The first Assamese film to win a National Award is Piyoli Phukan, released in 1955.
Directed by Phani Sarma, Piyoli Phukan received the President's Silver Medal for Best Feature Film in Assamese at the National Film Awards in 1955. This historic win marked a major milestone in the development of Assamese cinema on the national stage.
The film is a historical drama based on the life of Piyoli Phukan, a freedom fighter from Assam who resisted British rule. It combined strong storytelling, cultural depth, and patriotic themes, earning critical acclaim and placing Assamese films in the spotlight for the first time in India.
Quick Fact: The National Film Awards were established in 1954, and Piyoli Phukan became Assam's first cinematic pride just a year later.
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