Directed by Adityam Saikia, the film Rongatapu 1982 has received the award for best Best Assamese Feature Film.
In an chat with ThePrint Saikia told ,”I am an artist, and this is not a political film. My story is about the four women and what they face”If you hear the voice over of the film trailer you get to know that it is a forgotten chapter in history. Then these words are displayed on the screen-The Brutal Truth of Laletapu.
5 Reasons “Rongatapu 1982” Got The Best Assamese Feature Film award
- The Cinematic experience: The film won Best Assamese Feature Film at the 71st National Film Awards, recognized for its powerful storytelling, cinematography, and sound design. Even the trailer is awesome.
- Historical Narrative: The story is set in 1980s Assam, the story revolves around the turbulent period of migrant violence and socio-political conflict.
- Female-Centric Story: The main circle of the film revolves around 4 women-Morom (Aimee Baruah), Rupali (Kalpana Kalita), Mala (Alishmita Goswami), and Rafiza (Rimpi Das)—whose lives are shattered by violence.
- Visually Stunning: The cinematography captures the rustic beauty of Assam’s villages, which brings an nostalgic felling for the audiences.
- Sensitive Issue: Adityam Saikia avoids overt politicization, instead focusing on human suffering.
Let me tell you that this is the debut film of Saikia, its success marks a promising future for Assamese cinema.
Cast Of Rongatapu 1982
- Aimee Baruah as Morom
- Kalpana Kalita as Rupali
- Alishmita Goswami as Mala
- Rimpi Das as Rafiza
- Gunjan Bhardwaj