Chinmoy Barma | |
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| Born | 7 August 1993 Nalbari, Assam, India |
| Education | Mechanical Engineering (Assam Science and Technology University) |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
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]
Born 7 Augusr 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]
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]
| No | Name | Year | In Acting | Source |
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| 1 | Xathor | 2016 | Arnav Jyoti Arya, Satyen Dutta | |
| 2 | Morome Ringiyai | 2019 | Biren Das | [10] |
| 3 | Ghorapak | 2020 | Bipin Kalita, Nibedita Kalita, Prayash Sharma Tamuly | [11] [12] |
| 4 | Jokhini | 2022 | Bedabrat Borah, Jyotishree RU Baishya | [13] |
| 5 | Aham | 2022 | Jahnab, Trinayan, Janki, Jayshree Patgiri | |
| 6 | Tezor Tukura | 2023 | Dikshita Rajbanshi | |
| 7 | Ahalya | 2023 | Samiksha Das, Chandranki Deka, Karan Kumar Das, Dikshita Rajbanshi | [14] [15] |
| 8 | Hijra | 2024 | Udayan Duarah Mrinal, | |
| 9 | Burhi Aair Xadhu | 2024 | [a] | |
| 10 | Narakasur | 2024 | Mrinal Riku Sarmah, Oprotirodhyo, Jayshree, Kishor, Nitish, Ritismita | |
| 11 | Fagungatha | 2024 | ||
| 12 | Khiriki | 2024 | Jumon Deka, Karan Kumar Das | [16] |
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]