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Bengaluru: Assamese feature film ‘Goodbye Guruji’ was screened as the opening film at the Teen Indie Film Awards (TIFA) 2025, organised by RV University, Bengaluru. The festival, which runs from November 10 to 14, celebrates young and independent filmmakers from across India and abroad.
Directed by Arunjit Borah, the film stars Partha Pratim Hazarika and Aimee Barua in lead roles. Recently showcased at the Festival Gange Sur Seine in Paris, Goodbye Guruji has already garnered widespread appreciation for its strong storytelling and cultural richness.
Ahead of the screening, director Arunjit Borah expressed deep emotion, saying,
“I dedicate the screening of Goodbye Guruji at TIFA to the memory of our beloved Zubeen Garg. This is a difficult time for all of us as we are still coming to terms with the loss of the legend.”
A special tribute to Zubeen Garg was paid before the screening of the opening film.
Reflecting on the film’s global reception, Borah added,
“The audience in Paris loved the film’s concept. It beautifully represents Assam’s thousand-year-old heritage through the traditional art form of Bhaona. I believe the young viewers at RV University will also connect deeply with its message and treatment.”
Produced by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC) in association with Cinecraft Productions, and supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, the film is expected to release in theatres across Assam next year.
The film also features Rupjyoti Mahanta, Rupkumar Borah, Naba Mahanta, and Anyun Kashyap in key roles. The story is written by Sanjeev Tiwari, while the screenplay is jointly penned by Arunjit Borah and Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap, who also serves as the associate director. Aparajita Bhuyan is the associate producer.
The film’s visual design is crafted by Asutosh Kashyap (DoP), Arup Dutta (Art Director), Panku Hazarika (Make-up Designer), and Hadwit Baglari (DI Colourist). Music is composed by Tarali Sarma, with sound design and RR mixing by Debajit Gayan, and editing by Rantu Chetia.
Chinmay Dutta serves as the chief assistant director, Prithul Kumar as producer, and Vivek Agarwal of Cinecraft Productions as co-producer.
The screening of Goodbye Guruji at TIFA marks another proud moment for Assamese cinema on the national and international stage.
