Munin Barua
Born: 1946-11-05 in Golaghat, Assam
Died: 2018-04-07
Known For: Directing
Biography
Munin Barua was an Indian film director in Assamese cinematography. Among his best-known films are Pita-Putro, Prabhati Pokhir Gaan, Hiya Diya Niya, Daag, Nayak and Bidhata. Barua is widely regarded in Assam to have been one of the directors who helped popularize and establish Assamese cinema outside the state, primarily elsewhere in India where other industries had historically dominated. In 2000, his film Hiya Diya Niya became a first 'blockbuster hit' in Assamese cinema, which helped to revive the Assamese film industry. His another film, Dinabandhu received National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Assamese in 2005.
Filmography
2017
- Konwarpurar Konwar ... (Writer)
- Priyaar Priyo ... (Director)
2011
- Jetuka Paator Dore ... (Screenplay)
- Raamdhenu ... (Director)
2009
- Abhimani Mon ... (Story)
- Toradoi ... (Director)
- Aloxuwa Mon ... (Writer)
- Damfoolor Companir Sakori ... (Writer)
2008
- Jonaki Mon ... (Writer)
- Joonbai 4 ... (Screenplay)
- Pokhila ... (Dialogue)
2007
- Uroniya Mon ... (Writer)
- Joonbai 3 ... (Screenplay)
2005
- Ringa Ringa Mon ... (Story)
- Joonbai ... (Screenplay)
2004
- Dinabandhu ... (Director)
2003
- Barood ... (Director)
2002
- Kanyadaan ... (Writer)
2000
- Hiya Diya Niya ... (Director)