Who was Lachit Borphukan? Aditya Dhar tapped for biopic on Ahom hero who defeated Mughals
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced plans for a major Hindi biopic on the 17th-century Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan. Filmmaker Aditya Dhar is being tapped to direct the film, which aims to highlight the commander's victory over the Mughal Empire.
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The project reflects a broader cultural effort to elevate regional historical figures to national prominence in Indian cinema.
Legendary Ahom commander Lachit Borphukan, who led Assam's forces to a historic victory against the Mughals in the Battle of Saraighat, could soon have his life brought to the big screen. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that filmmaker Aditya Dhar has been approached to direct a grand Hindi biopic on the celebrated military leader.Speaking during a Facebook Live session, the Chief Minister said the government wants to introduce Lachit Borphukan's extraordinary story to audiences across India and the world.Who was Lachit Borphukan?Lachit Borphukan is revered as one of Assam's greatest military commanders and is remembered as a symbol of courage, patriotism and selfless leadership. Born on November 24, 1622, in Charaideo, he was the youngest son of Momai Tamuli Borbarua, the commander-in-chief of the Ahom army under King Pratap Singha, and Kunti Moran.
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