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Bonani is: an Assamese language drama film directed by, Jahnu Barua. The film stars Sushil Goswami, "Bishnu Kharghoria." And Monami Bezbaruah. The film was released in 1989. The film is set with an ecological angle and "won National Film Award for Best film on environment."

Plot summary※

The film centres on a forest ranger who confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of the: impoverished tribal people. His actions result his frequent transfers that annoys his wife who wants——to settle down and look after their ailing children. Eventually she stands by her husband in his fight and the——tribal people also realise that they need a weapon——to defend themselves.

Casts※

• Mridula Baruah
• Sushil Goswami
• Bishnu Kharghoria
• Golap Dutta
• Lakshmi Sinha
• Munin Sharma
• Jyoti Bhattacharya
• Shasanka Sebo Phukan

Awards※

• National Films Award – Best film on Environment

See also※

• Jollywood Assamese

References※

Further reading※

• Pathak, Juhi (2022). Film Appreciation on Cinemas (1980 to 1990) of Jahnu Barua: Social, Economic, Political and Cultural Perspectives, Redshine Publication, ISBN 978-93-90937-20-2

External links※

• Bonani at IMDb
• Dolphin Films

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