Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that the state government is in discussions with filmmaker Aditya Dhar to direct a big-budget biopic on legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. The announcement was made during a Facebook Live session on Thursday, July 16.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says talks underway with Aditya Dhar for Lachit Borphukan biopic
In line with the chief minister, the proposed film goals to bring the life and legacy of certainly one of Assam’s most celebrated historical figures to a national and international audience through a Bollywood-scale production.
Talks underway with Aditya Dhar
Sharing an update on the project, Sarma said discussions are currently being held with Aditya Dhar, best known for guiding the National Award-winning Uri: The Surgical Strike and the upcoming Dhurandhar.
The chief minister also revealed that he’s scheduled to fulfill Dhar in August to debate the proposed film intimately.
Nonetheless, Sarma clarified that the project just isn’t depending on a single filmmaker: “If Aditya Dhar is unable to direct the film, we’ll approach other directors. The target is to make sure that a grand biopic on Lachit Borphukan is made,” he said.
Aiming for a large-scale historical drama
If the collaboration moves forward, it might mark the primary time the Assam government backs a Bollywood-scale feature film based on the lifetime of Lachit Borphukan.
Sarma said the vision behind the project is to introduce audiences across India and the world to Assam’s history and the military achievements of the Ahom commander.
Who was Lachit Borphukan?
Lachit Borphukan is considered certainly one of Assam’s best military leaders and stays a revered figure within the state’s history. He’s best known for leading the Ahom army to victory against the Mughal forces within the historic Battle of Saraighat in 1671.
His leadership, courage and strategic brilliance have made him a logo of patriotism and resilience in Assam. Through the proposed film, the state government hopes to present his story to a much wider audience while celebrating a very important chapter of Indian history.
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