Overview

• The Paris festival confirmed an official selection with a global premiere slated for October 2025, accompanied by public praise from its president, Chayan Sarkar.
• Writer-director Arunjit Borah’s film follows Prayash “Guruji” Saikia, a young teacher who uses unconventional methods to re-engage students at Kinkinia Primary School.
• The narrative interweaves the Kansa Badh myth from Assam’s 500-year-old Bhaona theatre tradition to mirror the protagonist’s challenges.
• Production is by the National Film Development Corporation of India in association with Cinecraft Productions, with support from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
• Lead roles are by Partha Pratim Hazarika and Aimee Barua, and a theatrical release is planned for 2026.