In the bustling chaos of Mumbai, where every frame is fought for and every voice struggles to be heard, Arunjit Borah doesn’t shout. He listens. Then he tells stories so quietly powerful, they echo long after the credits roll.
An independent filmmaker, writer, and creative consultant in his mid-forties, Borah’s journey is anything but conventional. Born in Assam and raised with a deep-rooted sense of identity and emotion, Arunjit once sat behind a corporate desk—suit, salary, structure. Today, he moves through frames and edits like a poet with a camera, crafting cinema that is deeply personal, quietly political, and unapologetically human.
From Short Films to Presidential Screens
His work defies genre pigeonholes but thrives on emotional complexity.
Take “ZIBAH”, for instance—a short film that pierced through the festival circuit with stunning clarity. Featuring powerhouse performances by Barkha Bist and Helly Shah, ZIBAH is an emotional mother-daughter story set against the harrowing backdrop of female genital mutilation. The film not only earned critical acclaim but also reached Los Angeles for Oscar consideration—a rare and courageous feat for an Indian indie short, made more with conviction than with a budget.
Then came “Midnight Song”, his debut feature—a lyrical exploration of love and identity, set in a world that feels both intimate and expansive. Critics called it a whisper that roars. Audiences called it truth in motion.
But it was “Mini”, the first-ever Sadri-language film, that marked a historic turning point—not just in his career, but for Indian cinema at large. Based on the tea workers’ community of Assam, Mini is both a cinematic and cultural milestone. It was screened at Rashtrapati Bhavan in the presence of the Hon’ble President of India, Droupadi Murmu, giving voice to a community often left unheard and placing regional and tribal narratives firmly in the national consciousness.
Among Arunjit’s most emotionally resonant works is “Joy and Sorrow: A Celebration of Life with Struggle”—a deeply moving tribute to the untold stories of resilience. This film captures the everyday battles of life with grace, honoring the quiet strength of people who find joy in the midst of hardship. It’s not just a story—it’s a celebration of the human spirit in its rawest form.
His most recent feature, “Goodbye Guruji”, produced by NFDC, continues his legacy of soul-stirring storytelling. Screened at Waves Summit 2025 in Mumbai, the film is poised for release and is already generating buzz among cinephiles who value depth over dazzle.
Into the Mind’s Maze: The Thriller Next Door
Currently, Arunjit is venturing into a space he calls his creative obsession—the psychological thriller. His next Hindi feature is in development, a slow-burn suspense rooted not in jump scares, but in emotional unraveling.
“It’s not about scaring people,” he says. “It’s about showing them the fear they already carry.”
This upcoming project promises to fuse tension with tenderness—inviting audiences to confront not just what lies in the dark, but what lingers quietly within.
✍️ Supporting New Voices and Building Stories Beyond Himself
Borah’s passion extends far beyond his own scripts. He’s currently building a pan-India writer’s lab, aimed at mentoring emerging voices across linguistic and cultural boundaries.
“Cinema should never be a gated fortress,” he explains. “It should be a community kitchen—where everyone brings their flavor, their spice, their truth.”
Through hands-on workshops on storytelling and filmmaking, Arunjit is not just teaching craft—he’s fostering courage. The courage to tell messy stories. Uncomfortable truths. Cultural memories. Silent traumas.
️ The Voice of the Margins
One constant in Borah’s work is his deep commitment to representing marginalized voices—be it tribal communities, underrepresented languages, or people battling personal demons. His cinema doesn’t ask for pity. It asks for presence—to sit beside his characters, walk with them, and feel what they feel.
In an era of algorithm-driven entertainment, Arunjit Borah remains a conscious creator, prioritizing soul over spectacle.
Assam in His Veins, India in His Frame
Though he works across India and is based in Mumbai, Arunjit’s Assamese heritage remains his emotional anchor. His stories often echo the rhythms of the Northeast—the loneliness of migration, the richness of culture, and the silent battles of identity.
“Assam doesn’t always need to be a location,” he reflects. “Sometimes, it’s a mood. A silence. A longing.”
And it’s in those silences that Arunjit Borah’s cinema finds its most profound strength.
What’s Next?
From corporate corridors to the cultural halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, Arunjit Borah has traveled far—but his journey is just unfolding. With Goodbye Guruji ready for release, a psychological thriller in the works, and a community of new storytellers growing under his guidance, the future of his cinema looks layered, lucid, and luminously brave.
In a world full of noise, Arunjit Borah teaches us how to listen—frame by frame, story by story.
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Based in Mumbai | Working Across India
️ Indie Cinema | Regional Language Films | Psychological Thrillers
Mentoring New Filmmakers Through Labs & Workshops
