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Rima Das’ Not A Hero receives special mention at Berlinale; her National Award-winning film Village Rockstars earned 10 times its budget in Assam alone | Regional News

Rima Das’ Not A Hero receives special mention at Berlinale; her National Award-winning film Village Rockstars earned 10 times its budget in Assam alone | Regional News

4 min readGuwahatiFeb 22, 2026 05:00 PM IST Rima Das’ latest film Not A Hero has received a special jury mention at the Berlin International Film Festival. The Assamese film had its world premiere in the Generation Kplus Competition, a category dedicated to stories about children and young adults. This is Rima’s third film to get a screening at the Berlinale after Bulbul Can Sing (2018) and Village Rockstars 2 (2024), and her second to receive a special mention after Bulbul Can Sing did in the Generation 14plus section in 2019. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Rima, who writes, directs, shoots, and edits her rooted, indie films, made her feature film debut with Man with the Binoculars: Antardrishti in 2016. But her breakthrough happened with the 2017 coming-of-age film Village Rockstars. After premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival, it was selected as India’s official entry for the 91st Academy Awards, the first Assamese film to get that distinction. Village Rockstars also fetched Rima her maiden National Award, for both Best Film and Best Editor. That …

Rima Das’ Not a Hero wins Crystal Bear Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Rima Das’ Not a Hero wins Crystal Bear Special Mention at Berlin International Film Festival

Acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das has won the Crystal Bear Special Mention at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival for her film ‘Not A Hero.’ The award ceremony was held on Saturday, at which the jury awarded the film a special mention. The members of the Children’s Jury Generation Kplus included Walter Moritz Arndt, Gustav Arnz, Thabani Dabulamanzi, Rosa Sophie Krasznahorkai, Vera Marsh, Emir Efe Ozeren, and Alma Sofia Villanueva Bullemer. Not A Hero was screened in the Generation Kplus Competition section last week. Rima Das attended the world premiere of the film at the Berlin Film Festival. (Rima Das (Instagram)) What Rima Das said Rima Das said the recognition is “deeply meaningful”. “Not a Hero was made by listening closely and trusting children, their quiet strength, their courage, and their right to choose who they want to become. I’m grateful to the Generation jury, the Generation team, and the audiences who received the film with such openness and care,” she said in a statement. About the film Not a Hero stars Bhuman Bhargav Das, who …

Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ gets honoured at Berlin International Film Festival| Entertainment News

Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ gets honoured at Berlin International Film Festival| Entertainment News

New Delhi, “Not a Hero”, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das, has been honoured with the Crystal Bear Special Mention at the 2026 Berlin International Film Festival. Rima Das’ ‘Not a Hero’ gets honoured at Berlin International Film Festival The film, which was “recognised for its deep connection with young audiences”, was screened in the Generation Kplus Competition section last week. The screening also marked its world premiere, according to a press release. The members of the Children’s Jury Generation Kplus included Walter Moritz Arndt, Gustav Arnz, Thabani Dabulamanzi, Rosa Sophie Krasznahorkai, Vera Marsh, Emir Efe Ozeren und Alma Sofia Villanueva Bullemer. Das said the recognition is “deeply meaningful”. “‘Not a Hero’ was made by listening closely and trusting children, their quiet strength, their courage, and their right to choose who they want to become. I’m grateful to the Generation jury, the Generation team, and the audiences who received the film with such openness and care,” she said in a statement. Set between the city and the countryside, “Not a Hero” follows a young boy …

Rima Das premieres her new film Not A Hero at Berlin International Film Festival

Rima Das premieres her new film Not A Hero at Berlin International Film Festival

Acclaimed filmmaker Rima Das premiered her new film, Not a Hero, at the Berlin International Film Festival, where it received a warm reception from the audience. The film had its world premiere in the Generation Kplus Competition section on Saturday at the 76th edition of the festival. (Also read: Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival after organisers choose not to speak on Gaza: ‘Shocked and disgusted’) Rima Das with actor Sukanya Boruah at the premiere. (Sukanya Boruah (Instagram)) Rima Das talks about her new film As per the latest update on news agency PTI, Rima said in a statement, “Not a Hero’ trusts young audiences to sit with ambiguity and emotional complexity. It doesn’t simplify experience or resolve conflicts neatly. I’m grateful it premiered in Generation, a space where children are not symbols or lessons, but fully formed individuals. That openness feels essential to how the film breathes…Walking the red carpet with the team made the moment even more special and deeply meaningful.” Rima attended the premiere with the cast of her film. …

Need support from government and exhibitors for independent cinema: Rima Das

Need support from government and exhibitors for independent cinema: Rima Das

Panaji, Filmmaker Rima Das expressed displeasure over the diminishing opportunities available for indie cinema in India and said there’s a dire need for support and intervention from the government and exhibition sector. Need support from government and exhibitors for independent cinema: Rima Das The filmmaker explained that independent filmmakers have less space to exhibit their art compared to big-budget films. “For independent filmmakers, we have very less space for us. It shouldn’t be like that we become invisible; I’m hopeful that it should not happen. I feel there should be a system, we together need to figure out what is happening and how we can balance that,” Das, known for “Village Rockstars”, told PTI. Das underscored that big-budget films always get more attention and visibility, whereas the aim should be to have some sort of balance. “I always believe in balancing things… But they’re already having commercial big cinemas, they have that kind of budget, and they’re already getting that visibility mostly everywhere… Government really needs to this kind of initiative, they should support, even …

Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, Rima Das’ anthology film My Melbourne set to release in India on this date | Bollywood

Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Onir, Rima Das’ anthology film My Melbourne set to release in India on this date | Bollywood

Indian filmmakers Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Rima Das, and Onir’s anthology of four stories, My Melbourne, which garnered praise from audiences and critics during its world premiere at the 15th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, is all set for its Indian theatrical release. A still from Onir, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan and Rima Das’ anthology, My Melbourne. (Also Read: Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Onir and Rima Das’ anthology movie ‘My Melbourne’ to open 2024 IFFM) My Melbourne theatrical release in India My Melbourne comprises of four stories exploring themes of race, gender, sexuality, and disability. The anthology features Nandini directed by Onir, Setara directed by Kabir Khan, Emma directed by Rima Das, and Jules directed by Arif Ali and creatively guided by Imtiaz Ali. The film is scheduled to have its theatrical release in India on March 14, 2025 in association with PVR Cinemas. The anthology is presented in multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Bengali, Dari, and Auslan. Kabir, Imtiaz, Onir, Rima talk about My Melbourne Expressing his enthusiasm for the project, Kabir Khan said, …

Rima Das says popularity of ‘Village Rockstars’ wasn’t reason for sequel | Bollywood

Rima Das says popularity of ‘Village Rockstars’ wasn’t reason for sequel | Bollywood

Mumbai, Filmmaker Rima Das says it was the unique narrative of her beloved film Village Rockstars, rather than its popularity, that influenced her decision to create a sequel. Rima Das says popularity of ‘Village Rockstars’ wasn’t reason for sequel Das made “Village Rockstars”, an Assamese-language coming-of-age film about a 10-year-old girl Dhunu, who befriends a group of boys and dreams of becoming a rock star, in 2017. The film toured many international festivals and was later selected as India’s official entry for the 91st Academy Awards. The filmmaker is now coming with a sequel, titled “Village Rockstars 2”, which is currently doing festival rounds. It was a pivotal moment in “Village Rockstars” that inspired her to make the sequel the scene where the protagonist Dhunu’s mother presents her with a guitar. “‘Village Rockstars’ is my most popular film. It is like a brand and people liked the film but it isn’t the reason why we made part two. Like, ‘Bulbul Can Sing’ people loved the film and the characters but I didn’t feel like continuing …

Ahead of My Melbourne IFFM premiere, Onir says ‘films like ours are not valued enough in India’

Aug 10, 2024 11:58 AM IST Filmmaker Onir, whose film My Melbourne will premiere at IFFM on August 15, says film festivals abroad give more respect to the kind of movies he makes. Filmmaker Onir, known for his work in promoting open discussions about gender identity and sexuality, is now taking his vision to a global audience. He has partnered with directors Rima Das, Kabir Khan, and Imtiaz Ali for My Melbourne, an anthology that highlights stories celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community, disability, and gender diversity. It will be premiered at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on August 15. Filmmaker Onir Also read: Laila Majnu to Raja Babu: 8 movies you can watch which are re-releasing in theatres “I knew the producer of the film and I was associated with the project right from the conception. I knew they are putting together something across countries. My entire segment (in My Melbourne) is about migrant experiences,” says Onir, known for directing films such as Pine Cone (2023), I Am (2010) and My Brother Nikhil (2005). Speaking …