Chinmoy Barma

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Chinmoy Barma
Born
Nalbari, Assam, India
EducationMechanical Engineering
Alma materCotton College
OccupationFilmmaker
AwardsBest Director Award at 2 11 17 International Film Festival, Best Indian Film Director Award at 4th West Bengal Short Film Festival 2025, Inspiring Youth Enterprise Award - Filmmaking at the Global Leaders Awards, Kazakhstan.
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Chinmoy Barma is an Indian filmmaker and visual artist, recognized for his academic achievements and dedication to social causes in his films.[1]

Early life and education

Born in Nalbari, Barma achieved the 7th rank [2] in the HSLC (High School Leaving Certificate) examination conducted by the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA).[3][4] He is the son of Anju Baruah Barmah and Maheswar Barmah - a State Award winning teacher.[5] He pursued higher education at Cotton College and later completed his engineering degree from Assam Science and Technology University.[6]

Career

After finishing his studies, Barma spent a year working in Delhi, alongside he joined an NGO as a city lead, which focuses on providing support and resources to those in need.[7] His advocacy for children's rights garnered appreciation, alongside his short films which portray the folklore and culture of his home state of Assam.[8][6] Over the years, he has created over nine short films that explore the beliefs and stories of people from the Northeastern part of India, aiming to preserve and share their rich cultural heritage.[9][10][11] He craft films that enlighten, become catalysts for dialogue and social reflection, and provoke critical thinking.[12]

In 2023, Barma created images of ghosts and other popular legends from Assamese folklore using artificial intelligence, which gained significant popularity on social media, even receiving worldwide attention.[6][13][14][15] Later, he served in the Crime Branch (Assam Police), Home and Political Department of Government of Assam. He is currently posted at the Legislative Department, Assam Secretariat, Dispur and volunteers for Robinhood Army.

He also writes editorials and opinion pieces for leading Assamese and regional newspapers, including The Assam Tribune, Sentinel Assam and G Plus, among others.[16]

Research papers on Barma's works

Barma’s work has also attracted academic attention. Two research papers analysing his films were published in Drishti: The Sight (Vol. XII, Issue II, November 2023–April 2024), a UGC CARE–listed journal,[17] named “Revisiting Assamese Ghostlore through Films: A Study of Chinmoy Barma’s Ghorapak and Jokhini” and “Exploring the Uncanny in Assamese Folklore”.[18] In addition, a paper titled “Rivers and Lores: A Study of Select Myths and Legends of Assam and Bengal” was presented at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi, during the 5th Nadi Utsav in September 2024.

Chinmoy Barma Films Logo
Chinmoy Barma from the set of Jokhini

Works

Short films:

No Name Year Source
1 Xaathor 2016
2 Morome Ringiyai 2019 [19]
3 Ghorapak 2020 [20][21]
4 Jokhini 2022 [22]
5 Aham 2022 [23]
6 Tezor Tukura 2023 [24]
7 Ahalya 2023 [25][26]
10 Narakasur 2024 [27]
12 Khiriki 2024 [28]

Awards & Recognition

Barma's short film "Ahalya" won the Best Silent Film Award at the recent Indo-French International Film Festival.[29][25][26] He received 'Inspiring Youth Enterprise Award - Filmmaking' at the Global Leaders Awards, Kazakhstan in recognition of his efforts in promoting Assamese folklore through his innovative films.[30][31] He was awarded 'The Best Director' award at 2 11 17 International Film Festival and the 'Best Indian Film Director' award at the West Bengal Short Film Festival 2025.[32]

His films have won awards at several international platforms, including the Indo-French Film Festival, 2 11 17 International Film Festival, Sittannavasal International Film Festival (where he also won Best Experimental Film, 2025), and the Indian International Short Film Festival, along with a Jury Appreciation Award at the Durgapur International Film Festival 2025.[33]

In addition, his works have been officially selected at numerous prestigious festivals such as the China Dragon Awards 2024,[34] Metropolitan Film Festival, Milan, La Città dell’Utopia International Film Festival, Rome, Kerala Short Film Festival, Northeast International Documentary and Film Festival, Pune Short Film Festival, Goa Short Film Festival, Kalakari Film Festival, Kuala Lumpur International Film Academy Awards, Alibag Short Film Festival, Midnight Monster Club Short Film Festival, and several other international film festivals, with nominations for Best Film and Best Concept at the Durgapur International Film Festival 2025.[35][36]

References

  1. ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (22 March 2023). "Ghosts of Assamese folklore sighted in digital form with AI art". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "63.21 pc clear HSLC, 73.47 pc AHM". assamtribune.com. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: Assam Youth Makes AI-Generated Art Depicting Ghosts from Assamese Folklore". News Live. 23 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma's Endeavour to Promote Assamese Folklore". Pratidin Time. 21 March 2023.
  5. ↑ "Institution Staff Details |". www.feeregulatoryassam.com. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
  6. 1 2 3 "Engineers using AI to create art series from Assamese folk tales". Times of India. 19 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "List of New Delhi Children's Hospital & Research Centre (Non-Profit) employees". signalhire.com.
  8. ↑ "Puppetry, Occultism & Symbolism: All Strings Attached with Assam Filmmaker's Latest Opus". India Today. 4 July 2021.
  9. ↑ Ganguly, Dharitri (1 June 2025). "Filmmaker Chinmoy Barma aspires to take Assamese folklore and legends on a global platform". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  10. ↑ "Ghorapak: Assam's Chinmoy Barma adds another cinematic gem with a melodious tune of Ojapali". India Today NE (in Hindi). 10 April 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.Category:CS1 Hindi-language sources (hi)
  11. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma's Endeavour to Promote Assamese Folklore". www.pratidintime.com. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  12. ↑ "Reflection of folk culture of Assam in Chinmoy Barma's short films". The Sentinel. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  13. ↑ "From bloodthirsty Pixaas to Jokhini: AI artist's spooky depiction of ghosts from Assam folklore goes viral". Indian Express. 23 March 2023.
  14. ↑ Karmakar, Rahul (22 March 2023). "Ghosts of Assamese Folklore Sighted in Digital Form with AI Art". The Hindu.
  15. ↑ "Real Or Fake? The Story Behind Pope Francis' White Puffer Jacket Pic". NEWS18. 28 March 2023.
  16. ↑ Desk, Sentinel Digital (11 May 2024). "Building bridges, shaping alliances: India's multilateral foreign policy evolution". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. Retrieved 15 December 2025. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)Category:CS1 errors: generic name
  17. ↑ "Drishti: Volume XII – Issue II – Drishti". www.drishtithesight.com. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  18. ↑ "ResearchGate | Find and share research". ResearchGate. Archived from the original on 13 December 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  19. ↑ "Reflection of folk culture of Assam in Chinmoy Barma's short films". Sentinel Assam. 4 January 2023. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  20. ↑ "Ghorapak, Ojapali and More: Exploration of a Mechanical Engineer". Northeast Today. 24 August 2020.
  21. ↑ "চিন্ময় বাৰ্মা 'যখিনী', মুক্তিৰ বাবে অপেক্ষাৰত ৰাইজ (Chinmoy Burma 'Jakhini', awaiting release)". Assam Time Post. 23 October 2021.
  22. ↑ "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.
  23. ↑ Aham (Short 2022) | Short. Retrieved 13 December 2025 – via m.imdb.com.
  24. ↑ "Puppetry, occultism & symbolism: All strings attached with Assam filmmaker's latest opus". India Today NE (in Hindi). 4 July 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2025.Category:CS1 Hindi-language sources (hi)
  25. 1 2 "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.
  26. 1 2 "Chinmoy Barma's Silent Masterpiece 'Ahalya' Triumphs at Indo-French Film Fest 2023". www.guwahatiplus.com. Retrieved 15 April 2024.
  27. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma's Art Film 'Narakasur' Explores Evolution, Folk Culture And More". www.pratidintime.com. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  28. ↑ "উদীয়মাণ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ এইবাৰ নৱতম ছবি 'খিৰিকী'". Asomiya Pratidin (in Assamese). 3 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  29. ↑ "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.
  30. ↑ "যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মালৈ বিশেষ সন্মান - Chinmoy Barma". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). 4 August 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  31. ↑ "Chinmoy Barma honoured with a Kazakhstan award". Chalachitram. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  32. ↑ Pratidin, Asomiya. "পশ্চিমবংগৰ ফিল্ম ফেষ্টিভেলত উজলিল চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ 'খিৰিকী'". www.asomiyapratidin.in (in Assamese). Retrieved 13 December 2025.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  33. ↑ Pratidin, Asomiya. "পশ্চিমবংগৰ ফিল্ম ফেষ্টিভেলত উজলিল চিন্ময় বাৰ্মাৰ 'খিৰিকী'". www.asomiyapratidin.in (in Assamese). Retrieved 15 December 2025.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  34. ↑ "China Dragon Awards ত এইবাৰ মনোনীত অসমীয়া চুটি ছবি নৰকাসুৰ - Chinmoy Barma Short film Narakasura". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). 21 September 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2025.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  35. ↑ "যুৱ পৰিচালক চিন্ময় বাৰ্মা পৰিচালিত 'খিৰিকী'এ আনিছে ইটোৰ পাছত সিটো সন্মান". ETV Bharat News (in Assamese). 5 November 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.Category:CS1 Assamese-language sources (as)
  36. ↑ Das, Amlan Jyoti (11 June 2020). "International recognition for Assam filmmaker". EastMojo. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
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