Guwahati, June 23 -- Acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Rima Das has been honored with the Best Director award for her film "Village Rockstars 2" at the prestigious New York Indian Film Festival (NYIFF).

"Thrilled to receive the Best Director award at the New York Indian Film Festival! Congratulations to all the other wonderful winners," Das shared in a social media post following her win.

"Village Rockstars 2," a production by Flying River Films in collaboration with Akanga Film Asia and Bad Rabbit Pictures Co. Ltd, features Bhanita Das, Basanti Das, Junumoni Boro, Boloram Das, and Manabendra Das in pivotal roles.

The film is set in a scenic Assamese village and tells the story of a teenage girl navigating rural life while passionately purs...