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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Rongatapu 1982<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| director = Adityam Saikia<br />
| writer = Adityam Saikia<br />
| producer = {{Plain list|<br />
* Arun Kumar Rai<br />
* Ajay Kumar Rai<br />
}}<br />
| starring = {{Plain list|<br />
* [[Aimee Baruah]]<br />
* [[Gunjan Bhardwaj]]<br />
* [[Rimpi Das]]<br />
}}<br />
| cinematography = Krishna Shah<br />
| editing = Rantu Chetia<br />
| music = {{Plain list|<br />
* Amrit Pritam<br />
* Sukumar<br />
}}<br />
| studio = BRC Cine Production<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2023|11|24}}<br />
| runtime = <br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Assamese<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Rongatapu 1982''''' is a 2023 Indian [[Assamese-language|Assamese]]-language [[historical drama]] film written and directed by Adityam Saikia in his directorial debut. Set in rural [[Assam]] during the early 1980s, the film depicts local socio-political conditions through a fictional narrative.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Chatterjee |first=Ambar |date=2023-11-25 |title='Rongatapu 1982': A turbulent tapestry of Assam’s history |url=http://eastmojo.com/entertainment/2023/11/25/rongatapu-1982-a-turbulent-tapestry-of-assams-history/ |access-date=2026-02-04 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref> It was recognized at the [[71st National Film Awards]], winning the [[National Film Award for Best Assamese Feature Film|Best Assamese Feature Film]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=‘Rongatapu 1982’ Wins Best Assamese Film at National Awards {{!}} Check Others |url=https://www.pratidintime.com/entertainment/rongatapu-1982-wins-best-assamese-film-at-national-awards-check-others-9615992 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=www.pratidintime.com |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Das |first=Tina |date=2025-08-06 |title=Rongatapu 1982 shows migrant violence in Assam. Director says it’s not political |url=https://theprint.in/feature/rongatapu-1982-migrant-violence-assam/2715425/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250806112135/https://theprint.in/feature/rongatapu-1982-migrant-violence-assam/2715425/ |archive-date=2025-08-06 |access-date=2026-02-04 |work=ThePrint |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Plot ==<br />
The film is set in 1982 in the riverine (char) areas of [[Assam]], a period marked by land disputes and communal tension. The narrative follows the residents of a small settlement as they face the threat of displacement and violence.<br />
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Morom, a pregnant housewife, deals with the trauma of a brutal incident involving a family member. Her husband, Jadab, is an orphan raised by the village who works to provide for his family. Although Jadab initially attempts to remain neutral to protect his pregnant wife, the escalating regional conflict eventually forces him to take a stand when the violence reaches his community.<br />
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The story also depicts the lives of sisters Rupali and Mala . Mala suffers from severe psychological trauma and night terrors, requiring Rupali to provide constant care. Their struggle for a peaceful life is complicated by Rupali's relationship with Madhab, an educated youth from a prominent family, as the social unrest disrupts their future plans.<br />
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Another central figure, Rafiza, represents the plight of women affected by systemic violence. Having survived an assault, she navigates a society where she fears for the future of her unborn child. The film culminates during a night of significant unrest that determines the fate of the characters and their village.<br />
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== Cast ==<br />
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* [[Aimee Baruah]] as Morom, a pregnant housewife who faces personal loss and danger as the village social fabric unravels.<br />
* [[Gunjan Bhardwaj]] as Jadab, Morom's husband, who is reluctantly drawn into the escalating regional conflict.<br />
* [[Rimpi Das]] as Rafiza, a woman caught in desperate circumstances, portraying the harrowing impact of societal violence on the vulnerable.<br />
* Kalpana Kalita as Rupali, a hardworking sister who protects and cares for Mala.<br />
* Alishmita Goswami as Mala, Rupali's sister, a character who remains silent throughout the film, communicating the trauma of past horrors through gestures.<br />
* Vivek Bora (also credited as Bibek Bora) as Madhab, an educated son of a respected village family and Rupali’s love interest.<br />
* Debananda Saikia<br />
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== Production ==<br />
The project was conceived as a period drama focusing on the early 1980s in Assam. The creators aimed to document social realities of the era rather than present a commercial narrative structure. Research included local oral histories, contemporary accounts, and recreations of period-specific settings. Principal photography took place on location in Assam. The production relied on natural lighting and practical locations, such as village homes and agricultural fields, to establish the setting.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Guwahati |first=The |date=2023-11-26 |title="Rongatapu 1982" Depicts Struggle Against Illegal Occupancy in Riverine Areas |url=https://theguwahati.com/rongatapu-1982-depicts-struggle-against-illegal-occupancy-in-riverine-areas/ |access-date=2026-02-04 |website=The Guwahati |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Release and reception ==<br />
The film was released on 24 November 2023. A critic noted the production design and its observational narrative style. The direction was described as restrained, with commentators characterizing the pacing as reflective.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Singh |first=Abhilash |date=2025-08-01 |title=Rongatapu 1982 named best Assamese film at National Awards |url=http://eastmojo.com/free-digest/2025/08/01/rongatapu-1982-named-best-assamese-film-at-national-awards/ |access-date=2026-02-04 |website=EastMojo |language=en-US}}</ref><br />
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== Awards and nominations ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|+<br />
!Year<br />
!Award<br />
!Category<br />
!Recipient(s)<br />
!Result<br />
!Ref.<br />
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|[[71st National Film Awards|2025]]<br />
|[[National Film Awards]]<br />
|[[National Film Award for Best Assamese Feature Film|Best Assamese Feature Film]]<br />
|Adityam Saikia, Arun Kumar Rai and Ajay Kumar Rai<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tribune |first=The Assam |date=2025-08-02 |title=Assam shines with five honours at 71st National Film Awards |url=https://assamtribune.com/assam/assam-shines-with-five-honours-at-71st-national-film-awards-1587082 |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=assamtribune.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
|2024<br />
|Filmfare Awards Assamese<br />
|Best Actress<br />
|[[Aimee Baruah]]<br />
|{{won}}<br />
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners of the Filmfare Awards Assamese 2024: Full List Out {{!}} Filmfare.com |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-filmfare-awards-assamese-2024-full-list-out-64892.html |access-date=2026-03-12 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|id=tt30210404}}<br />
{{National Film Award Best Assamese Feature Film}}<br />
[[Category:Best Assamese Feature Film National Film Award winners]]<br />
[[Category:2023 drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2020s Assamese-language films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian historical drama films]]<br />
[[Category:2020s historical drama films]]<br />
[[Category:Indian films based on actual events]]</div>Allen2502