Bhattacharjya's children's novel of the same name.

Suraj Duwarah, whose debut Rabha film, won the National Awards, talks to TOI’s Abdul Gani about the concept of the film and how subjects in the Northeast are waiting to be explored

Northeast Indian cinema is gaining global acclaim for its authentic storytelling, grounded in local languages, landscapes, and lived experiences. Improved technical quality and wider access to resources have lowered barriers, allowing films to resonate internationally through their honest narratives and distinct voices, moving beyond novelty to craft.