Jahnu Barua is one of the finest Indian film director. He is an Assamese film director who has been honoured with several international and foreign awards and honors. He has also directed several Assamese and Hindi films.
Biography of Jahnu Barua
| Name | Jahnu Barua[1] |
| Date of Birth | 18 October, 1952 |
| Place of Birth | Sivasagar, Assam, India |
| Profession | Film Director, writer, producer |
| Father’s Name | Deveshwar Barua |
| Mother’s Name | Gunavati Barua |
| Spouse | Gayatri Barua |
| Children | Ozu Barua |
| Awards | 1/ Padma Shri (2003) 2/ Padma Bhushan (2015) |
Early life and education of Jahnu Barua
Jahnu Barua was born on October 18, 1952, in Bakta, Sivasagar district of Assam. His father’s name is Deveshwar Barua and mother’s name is Gunavati Barua. Jahnu Barua has seven brothers and three sisters. He studied at science stream from B. Borooah College Guwahati and also done his graduation from their as well.
Jahnu Barua who is one of the most popular Assamese film director has bees conferred with Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2015) Awards by the government of India.
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Filmography
Jahnu Barua is one of the most talked directors in today’s Assam with the achievements of directing six full-length story paintings, the various awards collected by those films, the contribution of the films at various domestic and foreign festivals, and the gestures of the sermons displayed in various interview contexts. It is hard to say how strong the foundation of Barua’s contribution in all-India fame, who once directed the best film of the year and won the best director award.
The first positive feature of Jahnu Barua’s films is that the films are the product of the sincere efforts of the director. The making of the films is very clean, there is no addition of any tasteless or meaningless elements to his films for commercial success. He makes films not only to tell stories, but also to express the director’s own thoughts. His respect for filmmaking can be felt in every frame in his each and every film. The combination of these qualities has established Barua as an avid and responsible director. He served as the chairman of the Indian Film Directors’ Association in 1993.
Some of his notable films are – Aproopa (1982), Papori (1986), Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987), Bonani (1990), Firingoti (1992), Xagoroloi Bohu Door (1995), Maine Gandhi ko Nahi Mara (2005), Konikar Ramdhenu (2003), Baandhon (2012), Pokhi (2000), Ajeyo (2014), Tora (2004), Mimbai Cutting (2010) etc. He also also directed various Hindi films. Some of them are – Apeksha (Hindi version of Aparoopa) (1984), Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005), Mumbai Cutting (Anjane Dost Segment) (2010), Har Pal etc.
Awards and honours
Jahnu Barua is awarded with various awards. Some of the awards received by him are as follows:
- Padma Shri Award in 2003
- Padma Bhushan Award in 2015
- National Award for Best Film in Assamese for Aparoopa in 1983
- National Award for Best Picture (1987) for Halodhiya Choraye Baodhan Khai
- Best Director for Hagoroloi Bohu Door (1996)
- International Fipresci Award for Hagoroloi Bohu Door (1996)
- Bhupen Hazarika National Award in 2012 etc.
FAQs
1. When and where was Jahnu Barua born?
Ans: Jahnu Barua was born on October 18, 1952, in Bakta, Sivasagar district of Assam.
2. What is the father’s and mother’s name of Jahnu Barua?
Ans: His father’s name is Deveshwar Barua and mother’s name is Gunavati Barua.
3. What is Jahnu Barua’s wife’s name?
Ans: Gayatri Barua.
4. When did Jahnu Barua was awarded with Padma Shri Award?
Ans: In 2003, Barua was awarded with Padma Shri Award.
5. When was Jahnu Barua was awarded with Padma Bhushan Award?
Ans: In 2015, Barua was awarded with Padme Bhushan Award.
6. Name some of the notable films directed by Jahnu Barua.
Ans: Some of his notable films are – Aproopa (1982), Papori (1986), Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987), Bonani (1990), Firingoti (1992), Xagoroloi Bohu Door (1995), Maine Gandhi ko Nahi Mara (2005), Konikar Ramdhenu (2003), Baandhon (2012), Pokhi (2000), etc.
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