This opportunity is “a dream come true” for any filmmaker
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REGIONAL, May 11, 2024: Ahead of its official release on June 28 nationwide, Kooki, a Hindi feature film made in Assam, will be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024. The screening of Kooki will take place on May 21 at 11:30am (local time) at Palais H. 
Producer Dr Junmoni Devi Khound expressed her gratitude and honour for the opportunity to showcase her debut feature film at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in 2024. She believes that this platform not only celebrates cinematic art, but also amplifies the voices that dare to speak on vital global issues.
Kooki addresses a topic that urgently demands international attention and dialogue, making its presentation at Cannes particularly significant. The subject of the film deserves a global audience, as it calls for awareness and impactful legal amendments.
This opportunity is “a dream come true” for any filmmaker, and Dr Khound is immensely thankful for the chance to bring her story to such a renowned stage. Kooki features many established Bollywood actors and Assamese artists who have worked in the Bollywood industry.
The cast includes Ritisha Khound, Rajesh Tailang, Dipannita Sarma, Ritu Shivpuri, Devoleena Bhattacharya, Bodhisatwa Sarma, Kamal Lochan, Bibhuti Bhushan Hazarika, Preeti Kangkana, Ranjib Lal Borah and many others. The movie also features songs by Bollywood singers Suniddhi Chauhan, Divya Kumar, Mohammad Faiz, and Krittika Sharma from Assam.
Director Pranab J Deka and his team are thrilled about the selection of their movie for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
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