A Grand Celebration of Assamese Cinema in Guwahati
The cultural heart of Assam, Guwahati, witnessed a spectacular celebration of regional cinema on February 27, 2026, as the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 took place at the Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra auditorium. Organised in association with the Jeevan Ram Mungi Devi Goenka Public Charitable Trust, the prestigious event honoured outstanding Assamese films released in 2024 and 2025.
The evening marked a defining moment for the Assamese film industry, highlighting its growing national recognition and creative excellence.
Bidurbhai Creates History with 9 Awards
The biggest highlight of the night was the phenomenal success of Bidurbhai, directed by Suvrat Kakoti. The film emerged as the highest award winner, clinching nine trophies and setting a new benchmark in Assamese cinema.
Suvrat Kakoti personally secured six major honours, including:
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Best Film
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Best Director
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Best Editor
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Best Screenplay
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Best Story
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Best Dialogue
The sweeping victory of Bidurbhai reflects the evolving strength, storytelling depth, and technical excellence of regional cinema in Assam.
Heartfelt Tribute to Zubeen Garg
One of the most emotional moments of the ceremony was the posthumous tribute to legendary singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
He was honoured with:
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Lifetime Achievement Award
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Best Playback Singer (Male) for Agoli Anubhabe from Rudra
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Special Recognition Award for his contribution to Roi Roi Binale
Filmfare Editor-in-Chief Jitesh Pillaai personally visited Zubeen Garg's residence to present the awards ahead of the main ceremony. The awards were received by his wife Garima Saikia Garg in the presence of his father Kapil Thakur, making it a deeply emotional tribute to his lasting legacy in Assamese music and cinema.
Major Winners of Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026
The event recognised excellence across various categories for films released in 2024 and 2025.
Top Award Winners:
Other Competitive Categories and Nominations
The awards featured strong competition across multiple technical and creative categories, including:
Best Director nominees: Bikash Mochahary (Mirage), Chandra Mudoi (Gomon), Himjyoti Talukdar (Taarikh), Mrinl (Malamal Boyyyz), Raktim Kamal Baruah (Gulai Soor), Roopak Gogoi (Rudra)
Best Music Album nominees included works from Gulai Soor, Rudra, Taarikh, Casetu Nagen, Malamal Boyyyz and Gomon.
Best Lyrics nominations featured writers such as Diganta Bharati, Dr Pakhila Kalita, Jintu Kumar Kashyap, Paplu Chetia, Tarali Sarma and Abhijit Nayak.
Best Playback Singer (Male) nominees included Achurjya Borpatra, Dikshu Sarma, Priyadarshan Deka, Rupam Bhuyan and Zubeen Garg.
Best Playback Singer (Female) nominees featured Anisha Chaudhury, Bhaswati Bharati, Deeplina Deka, Rupanjali Bargohain and Shreyashi Deka.
Awards were also presented for Best Story, Editing, Screenplay, Dialogue, Cinematography and Production Design, showcasing the technical brilliance shaping Assamese cinema today.
Star-Studded Evening and Cultural Performances
The ceremony was hosted by Kopil Bora and Nishita Goswami. The red carpet saw glamorous appearances from leading Assamese film personalities, including Urmila Mahanta.
The night featured vibrant Bihu performances, energetic stage acts, emotional acceptance speeches and memorable cinematic moments that reflected Assam’s rich artistic identity.
Special Recognitions
Renowned artist Bidya Rao received a Lifetime Achievement Award for her contribution to the arts. The film Adi Shakti was also acknowledged for its socially impactful narrative.
A Milestone for Assamese Film Industry
The Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 demonstrated that regional cinema from Assam is entering a powerful new phase of creativity and recognition. The dominance of Bidurbhai and the tribute to Zubeen Garg symbolised both progress and legacy.
With growing storytelling depth, technical expertise and audience engagement, Assamese cinema is steadily strengthening its national and global presence.
Disclaimer
The information above is based on reports regarding the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2026 held in Guwahati on February 27, 2026.
