1. “Kooki,” an Assam-born Hindi film, premieres at Cannes before its national release.
2. Dr. Junmoni Devi Khound, the producer, expresses gratitude for the Cannes debut.
3. Screening scheduled for May 21 at 11:30 am local time at Palais H.
Entertainment, May 11: Before its official release nationwide on June 28, “Kooki,” a Hindi feature film originating from Assam, is set to debut at the Cannes Film Festival 2024. Scheduled for May 21 at 11:30 am local time, the screening will take place at Palais H.
Producer Dr. Junmoni Devi Khound expressed profound gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their debut feature film at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival.
She emphasized the festival’s significance in celebrating cinematic art and amplifying voices addressing critical global issues.
Khound highlighted the urgency of Kooki’s subject matter, underscoring the importance of international attention and dialogue on the issues it raises.
“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,” she stated.
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The movie features a talented cast comprising both established Bollywood actors and Assamese artists working in the industry.
Among them are Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisatwa Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana, Ranjib Lal Borah, and others.
Renowned 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 his team expressed their joy at the selection of their movie for screening at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
They anticipate the opportunity to share their cinematic creation with a global audience and hope to spark meaningful conversations through their storytelling.
