Chinmoy Barma
Chinmoy Barma | |
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| Born | August 7, 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]
Early life and education
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]
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
| No | Name | Year | In Acting | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Xathor | 2016 | Arnav Jyoti Arya, Satyen Dutta |
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| 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 |
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| 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, |
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| 9 | Burhi Aair Xadhu | 2024 | [a] | |
| 10 | Narakasur | 2024 | Mrinal Riku Sarmah, Oprotirodhyo, Jayshree, Kishor, Nitish, Ritismita |
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| 11 | Fagungatha | 2024 | ||
| 12 | Khiriki | 2024 | Jumon 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
- ^ "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
- ^ Karmakar, Rahul (2023-03-22). "Ghosts of Assamese folklore sighted in digital form with AI art". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: Assam Youth Makes AI-Generated Art Depicting Ghosts from Assamese Folklore". News Live. 23 March 2023.
- ^ "Chinmoy Barma's Endeavour to Promote Assamese Folklore". Pratidin Time. 21 March 2023.
- ^ a b c "Engineers using AI to create art series from Assamese folk tales". Times of India. 19 April 2023.
- ^ "List of New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (Non-Profit) employees". signalhire.com.
- ^ "Puppetry, Occultism & Symbolism: All Strings Attached with Assam Filmmaker's Latest Opus". India Today. 4 July 2021.
- ^ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: AI artist's spooky depiction of ghosts from Assam folklore goes viral". Indian Express. 23 March 2023.
- ^ Karmakar, Rahul (22 March 2023). "Ghosts of Assamese Folklore Sighted in Digital Form with AI Art". The Hindu.
- ^ "Real Or Fake? The Story Behind Pope Francis' White Puffer Jacket Pic". NEWS18. 28 March 2023.
- ^ Digital, Sentinel (2023-01-04). "Reflection of folk culture of Assam in Chinmoy Barma's short films". Sentinel Assam. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Ghorapak, Ojapali and More: Exploration of a Mechanical Engineer". Northeast Today. 24 August 2020.
- ^ "চিন্ময় বাৰ্মা 'যখিনী', মুক্তিৰ বাবে অপেক্ষাৰত ৰাইজ (Chinmoy Burma 'Jakhini', awaiting release)". Assam Time Post. 23 October 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ a b "Chinmoy Barma's Silent Masterpiece 'Ahalya' Triumphs at Indo-French Film Fest 2023". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "উদীয়মাণ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ এইবাৰ নৱতম ছবি 'খিৰিকী'". Asomiya Pratidin (in Assamese). 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Bharat, E. T. V. (2024-08-04). "যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মালৈ বিশেষ সন্মান - Chinmoy Barma". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Newsdesk, Chalachitram (2024-08-01). "Chinmoy Barma honoured with a Kazakhstan award". Chalachitram. Retrieved 2024-09-13.