Guwahati: Popular singer from Assam Papon has now turned into a filmmaker and is currently producing two movies at once in the Northeast.
The two movies that Papon has been working on for the past four years are “The Land of the Sacred Beats” and “The Mystical Brahmaputra – A Musical Story.”
Talking about the films, Papon said, “Everyone knows my love towards India, and especially the Northeast. I feel responsible to take the Northeast to the rest of the world.”
“The experience of making films like this is life-changing. We have been travelling for years for research and shooting. I hope through this film we are not only able to boost tourism and culture but also promote its beautiful stories,” he said.
He was invited to the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in his capacity as Assam’s Cultural Ambassador.
Papon’s productions’ teasers were unveiled at the March du Film’s India Pavilion to honour cinemas with Assamese roots.
The films are produced by Papon and directed by Parashar Baruah. The two have been exploring the entire Northeast to document its diversity, way of life, crafts, and stories.