Assam’s Hindi feature film Kooki to be screened at Cannes Film Fest

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 11, 2024

Ahead of its official release on June 28 across the nation, Kooki, a Hindi feature film made in Assam will be screened at Cannes Film Festival 2024. Kooki will be screened on May 21 at 11.30 am (local time) at Palais H. 

“I am deeply honoured and grateful for the opportunity to screen my debut feature film, Kooki, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival 2024. This platform not only celebrates cinematic art but also amplifies the voices that dare to speak on vital global issues,” said producer Junmoni Devi Khound. 

Kooki addresses a topic that urgently demands international attention and dialogue, making its presentation at Cannes particularly significant. I believe that the subject matter of our film deserves a global audience, as it calls for awareness and impactful legal amendments.

“This opportunity is a dream come true for any filmmaker, and I am immensely thankful for the chance to bring our story to such a renowned stage,” Khound said. 

Many established Bollywood actors and Assamese artists working in the Bollywood industry have acted in the movie. The actors are- Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisatwa Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana, Ranjib Lal Borah and many others. Bollywood singers Suniddhi Chauhan, Divya Kumar, Mohammad Faiz and Krittika Sharma from Assam have lent their voices to three beautiful songs in the movie.

Director Pranab J Deka and the team have also expressed their happiness over the selection on their movie which will be screened at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.