A self-taught filmmaker, she is screenwriter, producer, director, cinematographer and editor for her films. She came to Mumbai from her home town Chhaygaon in Assam to chase her dream of becoming an actress. Best known for making indigenous and realistic films with non-professional actors, her first feature Man with binoculars (2016) was premiered at Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival. The next one, Village rockstars (2017) was selected at over 80 film festivals, won the National Film Awards as the Best Feature Film in India 2018 and was India’s Official Entry to Oscars 2019. Bulbul Can Sing (2018) had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival. Her filmography also includes Neighbors (2019), Kids and Glory (2020) and Tora’s Husband (2022).
Seminci - Semana Internacional de Cine de Valladolid
