Jahnu Barua

Jahnu Barua's film Ajeyo to open second edition of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative's film festival

Critically acclaimed filmmaker Jahnu Barua's drama Ajeyo will open the second edition of 'Matter of Right(s)', a two-day film festival by Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) in New Delhi on 13 March.

Cinema of the North East: From Jahnu Barua to Rima Das, voices of note from the region

These are the talents to take note of, in part three of our primer on cinema from the North East

Cinema of the North East: From Joymoti to Era Bator Sur, 13 must-watch films from the region

Altogether, fewer than 1,000 films have been made in the entire North East since 1935. And only a handful among them would stand the test of time. These are among the most memorable —

Priyanka Chopra's production house to collaborate with Assamese director Jahnu Barua

Priyanka Chopra's production house Purple Pebble Pictures with mother Madhu Chopra, is all set to collaborate with Assamese filmmaker Jahnu Barua next

Raju Hirani, Jahnu Barua being considered for FTII board

The government is considering the names of several leading film personalities, including Raju Hirani and Jahnu Barua, for appointment to the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) board.

Gajendra Chauhan chosen over icons as he could devote more time, says Rathore

Many celebrated icons have busy schedules and not the same amount of time, the source said adding that another criterion was the willingness of the concerned person to take up the job.

Saffron raj at FTII? Appointing Gajendra Chauhan as Pune Film Institute head is latest instance of BJP overreach

Gajendra Chouhan may have acted in a few films and television soaps, but he does not seem to have the experience to be at the helm of FTII. The only reason for his appointment seems to be his proximity to the BJP.

Give me a chance, says new chairman Gajendra Chauhan after FTII students go on flash strike

The appointment of Gajendra Chauhan as the new chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) has kicked up a controversy.

Members, students protest against appointment of new FTII chief Gajendra Chauhan

With government appointing actor Gajendra Chauhan as chief of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) council, one of its members Jahnu Barua

I make films to tell the stories I believe should be told: Padma Bhushan Jahnu Barua

Assamese director Jahnu Barua has no shortage of awards and now, there's another one to add to that glittering set. Barua has been awarded the Padma Bhushan, for his contribution to Indian cinema.