The Assam Film Society, in collaboration with Jagannath Barooah University, presented the first Dr Bhupen Hazarika Lifetime Achievement Award to Premendra Mazumder at Jorhat. The award was instituted to honour lifetime contributions to cinema culture, film criticism, and the film society movement.

About the Award

• The Dr Bhupen Hazarika Lifetime Achievement Award is a biennial recognition instituted by the Assam Film Society.
• It carries:
  • Cash prize of ₹1 lakh
  • Trophy and citation
• The award ceremony is organised on the anniversary of the commercial release of Joymoti, the first Assamese film produced and directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.

Objectives

• Promote film appreciation and critical scholarship.
• Recognise individuals contributing to cinema culture and film society movements.
• Honour the legacy of Bhupen Hazarika, a legendary cultural icon of Assam.

About Premendra Mazumder

Premendra Mazumder is a prominent film critic, curator, author, and organiser who has significantly contributed to film culture in India.

Key Roles

• Vice President of the Federation of Film Societies of India.
• General Secretary of FIPRESCI India.
• Former editor of the E-Cine India film journal.

Contributions to Film Festivals

He has played major roles in organising and directing film festivals, including:

• SiGNS Short and Documentary Film Festival (Kerala)
• Third Eye Asian Film Festival (Mumbai)
• World Film Festival (Kolkata)
• Bengal International Short Film Festival

He also serves as an advisor to international events such as the Jaffna International Film Festival (Sri Lanka) and Nepal International Film Festival.

Exam Hook

Q. Consider the following statements:

1. The film Joymoti (1935) was the first Assamese film and was directed by Jyoti Prasad Agarwala.
2. The Dr Bhupen Hazarika Lifetime Achievement Award is given annually for contributions to Assamese cinema.
3. The Federation of Film Societies of India promotes film culture and film society movements in the country.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only

One-line Wrap:
The Dr Bhupen Hazarika Lifetime Achievement Award celebrates the legacy of Assamese cinema while recognising lifelong contributions to film culture and criticism in India.

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