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India Gazette
12 hours ago
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- India Gazette
Assamese short film 'Ansuni Chinkhe' awarded Best Short Film at IIFF
Guwahati (Assam) [India] June 18 (ANI): Assamese short film 'Ansuni Chinkhe', written and directed by Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta and Indrani Baruah, has been making waves on the national and international film circuit, clinching several prestigious awards and earning global recognition. At the Indian Independent Film Festival (May-June 2025) held recently in Kolkata, Ansuni Chinkhe was awarded Best Short Film, a reflection of its powerful storytelling and artistic execution. The film features Seema Biswas as the sole actor, whose compelling performance as the lone character brought depth and resonance to the narrative. Earlier this year, the film was also selected for the Worldwood International Panorama (International Competition Category) at the Jaipur International Film Festival, held from 17th to 21st January 2025. There, the film earned two top honours - Best Actress Award for Seema Biswas, Best Director Award for Dr. Parthasarathi Mahanta in the Short Film category. Continuing its winning streak, Ansuni Chinkhe was also adjudged Best Short Film at the Delhi Short Film Festival 2025, further cementing its place as a standout creation in contemporary Indian cinema. In a major milestone, the film was recently featured in the online segment of the Marche du Film at Cannes, where it received overwhelming appreciation from a global audience, resonating with viewers for its poignant themes and minimalist storytelling. With its nuanced direction, powerful solo performance, and universal appeal, Ansuni Chinkhe continues to raise the profile of Assamese and Indian short films on the world stage. Earlier, 'Ansuni Chinkhe', a poignant short film written and directed by Dr Parthasarathi Mahanta, garnered significant acclaim at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2024. Dr Mahanta, who serves as the Chief of the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police and Guwahati Police Commissioner, showcased his creative prowess through this film. Dr Mahanta's directorial excellence was recognised with the Best Director award in the short film category. (ANI)
Arab News
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Pakistan's first Sindhi feature film in decades to premiere at Jaipur film festival this month
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's first Sindhi-language film in nearly three decades, 'Indus Echoes' or 'Sindhu Ji Goonj' will have its international premiere next week at the Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) on Jan. 21. The film is directed and produced by Pakistani journalist-turned-filmmaker, Rahul Aijaz, who told Arab News in August last year that the Indus River served as inspiration for the film. The river fascinated Aijaz for a long time as it served as a 'major symbol' of the Sindhi culture, he said. According to its synopsis, the film explores the relationship between humans and the Indus River through five stories set on, across and around the Indus. The film is a collaboration between Pakistan's Film N' Chips Media Productions, Shaam Films and South Korea's Big Meta Films. It stars Sindhi-speaking actors, Vajdaan Shah and Ansaar Mahar, in addition to Samina Seher in key roles. Renowned actor Shamoon Abbasi serves as executive producer of the film. 'GOOD NEWS! Our Sindhi language feature film 'Sindhu ji Goonj' (Indus Echoes) has been selected for the Jaipur International Film Festival in India,' Aijaz wrote on his Facebook profile on Dec. 21. 'We will be having the international premiere in Jaipur next month.' While JIFF is scheduled to kick off on Jan. 17, the Sindhi feature film will be screened at the Rajasthan Adult Education Association in Jaipur on Jan. 21. Pakistan reportedly released its first-ever Sindhi film, 'Umar Marvi,' in 1956, while the country saw the release of its last Sindhi film, 'Himmat,' in 1997. Since then, only a few Sindhi telefilms and short films have been produced, but no Sindhi feature film, which averages between 75 and 210 minutes, was made in the South Asian country. In 2020, Aijaz also produced a short Sindhi-language film called, 'A Train Crosses the Desert,' which was screened in four countries, including at JIFF (2021) in India and the South Asian International Film Festival (2020) in the US.
