Awards are not important, it depends on the taste of Jury only, Says Filmmaker Jahnu Barua in an interview with Rajdweep

While some of Assamese Filmmaker are keeping them busy in running for awards, Jahnu Barua, the noted filmmaker says Award is not of much importance. It depends on the taste and choice of Jury members. If Jury members get changes, the decision also will be changed. In a interview with Rajdweep, he reveals many other facts on Assamese cinema industry and the award chemistry. It should be mentioned that this interview was taken few hours after the announcement of his National Film award for new film 'Ojeyo'. The interview got published in Asomiya Khabar daily on 20 April, 2014

Zubeen or Papon ? An unfortunate question.

Its very unfortunate that some fraction of people here in Assam, are comparing the two musical icon of the land. Zubeen Garg and Angaraag Papon Mahanta, who both have taken assamese music to the world and they have their own genre with huge fan following. But recently some fans of their are unfortunately have indulged in comparing these two popular artist. This is really unfortunate as it pollutes the atmosphere for the artists who have unique features in their creations. We should not and can not do this, it should be stopped. (20.04.14)

Can only awards define the future of Assamese Cinema !

Recently Filmfare award, the black lady has made its debut in east comprising Assamese Cinema. It's really very encouraging on the part of artists and cultural activists as after long 60 years Filmfare has reached this industry. But in the same time a question may be arise, Can only awards define the future of Assamese Cinema !
We are hopeful that in coming days more prestigious awards like Filmfare will come to Assam and will be organizing bigger events. But the regional filmmakers have to go with same pace giving their full effort to make good movies too. So, not only awards but also the quality of the films will count. (publishing date 6th April, 2014)