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Anshu- Everest Calling

This documentary traces the dream of a simple housewife and mother of two and the pitfalls she faced on her quest. Despite the adversities mostly caused by nature, she held on her own and came out triumphant. Today, Anshu Jemshempa needs no introduction as she has already carved her name alongside the majestic Mt. Everest. Having scaled it twice, she endeavored to repeat it for the third time but nature had other plans. Despite the life threatening setback, she embarked on her fourth attempt only to be thwarted again by nature. However, Anshu is not one to be bogged down by disappointments and has again started harnessing her mountaineering skills for another tryst with Everest.

The documentary brings to the fore the trials and tribulations of a courageous and determined woman who had to make sacrifices on the personal front to achieve what she always dreamt of. For Anshu, scaling the Mt. Everest is not just a feat but a repetitive soul searching journey. She admits at the end that for her, this journey will never end and she will come back again and again.

‘Everest Calling’ salutes the endearing spirit of a true mountaineer for whom Everest is the love of her life.

  • Manoj Kumar Goswami
    Director
  • Parthasarathi Mahanta
    Director
  • Jaideep Mazumdar
    Writer
  • Wild East
    Producer
  • Pi Entertainment
    Producer
  • Anshu Jamsenpa
    Key Cast
  • Samujjal Kashyap
    Editor
  • Samujjal Kashyap
    DOP
  • Amiya Ranjan Das
    DOP
  • Anshu Jamsenpa
    DOP
  • Diganta Sarma
    Music Director
  • Kartik Baruah
    Music Director
  • Bharat Das
    Sound Recordist
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Documentary, Aadventure, Sports
  • Runtime:
    39 minutes 3 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 25, 2016
  • Production Budget:
    10,472 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital Full HD
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Manoj Kumar Goswami, Parthasarathi Mahanta

Manoj Goswami was born in Nagaon in Assam. He did his post graduate studies in Physics in Gauhati University.
Goswami published a series of short story collections. His literary career was recognized with Katha Award in 1994 and Sanskriti Award in 1996.
To start his journalistic career Goswami joined Assamese newspaper Natun Dainik and later became editor of other popular daily's. Goswami is currently the editor-in-chief of DY365, a satellite news channel in Guwahati. He made several documentaries for his TV channel.
Goswami was trained in USA on Media's Role in Conflict Resolution.

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Parthasarathi Mahanta is a person with diverse interests and passions. He has an abiding interest in wildlife conservation, music, acting, literature, ancient Indian philosophy and scriptures. He has co-authored two books titled KAMAKHYA and MAJULI the largest river island in the world. In his professional life as a police officer he is a foremost proponent of the principle of involving local communities in law-keeping. Of late, he has been leveraging the audio-visual media to spread awareness on issues close to his heart and to connect with the people.

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Director Statement

This inspirational film brings out the grit in Anshu a mother of two as she balances familial obligations and struggles for funds while training for the expedition to the Everest.

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This documentary is on a brave woman who surmounted all odds to master the most daunting adventure sport MOUNTAINEERING and meets the biggest challenge of setting foot on the EVEREST.