Guwahati: The first Assamese feature film, Joymoti was featurd on this day in 1935. It was based on the life of Joymoti Konwari, a celebrated princess and the wife of Tai-Ahom Prince Gadapani who endured terrible suffering but never divulged the whereabouts of her exiled husband.
The principal character expertly portrayed by Aideu Nilambar Handique displayed the event of political instability in the 17th-century Ahom kingdom. The film was directed and produced by freedom fighter and cultural pioneer Jyotiprasad Agarwala.
She has been portrayed as a skilled state builder who is quietly dignified and unwaveringly dedicated to the tradition and welfare of her people. The film’s magnificent editing, performances and cinematography mark the arrival of a culturally based genre that has been carefully selected via a trained perspective.
Joymoti is based on Lakshminath Bezbaroa’s renowned Assamese play, “Joymoti Kunwari,” from 1914. Bezbaroa was a key player in the revival of Assamese culture and his role are famous for bringing important personalities and events from Assamese history to a wider audience.
It’s important to remember that Jyotiprasad Agarwala was an Assamese cultural visionary whose works included political activism, theatre, film, music and poetry. His debut movie, “Joymoti,” was created with the goal of honouring the Assamese people’s rich history, distinctive cultural heritage and customs.