Guwahati, Sept 6: Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Arunjit Borah’s latest film Goodbye Guruji has been officially selected for screening at the prestigious Festival Gange Sur Seine in Paris, France, where it will have its global premiere next month.
Starring Partha Pratim Hazarika and Aimee Barua in lead roles, Goodbye Guruji narrates a heartfelt story of transformation through education and perseverance. It follows Prayash Saikia, fondly called Guruji, a young and devoted teacher at Kinkinia Primary School, who adopts unconventional methods of teaching to revive the children’s interest in learning and restore the community’s faith in education.
A unique aspect of the film lies in its integration of Assam’s 500-year-old Bhaona theatre tradition, where the mythological tale of Kansa Badh is intricately woven into the story. This parallel narrative mirrors Guruji’s struggles and triumphs, reinforcing the timeless theme of good prevailing over adversity.
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The selection committee of the festival highlighted the film’s ability to combine a simple rural backdrop with profound storytelling, presenting the journey of a village educator who transforms his community. The use of Bhaona folk theatre along with the setting of rural Assam creates a mystic, surreal, and cinematic experience that makes the film stand out.
All set for theatrical release next year, the film also stars Rupjyoti Mahanta, Rupkumar Borah, Naba Mahanta, and Anyun Kashyap in pivotal roles. It is produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India Limited (NFDC) in association with Cinecraft Productions, and supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India.
The story is penned by Sanjeev Tiwari, with screenplay by Arunjit Borah and Marharshi Tuhin Kashyap, who also serves as the associate director. The film’s visual language is crafted by Asutosh Kashyap (Director of Photography), Arup Dutta (Art Director), Panku Hazarika (Make-up Designer), and Hadwit Baglari (DI Colourist). Music is composed by Tarali Sarma, while Debajit Gayan has handled sound design and RR mixing. The editing team is led by Rantu Chetia, with Chinmay Dutta as Chief Assistant Director. The film is produced by Prithul Kumar, with Vivek Agarwal of Cinecraft Productions as co-producer.
With this recognition, Assamese cinema once again takes the global stage, showcasing the region’s rich culture, folk traditions, and socially relevant narratives.