GUWAHATI: Bhoot Jolokiya is an Assamese supernatural suspense thriller film revolving around a journey undertaken by two men, Jeebon (Mintu Barua) & Mainu Atanu Mahanta), both haunted by their past. This film is based on a one-of-a-kind story that connects the events of the past with the present.
The film’s story revolves around the past and the present life of the protagonists with the past having events that are dark in the history of their motherland. The story follows the connections between people in the past, present, and the future, and how those connections shape the lives of the characters in the film.
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The story is based on certain incidents of life that impact the choices of the characters, the beauty of human connections and how they shape our lives. The film also explores themes of uncertainty, self-doubt, and the life the main characters are leading versus the life you led, all the while connecting with the haunting beauty of the past. The film explores the idea that every choice we make has consequences, and that choosing one path means leaving behind other possibilities.
The lead actors have done a commendable job and have proved their acting skills throughout the film. The film also stars Tribeni Gogoi, Violeena Bordoloi , Adrita Parasha Mahanta, Jayashree Bhuyan, Tarulata Das, Dip Kumar Kalita and Bishal Ozha in supporting roles. The film has been shot in Tippi, Arunachal Pradesh and Jamuguri-Tezpur. The film has 4 original songs, with music done by Subha Das, The Jamming Buddies and Aparajith Sris.
The story and screenplay is written by Chinmoy Sarmah, who has also directed the film, while the dialogues are written by Neel Barman and Chinmoy. The film’s cinematography is handled by Papu Deka, who has done a wonderful job in bringing the director’s insight on screen, and the sound design by Debajit Gayan gives the film a much needed push. The editing by Hirak Jyoti Pathak is on point, while the background score by Aparajith Sris and DI Colour by Ratan Sil Sarma is worth praising.
This is the first time that a film based on the concept merging two timelines of the past and the present has been attempted in Assamese cinema, and it looks promising to say the least.
