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Assamese Film 'Moi Eti Nixhasor' Nominated for Prestigious WorldFest Remi Award

The Assamese feature film 'Moi Eti Nixhasor', directed by National Award winner Bidyut Kotoky, has been nominated for a WorldFest Remi Award at the 59th Houston International Film Festival. The film, based on a true story written by celebrated author Anuradha Sharma Pujari, is a poignant exploration of resilience. Festival Program Director Kathleen Haney noted the intense competition in a record-breaking year for entries. The film has previously garnered recognition, winning an Award of Excellence at the Accolade Global Film Competition.

Key Points: Assamese Film Nominated for WorldFest Remi Award at Houston Fest

  • Nomination for WorldFest Remi Award
  • Based on a true story by Anuradha Sharma Pujari
  • Explores resilience and moral ambiguity
  • Previously won Accolade Global Film Competition award
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Bidyut Kotoky's 'Moi Eti Nixhasor' receives nomination for WorldFest Remi Award at Houston International Film Festival 2026

Bidyut Kotoky's National Award-winning Assamese film 'Moi Eti Nixhasor' earns a WorldFest Remi Award nomination at the 59th Houston International Film Festival.

"It is indeed a pleasure that we can carry a bit of Assam to the heart of the USA's Texas through our film - Bidyut Kotoky"

Mumbai, March 13

Assamese feature film Moi Eti Nixhasor, directed by the National Award filmmaker Bidyut Kotoky, has recieved the nomination for the prestigious WorldFest Remi Awards in the upcoming 59th Houston International Film Festival.

WorldFest Remi Awards has recognised amazing creatives such as Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, Oliver Stone and hundreds more in the earlier editions of the Houston International Film Festival, according to the press note.

The festival is considered the oldest independent film festival in the world, founded in 1961 as a film society and evolving into a competitive international festival in 1968.

Based on a true story, 'Moi Eti Nixhasor' is written by one of the most celebrated authors of Assam, Anuradha Sharma Pujari. It is produced by the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), and co-produced by Red River & Blue Hills.

According to the press note, the Assamese film is a poignant exploration of resilience and moral ambiguity. It follows the story of Koduwa, a cunning village thief who navigates social unrest and prejudice with wit and heart.

"This was a record-breaking year of highly qualified entries, and the competition was particularly intense for our WorldFest Juries to reach their final decisions for the Official Selections at WorldFest 2026. Congratulations!" - says Kathleen Haney, Program Director of the Houston WorldFest, in an email to Bidyut Kotoky, as quoted in the press note.

The director also expressed his happiness at the nomination of his Assamese film 'Moi Eti Nixhasor'. "It is indeed a pleasure that we can carry a bit of Assam to the heart of the USA's Texas through our film", says director Bidyut Kotoky.

"Although based in a remote village of Assam and in the not-so-distant past, this story reminds us time and again of the social and political challenges we all face in nearly every country in the time we are living in today," added Kotoky.

The film stars Pranjal Saikia, Arun Nath, Gunomoni Baruah, Dorothy Bharadwaj, Jyoti Narayan Nath, Arun Hazarika and others in the lead roles.

Earlier, Moi Eti Nixhasor (Koduwa the Nightbird ) won the Award of Excellence Special Mention at the Accolade Global Film Competition. It was selected at the highly regarded Covellite International Film Festival (CIFF) in Butte (Montana), US.

- ANI

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Arun Nath
As someone from the Northeast, this nomination feels personal. Our stories are powerful and need to be told on world stages. Kudos to NFDC for backing such meaningful content. Joi Aai Axom!
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Rohit P
Great achievement, no doubt. But I do wish our own Indian film festivals and awards gave regional cinema this level of prestige and media coverage. Sometimes it feels like validation has to come from the West first.
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Sarah B
The premise sounds fascinating. A story about a "cunning village thief" navigating social unrest speaks to universal themes. Houston's festival has a great legacy. Wishing the team all the best for the awards!
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Karthik V
Another feather in the cap for Indian cinema beyond Bollywood! The fact that it's based on a true story and written by Anuradha Sharma Pujari adds so much depth. Hope this leads to more funding for films from Assam and the Northeast.
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Meera T
The director's quote about carrying a bit of Assam to Texas is so poignant. This is what soft power looks like. Our diverse cultures are our biggest strength. Congratulations to the entire cast and crew!

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