Guwahati, March 19 -- Ninety years ago, on March 10, 1935, a significant historical event transpired in the remote northeastern region of what was formerly British India with the premiere of the first Assamese film, 'Joymoti', directed by the esteemed poet, playwright, and filmmaker Rupkonwar Jyotiprasad Agarwala. This landmark event heralded the beginning of the Assamese film industry, which is currently celebrating its 90th year.

To commemorate this celebratory milestone, the Cultural Journalists Association of Assam, in collaboration with the Assam State Film (Finance and Development) Corporation, organised a significant event titled "90 Years of Jonaki Yatra of Assamese Cinema" on March 10, 2024 at the Aideo Cinema Hall in Guwahati's...