#Indian film

Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s Forgotten Assamese Masterpiece Anirban

Released in 1981, Bhabendra Nath Saikia’s Anirban remains a hidden gem of Assamese cinema that demands restoration and a new generation of viewers.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Oct 2026

How Sandhyaraag Changed Assamese Cinema

Bhabendra Nath Saikia's 1977 classic Sandhyaraag remains a powerful study of rural poverty, migration, and the struggles of domestic labor.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026

Veteran Assamese Actress Purabi Sarma Dies at 76

Assamese cinema icon Purabi Sarma died Tuesday in Guwahati following a cardiac arrest. She leaves behind a legacy of decades in film and television.

Timungpi Terang • 14 Jul 2026