Chinmoy Barma Explained

Chinmoy Barma
Education:Mechanical Engineering (Assam Science and Technology University)
Citizenship:India
Occupation:Filmmaker
Birth Place:Nalbari District, Assam
Birth Date:7 August 1993

Chinmoy Barma (born 7 August 1993) is an Indian filmmaker known for his cinematic craft and storytelling, also recognized for his academic achievements and dedication to social causes in his films. He is from Nalbari, Assam.[1]

Early life and education

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.

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.[4] 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.[5] [7] [8] [9]

Works

Short films

NoNameYearIn ActingSource
1Xathor2016Arnav Jyoti Arya,
Satyen Dutta
2Morome Ringiyai2019Biren Das[10]
3Ghorapak2020Bipin Kalita,
Nibedita Kalita,
Prayash Sharma Tamuly 		[11] [12]
4Jokhini2022Bedabrat Borah,
Jyotishree RU Baishya		[13]
5Aham2022Jahnab,
Trinayan,
Janki,
Jayshree Patgiri
6Tezor Tukura2023Dikshita Rajbanshi
7Ahalya2023Samiksha Das,
Chandranki Deka,
Karan Kumar Das,
Dikshita Rajbanshi
8Hijra2024Udayan Duarah Mrinal,
Bedabrat Borah,
Subhranil
9Burhi Aair Xadhu2024
10Narakasur2024Mrinal Riku Sarmah,
Oprotirodhyo,
Jayshree,
Kishor,
Nitish,
Ritismita
11Fagungatha2024
12Khiriki2024Jumon Deka, Karan Kumar Das[14]

Awards & Recognition

Barma's short film "Ahalya" won the Best Silent Film Award at the recent Indo-French International Film Festival.[15] [16] [17] 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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Karmakar . Rahul . 2023-03-22 . Ghosts of Assamese folklore sighted in digital form with AI art . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-11-29 . 0971-751X.
  2. Web site: From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: Assam Youth Makes AI-Generated Art Depicting Ghosts from Assamese Folklore . 23 March 2023. News Live.
  3. Web site: Chinmoy Barma's Endeavour to Promote Assamese Folklore. 21 March 2023. Pratidin Time.
  4. Web site: List of New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (Non-Profit) employees . signalhire.com.
  5. News: Engineers using AI to create art series from Assamese folk tales . 19 April 2023. Times of India.
  6. Web site: Puppetry, Occultism & Symbolism: All Strings Attached with Assam Filmmaker's Latest Opus. 4 July 2021. India Today.

    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.[5]

  7. Web site: Indian Express. From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: AI artist's spooky depiction of ghosts from Assam folklore goes viral. 23 March 2023 .
  8. News: Ghosts of Assamese Folklore Sighted in Digital Form with AI Art . 22 March 2023. The Hindu. Karmakar . Rahul .
  9. Web site: Real Or Fake? The Story Behind Pope Francis' White Puffer Jacket Pic . 28 March 2023. NEWS18.
  10. Web site: Digital . Sentinel . 2023-01-04 . Reflection of folk culture of Assam in Chinmoy Barma's short films . 2024-04-15 . Sentinel Assam . en.
  11. Web site: Ghorapak, Ojapali and More: Exploration of a Mechanical Engineer. 24 August 2020. Northeast Today.
  12. Web site: চিন্ময় বাৰ্মা 'যখিনী', মুক্তিৰ বাবে অপেক্ষাৰত ৰাইজ (Chinmoy Burma 'Jakhini', awaiting release). 23 October 2021. Assam Time Post.
  13. Web site: যখিনীক লৈয়ে নিৰ্মাণ এখন চুটি ছবিঃ নৱপ্ৰজন্মৰ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ নতুন পৰিকল্পনা (A short film about Yakhini: New plans by young director Chinmay Burma). 23 February 2023. assamtimespost.in.
  14. Web site: 2024-09-03 . উদীয়মাণ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ এইবাৰ নৱতম ছবি ‘খিৰিকী‘ . 2024-09-13 . Asomiya Pratidin . as.
  15. Web site: ইণ্ডো-ফ্ৰান্স আন্তঃৰাষ্ট্ৰীয় চলচ্চিত্ৰ মহোৎসৱত উজলিল যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ 'অহল্যা' (Young director Chinmoy Burma's 'Ahalya' shines at Indo-French International Film Festival). 13 December 2023. voice24x7.in.
  16. Web site: 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). 13 December 2023. Pratidin Time.
  17. Web site: Chinmoy Barma's Silent Masterpiece 'Ahalya' Triumphs at Indo-French Film Fest 2023 . 2024-04-15 . www.guwahatiplus.com . en.
  18. Web site: Bharat . E. T. V. . 2024-08-04 . যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মালৈ বিশেষ সন্মান - Chinmoy Barma . 2024-09-13 . ETV Bharat News . as.
  19. Web site: Newsdesk . Chalachitram . 2024-08-01 . Chinmoy Barma honoured with a Kazakhstan award . 2024-09-13 . Chalachitram . en-US.

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