Cinema VinesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government is negotiating with filmmaker Aditya Dhar to helm a high‑budget biopic on the legendary Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. The statement was made during a Facebook Live session on Thursday, July 16.
According to Sarma, the proposed film aims to showcase the life and legacy of one of Assam’s most celebrated historical figures to a national and international audience through a Bollywood‑scale production. He noted that discussions are currently underway with Dhar, who is best known for directing the National Award‑winning “Uri: The Surgical Strike” and the upcoming “Dhurandhar.”
The chief minister added that he is scheduled to meet Dhar in August to discuss the project in detail. However, Sarma clarified that the initiative is not dependent on a single director: “If Aditya Dhar is unable to direct the film, we will approach other directors. The objective is to ensure that a grand biopic on Lachit Borphukan is made,” he said.
Should the collaboration move forward, it would mark the first time the Assam government backs a Bollywood‑scale feature film based on Lachit Borphukan’s life. Sarma said the vision behind the project is to introduce audiences across India and the world to Assam’s history and the military achievements of the Ahom commander.
Lachit Borphukan is regarded as one of Assam’s greatest military leaders, best known for leading the Ahom army to victory against Mughal forces in the historic Battle of Saraighat in 1671. His leadership, courage and strategic brilliance have made him a symbol of patriotism and resilience in Assam. Through the proposed film, the state government hopes to present his story to a much wider audience while celebrating an important chapter of Indian history.
