Shillong, April 25 -- Two-time National Film Award (India) winner and self-taught filmmaker, Pradip Kurbah from Meghalaya, won two major honours at the Moscow International Film Festival (MIFF) 2025 for his Khasi film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng.'
Kurbah's film 'Ha Lyngkha Bneng', or 'The Elysian Field' in English, tells the story of a secluded village in Meghalaya gradually being deserted due to urban migration. It explores themes of loneliness, resilience, and the strength of human connections through the lens of friendship and survival.
Filmed over two years in and around Sohra, Meghalaya, Ha Lyngkha Bneng captures the region's landscapes and cultural richness.
The journey of Ha LyngkhaBneng began in 2020 when it was selected for both the...