Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 Held in Guwahati

The Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 was held at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra auditorium in Guwahati on Friday, February 27. The ceremony honoured outstanding achievements in Assamese cinema for films released in 2024 and 2025.

The awards recognised actors, directors, writers, musicians and technicians who contributed significantly to the Assamese film industry over the past two years.

The Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 took place on February 27 at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The event honoured the best Assamese films and artists from 2024 and 2025. “Gulai Soor” and “Bidurbhai” emerged as major winners, alongside several leading actors, directors and musicians.

Major Winners – 2025 Awards

The 2025 segment of the awards celebrated films released in 2025. Gulai Soor emerged as the biggest winner of the night.

Key 2025 Winners:

• Best Film: Gulai Soor
• Best Director: Raktim Kamal Baruah (Gulai Soor)
• Best Actor (Male): Ravi Sarma (Rudra), Himangshu Gogoi (Gulai Soor)
• Best Actor (Female): Junu Nath (Malamal Boyyyz)
• Best Supporting Actor (Male): Joy Kashyap (Rudra)
• Best Supporting Actor (Female): Pranami Bora (Malamal Boyyyz)
• Best Music Album: Lisa Dristi, Diganta Bharati (Rudra)
• Best Lyrics: Diganta Bharati (Agoli Anubhabe – Rudra)
• Best Playback Singer (Male): Zubeen Garg (Agoli Anubhabe – Rudra)
• Best Playback Singer (Female): Bhaswati Bharati (Agoli Anubhabe – Rudra)
• Best Story: Raktim Kamal Baruah (Gulai Soor)
• Best Editing: Hiranmoy Gogoi (Gulai Soor), Md. Kalam (Rudra)
• Best Screenplay: Mrinmoy Saikia, Akashdeep Deka, Raktim Kamal Baruah (Gulai Soor)
• Best Dialogue: Raktim Kamal Baruah (Gulai Soor)
• Best Cinematography: Manas Ganguly (Rudra)
• Best Production Design: Arnab Swargiary (Gulai Soor)

Major Winners – 2024 Awards

For films released in 2024, Bidurbhai dominated several categories.

Key 2024 Winners:

• Best Film: Bidurbhai
• Best Director: Suvrat Kakoti (Bidurbhai)
• Best Actor (Male): Ujjal Rajkhuwa (Bidurbhai)
• Best Actor (Female): Sarmishtha Chakravorty (Jiya), Urmila Mahanta (Mini)
• Best Supporting Actor (Male): Boloram (Mini)
• Best Supporting Actor (Female): Eepshita Hazarika (Jiya)
• Best Music Album: Pranoy Dutta (Bidurbhai)
• Best Lyrics: Sarmistha Chakravorty (Xopun Xopun – Jiya)
• Best Playback Singer (Male): Papon (Xopun Xopun – Jiya), Pranoy Dutta (Konmani Prithibi – Bidurbhai)
• Best Playback Singer (Female): Parishmita Phukan (Xaturangi – Sikaar)
• Best Story: Jyotishman Chetia, Suvrat Kakoti (Bidurbhai)
• Best Editing, Screenplay, Dialogue: Suvrat Kakoti (Bidurbhai)
• Best Cinematography: Chandrakumar Das (Sundarpur Chaos)
• Best Production Design: Kazi Rafik Ali (Sikaar)

Special Honours

The ceremony also presented several special recognitions:

• Lifetime Achievement Award: Zubeen Garg, Shankar Lall Goenka, Vidya Rao
• Special Recognition for Roi Roi Binale: Zubeen Garg

Why This Matters for Guwahati

Hosting the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra reinforces Guwahati’s growing role as the cultural and cinematic hub of Northeast India.

The recognition of films like Gulai Soor and Bidurbhai highlights the expanding reach and technical maturity of Assamese cinema. The event also brought national attention to local talent, musicians and filmmakers.

With Assamese films increasingly gaining critical and audience appreciation, such award ceremonies help strengthen the regional industry’s visibility and investment potential.

What Happens Next?

Following the awards, winning films and artists are expected to receive greater distribution opportunities and renewed audience interest. Industry observers note that award recognition often boosts box office collections and streaming demand.

The ceremony marks another milestone year for Assamese cinema, as filmmakers prepare upcoming projects for the 2026–2027 release cycle.

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