Filmfare, the leading Indian media institution, is set to host the inaugural edition of the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2024, partnering with the Jeewan Ram Mungi Devi Goenka Memorial Public Charitable Trust. The event, scheduled for March 10, 2024, will be hosted at the prestigious Taj Vivanta in Guwahati, with Kopil Bora and Aimee Baruah set to lead the event with their infectious energy and charisma. The awards ceremony will feature captivating performances by some of the biggest names in Assamese cinema, including Jatin Bora, Nishita Goswami, PreetyKongana, Urmila Mahanta, Priyam Pallabee, Ranjit Gogoi, Gayatri Hazarika and Dikshu Sarma.
The curtain rose on the eagerly awaited ceremony with a virtual press conference announcing the commencement of the celebration. The esteemed panel included Jitesh Pillai, Mr. Shankar Lall Goenka, Mr. Sanjive Narain, Mr. Partha Sarathi Nandy, along with actor and anchor Kopil Bora and actor and director Aimee Baruah. The celebration is set to honour Assamese movies released between 1st January 2023 to 31st December 2023. Mr. Jitesh Pillai, the Editor of Filmfare said, “We look forward to a grand celebration of the indomitable spirit and cultural heritage that Assam brings to the world of cinema.”
The Filmfare Awards Assamese will recognize the artistic and technical excellence of Assamese cinema, recognizing its significant contribution to the evolving Indian cinema landscape. Mr. Shankar Lall Goenka, Managing Director shared, “The iconic ‘Black Lady’ embodies prestige across India’s entertainment landscape and with this property, it is a dream come true moment for us to illuminate our rich cultural heritage and showcase the authenticity of our cinematic legacy.”