Jahnu Barua’s “Heruwa Chanda” to Release in Theatres on January 2, 2026

Jahnu Barua’s New Assamese Film “Heruwa Chanda” is set for theatrical release on January 2, 2026. 

     Following the release of his film ‘Bhoga Khidikee’ in 2018, master filmmaker Jahnu Barua considered the possibility of retiring from the film industry. Nonetheless, reflecting on a piece of wisdom imparted by his father during his youth, which significantly influenced his artistic journey, he remarked at the recent poster unveiling and audio launch of two songs from his latest Assamese film ‘Heruwa Chanda’ held at the Kanaklal Barua Auditorium of the Assam State Museum that there is no age restriction for retirement in the realm of creative endeavours. An artiste must engage in creative endeavours throughout their lifetime and continue to do so until their death. Drawing inspiration from the profound wisdom imparted by his father, filmmaker Jahnu Barua has brought to fruition his newest film, ‘Heruwa Chanda’. Following a hiatus of seven years since the production of ‘Bhoga Khidikee’ by Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, Jahnu Barua’s latest film represents a glimmer of hope for the Assamese film industry. It’s noteworthy that Jahnu Barua has collaborated with an entirely fresh array of actors and technicians for this film. He conveyed his profound delight in working with them.

     ‘Heruwa Chanda’ revolves around deeply emotional and complex psychological dynamics within a family, showcasing the intricate relationships and conflicts that arise among husbands and wives, children, relatives, and friends. It features a talented cast including Joy Kashyap, Amrita Gogoi, Ozu Barua, Sukanya Rajguru, Dr. Arup Borthakur, Ujjal Rajkhowa, Mayukh Sharma, Audrey Hatibaruah, Ashmita Devi, Amaira Dityaa, Deepa Das, Vikram Gogoi, Dibson Lal Baruah, Dr. Narayan Sharma, along with a number of emerging artistes.

       Notably, the film also marks the Assamese cinematic debut of Jahnu Barua’s son Ozu Barua, who has already made a mark in Bollywood as well as Tamil and Telugu cinema.

    The event witnessed the unveiling of two visually appealing posters and one digital poster. The posters were unveiled by Rahul Chandra Das, Director of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Government of Assam, Dr. Alekhya Barua, Vice-Chairman, Assam State Film (Finance & Development) Corporation, and actor Kapil Bora. During the event, the audio release showcased two notable musical compositions. The first was a song composed by music director Ibson Lal Baruah, featuring the powerful vocals of Usha Uthup – a celebrated playback singer from Hindi cinema and acclaimed pop artiste – alongside Anindita Pal, a prominent singer in the Assamese film industry. The second musical piece was composed by Reeta Baruah Das, with musical direction by the emerging talent Nilotpal Bora, and performed by Ozu Barua, Geetali Dutta, and the young artiste Ashmita. 

            ‘Heruwa Chanda’ is produced under the banner of A. Mukbha Productions by Dr. Sarbeswar Sahariah, a distinguished physician and film enthusiast. Dr. Sahariah, who has been providing medical services with distinction in Hyderabad for a long time and has earned a reputation, is a resident of Guwahati and a close friend of Jahnu Barua. The film’s technical team includes highly skilled professionals from the industry, featuring Sumon Duwerah as the cinematographer, Amrit Pritam responsible for sound design, and Debajit Changmai overseeing the sound mixing. The music is composed by Ibson Lal Baruah and Nilotpal Bora, while the background music is scored by Raja Rasaily. The assistant directors are Ronald Hussain and Parismita, while Manash Das serves as the executive producer. Gayatri Barua takes charge of the production design, while Minakshi Dhekial Phukan crafts the costumes, and Arup Das brings his expertise as the production’s makeup artiste. The narrative, script, dialogue, and editing of the film were all crafted by Hue-En Barua. Hirokjyoti Pathak executed the teaser and trailer, Sachin Mohite took charge of the visual effects, Prasad Film Labs oversaw the digital intermediate and mastering processes, Mrinmoy served as the associate editor, while RA Creation acted as the co-producer of the film. Pallav Mahanta is responsible for the still photography, while Hrishikesh Bhattacharjee is in charge of promotion and publicity.

            It is noteworthy that at the commencement of the event, actor Kapil Bora and the invited guests paid tribute to Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and the recently deceased beloved artist Zubeen Garg by lighting lamps before their portraits. The stage was inaugurated by prominent producer and film distributor, Shankar Lal Goenka. The event was hosted by the film’s leading lady, actress Amrita Gogoi, along with Parismita and Hrishikesh Bhattacharjee.

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