Ansula Afa

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Ansula Afa
Directed byRabi Narzary
StarringRabi Narzary
Esha Basumatary
Dwimu Rani Basumatary
Release date
  • 25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)
Running time
142 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageBodo

Ansula Afa (English: The Kind Father) is a 2016 Bodo Social drama film directed by Rabi Narzary, who also starred in the film. The film was released on 25 June 2016. Its produced by director himself under the banner of R. N. Film Presents. The film stars Esha Basumatary, Rabi Narzary and Dwimu Rani Basumatary in the lead roles. [1] The film was nominated for Best Film other than Assamese at the Prag Cine Awards North-East 2017. [2]

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About

The film story is about two differences religion between Bathou and Christian.

Cast

Soundtrack

The music of the film is scored by Amar Boro. The songs were sung by Phungja Mushahary, Esha Basumatary and Jiten Basumatary. [1]

Tracklist of Ansula Afa
No.TitleArtist(s)Length
1."Thainwi Megon"Jiten Basumatary5:37
2."Nwngni Bikhani"Esha Basumatary, Phungja Mushahary4:41
3."Bese Gwdwi Bese Rwisumwi"Esha Basumatary4:48
4."Swrjigiri Obonglao Nuatari"Phungja Mushahary3:47
Total length:19:43


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References

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  2. "Prag Cine Awards NE 2017". The Hills Time. Retrieved 12 May 2017.[ dead link ]