Bhanita Das

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Bhanita Das
Born
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Known for Village Rockstars
Awards National Film Award for Best Child Artist

Bhanita Das is an Indian actress who works in Assamese language films. She is known for her role as Dhunu in the 2017 drama Village Rockstars [1] that won many awards including four National Film Awards. [2] The film was also selected as India's official entry to the 91st Academy Awards. [3] Bhanita is a recipient of the National Film Award for Best Child Artist. [4]

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Personal life

Bhanita was born in Chhaygaon, Assam. She is an elementary school girl and lives with her widowed mother who does farming to make end meets. Bhanita is the younger sister of Mallika Das, who is pursuing degree in Chaygaon and was given an opportunity to assist Village Rockstars' director Rima Das. [4]

Village Rockstars

Bhanita was signed by Rima Das to play the lead role. In this film she has played Dhunnu, a ten-year-old girl who is on the lookout for an electric guitar in her village so that she can start a rock band of her own with friends. [4]

Awards

YearFilmAwardsCategoryResultRef.
2018 Village Rockstars 65th National Film Awards Best Child Artist Won [4]

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References

  1. "Village Rockstars' Oscar Journey Ends, But Has Been Incredible: Rima Das' Emotional Note". NDTV.com. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  2. "65th National Film Awards: A look at the complete list of winners and more". India Today. Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  3. "Village Rockstars out of Oscar race". The Telegraph (India). Retrieved 21 May 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Naqvi, Sadiq (14 April 2018). "Bhanita Das' journey from a small village girl to national award winner". Hindustan Times . Retrieved 21 May 2022.