Historic North East Film Festival KICKS OFF in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 22, 2014: The much-anticipated three-day North East film festival, “Fragrances from the North East,” made history by kicking off in the national capital on Friday evening. Organized by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Govt of India), this marks the first-ever North East film festival in India. The event is being held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in South Delhi.

Inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information & Broadcasting, the opening ceremony also saw the presence of Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma and I&B Secretary Bimal Julka, alongside other distinguished guests.

 Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Information & Broadcasting.

The festival opened on a high note, with Assam’s pop icon Papon and his band, The East India Company, delivering a captivating performance to a packed auditorium.

Shri Mukul Sangma, Chief Minister, Meghalaya. 

Mizoram's renowned film, Khuanglung Run (“The Raid of Khuanglung”), directed by Mapuia Chawngthu and starring Alex Lalchhuankima, was the first film screened on this historic evening, adding further excitement to the event.

Mapuia Chawngthu, Director of Khawlung Run, along with its lead actor Alex Lalchhuankima and a Sikkimese actress, posed for the camera during the inaugural ceremony of Fragrances from the North East. Pic: BRUCE K. THANGKHAL.

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PHOTO GALLERY

A vibrant evening of celebration, culture, and cinematic excellence, 
the inaugural night was captured 

through the lens of our correspondent, BRUCE K. THANGKHAL.

Arunachal Stall.

Mizoram Stall.

Fans posed for photos with Manipur actress Thonthoi. 

Nagland Stall.

The renowned Nagaland Singing Ambassadors posed for photos the 

North East Film Festival in New Delhi. - Bruce K. Thangkhal

Famous Assamese pop singer Mr. Papon and his band, The EAST INDIA COMPANY.

The North East Festival in New Delhi kicked off with a bang, thanks in part to the energetic and charismatic COMPERES who hosted the opening ceremony. The two comperes, who brought a perfect blend of calm and vibrancy to the stage, played a crucial role in setting the tone for the rest of the festival.

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