Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 18 (HBTV): Assamese short film Ansuni Chinkhe, written and directed by Dr Parthasarathi Mahanta and produced by Mina Mahanta and Indrani Baruah, continues to garner national and international acclaim, most recently winning Best Short Film at the Indian Independent Film Festival (May–June 2025) in Kolkata.

Featuring veteran actor Seema Biswas in a solo role, the film impressed juries with its minimalist storytelling and powerful performance. Earlier this year, Ansuni Chinkhe was selected for the Worldwood International Panorama at the Jaipur International Film Festival (17–21 January 2025), where it secured two top honours: Best Actress for Biswas and Best Director for Dr Mahanta in the short‑film category.

The film’s winning streak continued at the Delhi Short Film Festival 2025, where it was again named Best Short Film. It also featured in the online segment of the Marché du Film at Cannes, drawing praise from a global audience for its poignant themes and restrained execution.

Dr Mahanta, who also serves as Chief of the Special Task Force of Assam Police and Guwahati Police Commissioner, has been lauded for bringing Assamese cinema to a wider audience through this work.

With its nuanced direction, single‑actor format, and universal appeal, Ansuni Chinkhe is raising the profile of Assamese short films on the world stage.

(ANI)