Chinmoy Barma

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Chinmoy Barma
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Born (1993-08-07) 7 August 1993 (age 32)
Nalbari, Assam, India
EducationMechanical Engineering (Assam Science and Technology University)
OccupationFilmmaker

Chinmoy Barma (born 7 August 1993) is an Indian filmmaker, also recognized for his academic achievements and dedication to social causes in his films. [1]

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Early life and education

Born 7 August 1993, in Nalbari, Barma achieved the 7th rank in the 2010 HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate) examination conducted by the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA). [2] [3] He pursued higher education at Cotton College and later completed his engineering degree from Assam Science and Technology University. [4]

Career

After finishing his studies, Barma spent a year working in Delhi, where he joined an NGO as a city lead, which focuses on providing support and resources to those in need. [5] His advocacy for children's rights garnered widespread recognition, alongside his short films which portray the folklore and culture of his home state of Assam. [6] [4]

Barma additionally creates images of ghosts and other popular legends from Assamese folklore using artificial intelligence, which has gained significant popularity on social media, even receiving worldwide attention. [4] [7] [8] [9]

Works

Short films

NoNameYearIn ActingSource
1Xathor2016Arnav Jyoti Arya,
Satyen Dutta
2Morome Ringiyai2019Biren Das [10]
3Ghorapak2020Bipin Kalita,
Nibedita Kalita,
Prayash Sharma Tamuly		 [11] [12]
4Jokhini2022Bedabrat Borah,
Jyotishree RU Baishya		 [13]
5Aham2022Jahnab,
Trinayan,
Janki,
Jayshree Patgiri
6Tezor Tukura2023Dikshita Rajbanshi
7Ahalya2023Samiksha Das,
Chandranki Deka,
Karan Kumar Das,
Dikshita Rajbanshi		 [14] [15]
8Hijra2024Udayan Duarah

Mrinal,
Bedabrat Borah,
Subhranil

9Burhi Aair Xadhu2024 [a]
10Narakasur2024Mrinal Riku Sarmah,
Oprotirodhyo,
Jayshree,
Kishor,
Nitish,
Ritismita
11Fagungatha2024
12Khiriki2024Jumon Deka, Karan Kumar Das [16]

Awards & Recognition

Barma's short film "Ahalya" won the Best Silent Film Award at the recent Indo-French International Film Festival. [17] [14] [15] He received a prestigious award at the Kazakhstan International Film Festival in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the film industry, particularly his efforts in promoting Assamese folklore through his innovative films. [18] [19]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ "Burhi Aair Xadhu", which literally translates to "Grandmother's Tales", is a compilation of stories and folklore by the renowned Assamese author and poet Lakshminath Bezbaruah.

References

  1. ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (22 March 2023). "Ghosts of Assamese folklore sighted in digital form with AI art". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: Assam Youth Makes AI-Generated Art Depicting Ghosts from Assamese Folklore". News Live. 23 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma's Endeavour to Promote Assamese Folklore". Pratidin Time. 21 March 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 "Engineers using AI to create art series from Assamese folk tales". Times of India. 19 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "List of New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (Non-Profit) employees". signalhire.com.
  6. ↑ "Puppetry, Occultism & Symbolism: All Strings Attached with Assam Filmmaker's Latest Opus". India Today. 4 July 2021.
  7. ↑ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: AI artist's spooky depiction of ghosts from Assam folklore goes viral". Indian Express. 23 March 2023.
  8. ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (22 March 2023). "Ghosts of Assamese Folklore Sighted in Digital Form with AI Art". The Hindu.
  9. ↑ "Real Or Fake? The Story Behind Pope Francis' White Puffer Jacket Pic". NEWS18. 28 March 2023.
  10. ↑ Digital, Sentinel (4 January 2023). "Reflection of folk culture of Assam in Chinmoy Barma's short films". Sentinel Assam. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Ghorapak, Ojapali and More: Exploration of a Mechanical Engineer". Northeast Today. 24 August 2020.
  12. ↑ "চিন্ময় বাৰ্মা 'যখিনী', মুক্তিৰ বাবে অপেক্ষাৰত ৰাইজ (Chinmoy Burma 'Jakhini', awaiting release)". Assam Time Post. 23 October 2021.
  13. ↑ "যখিনীক লৈয়ে নিৰ্মাণ এখন চুটি ছবিঃ নৱপ্ৰজন্মৰ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ নতুন পৰিকল্পনা (A short film about Yakhini: New plans by young director Chinmay Burma)". assamtimespost.in. 23 February 2023.
  14. 1 2 "ইণ্ডো-ফ্ৰান্স আন্তঃৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় চলচ্চিত্ৰ মহোৎসৱ ২০২৩ত উজলিল যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ 'অহল্যা'(Young director Chinmay Burma's 'Ahalya' shines at Indo-France International Film Festival)". Pratidin Time. 13 December 2023.
  15. 1 2 "Chinmoy Barma's Silent Masterpiece 'Ahalya' Triumphs at Indo-French Film Fest 2023". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  16. ↑ "উদীয়মাণ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ এইবাৰ নৱতম ছবি 'খিৰিকী'". Asomiya Pratidin (in Assamese). 3 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  17. ↑ "ইণ্ডো-ফ্ৰান্স আন্তঃৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় চলচ্চিত্ৰ মহোৎসৱত উজলিল যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ 'অহল্যা' (Young director Chinmoy Burma's 'Ahalya' shines at Indo-French International Film Festival)". voice24x7.in. 13 December 2023.
  18. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (4 August 2024). "যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মালৈ বিশেষ সন্মান - Chinmoy Barma". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  19. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma honoured with a Kazakhstan award". Chalachitram. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
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