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The Assamese feature film 'Rador Pakhi' (morning sunshine) has won a special jury award at the International Film Festival—Made by Women in Moscow, held from July 8-12, 2026. Director Bobby Sarma Baruah and co-producer Sulakhyana Baruah received the Super Mama Award. The film is inspired by the real-life story of Assam-based writer Sarmistha Pritam, who pursues her dream despite suffering from spinal muscular atrophy. The film follows protagonist Jyoti, an aspiring writer diagnosed with the condition at a young age, and her determination to live independently. Before Moscow, the film premiered at the Indian Panorama section of the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa (2024) and was selected for festivals in Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru, Melbourne, Thrissur, and Canada.
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The film is inspired by an Assam-based writer who pursues her dream despite suffering from spinal muscular atrophy
Updated - July 21, 2026 06:17 pm IST — Guwahati
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Bobby Sharma Baruah and Sulakhyana Baruah, the director and co-producer of the Assamese feature film Rador Pakhi, after receiving a special jury award at a Moscow film festival recently. Photo: Special Arrangement
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The Assamese feature film Rador Pakhi (morning sunshine) has received a special jury award at an international festival for women-made films in Moscow.
Director Bobby Sarma Baruah and co-producer Sulakhyana Baruah received the Super Mama Award at the festival, which was held in the Russian capital from July 8 to 12.
The producers said on Tuesday (July 21, 2026) that the recognition marked an important milestone in the film’s journey across national and international film festivals.
Festival Selections and Screenings
Before featuring in the competition section of the International Film Festival—Made by Women in Moscow, Rador Pakhi was:
- Selected for the NFDC (National Film Development Corporation) Film Bazaar Co-Production Market
- Premiered in the Indian Panorama section of the 55th International Film Festival of India in Goa in 2024
- Selected for the Asian Spectrum section of the 21st Third Eye Asian Film Festival in Mumbai
- Selected for the 23rd Pune International Film Festival
- Selected for the Indian Competition section of the 16th Bengaluru International Film Festival in 2025
In 2025, the film was also selected for:
- The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
- The 20th International Film Festival of Thrissur
- The Mosaic International Film Festival in Canada
Inspiration and Story
The director said the film was inspired by the real-life journey of writer Sarmistha Pritam, who is based in central Assam. The film revolves around Jyoti, an aspiring writer from Assam who is diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy at a young age. Despite facing severe physical challenges, her determination to live independently and pursue her dreams forms the emotional core of the film.
“Receiving the recognition (Super Mama Award) on an international platform is truly an honour and a proud moment for our entire team,” Ms. Sarma Baruah said.
Production and Cast
Ms. Sarma Baruah produced Rador Pakhi along with Sulakhyana and Basanta Kumar Baruah. Sulakhyana also plays a key role alongside Kamal Lochan, Arun Nath, and Bina Patangia.
Published - July 21, 2026 04:36 pm IST
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