Private Project

The Barren Bride

In rural Assam, India, a girl’s onset of menstruation is celebrated publicly through elaborate rituals symbolising her readiness for childbearing and marriage. But the young Gunati suffers from a disease that obstructs menstruation, placing her in a pitiable, degrading situation. She faces a dilemma, when, despite her condition, a young man proposes marriage. The film poignantly conveys Gunati’s alienation and ostracisation, presenting a woman’s perspective in a strictly patriarchal society.

  • Jadab Mahanta
    Director
  • Prodip Borah
    Writer
  • Jadab Mahanta
    Producer
  • Prodip Borah
    Producer
  • Apurba Jiban Borah
    Producer
  • Uma Da Cunha
    Producer
  • Dr. Subasana Mahanta
    Producer
  • Prodip Borah
    Key Cast
    "Kadam"
  • Pradipta Hazarika
    Key Cast
    "Gunati"
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Rukuni Koina
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Genres:
    Drama
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 30 minutes 33 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    June 30, 2019
  • Country of Origin:
    India
  • Country of Filming:
    India
  • Language:
    Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16.9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Jadab Mahanta

Jadab Mahanta was born in 1990 in the state of Assam. In 2016, he took, took a Master s Degree in Theatre Art/Drama from Dibrugarh University. He now works as lyricist, music composer, actor, script writer and director. As a student, he started writing lyrics, composed songs and also acted in stage plays. In 2016, he composed and directed the music album ‘Xunor Xuleng’). He started his career as the director and scriptwriter of the plays ‘Narakashur’ (2016), ‘Chila’ (The Kite, 2017), ‘Makadunga’, (2018), among others. ‘Rukuni Koina’ is his debut film.

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