Junak Baruah wants to win the prestigious short film competition in his university. But with hundreds of participants and a stellar jury on board, winning means making a film that's never been made before.
And that means breaking the rules and taki...
The story is set in Assam, a state in India, so here's the glossary explaining some of the terms that might be new to you.
I'll be adding more as we move along, so you can come back and check them out whenever you come across the words.
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Aita: grandma
Ba : honorific, for older sister
Bihu: the major harvest festival in Assam. There are 3 different kinds of Bihu celebrated throughout a year. They mostly involve community feasts and cultural events.
Bor-deuta: uncle; father's older brother
Bor-ma : aunt; wife of one's father's older brother
Da : honorific, for older brother
Deha : term of endearment, like "my love"
Deuta : father
Dhaba : roadside restaurant
Dhool : a type of double-barreled drum native to Assam. It's a musical instrument that is essential to bihu songs.
Dhuti : garment traditionally worn by men; a piece of cloth wrapped around the legs
Gamocha: piece of cloth (of sorts? lol this is difficult to explain, go Google it!), indigenous to Assam and held in the highest esteem
Gogona: a type of reed instrument
Guwahati : largest city in Assam, also houses the state capital
Japi: traditional hat made of bamboo/cane
Jetuka: dye made from powdered leaves
Jolpan : a type of breakfast cuisine
Khura: uncle; father's younger brother
Koka: grandpa
Mama : uncle, mother's brother
Mekhela Sador: a two-piece attire typical of Assam, traditionally worn by women
Muga : a type of silk
Pepa : hornpipe musical instrument
Pitha : refers to a wide range of snacks, generally prepared for special occasions like bihu
