Jahnu Barua

Jahnu Barua (born 1952) is an Indian film director. He has written and directed a number of Assamese and Hindi films. Some of his notable films are Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai (1987), Firingoti (1992), Xagoroloi Bohu Door (1995), Maine Gandhi Ko Nahi Mara (2005), Konikar Ramdhenu (2003), Baandhon (2012), and Ajeyo (2014).

Jahnu Barua has been conferred Padma Shri (2003) and Padma Bhushan (2015). He served as chairman of the Indian Film Directors' Association in 1993.

Television

 * Adhikar (Right, 1988)
 * Ek Kahani (One Story, 1986)

Politics
The Raijor Dal officially announced that Jahnu Baruah had extended his support along with Assamese film actress Zerifa Wahid and lawyer Arup Borbora.

Awards
Jahnu Baruah has received the following awards:


 * Padma Shri in 2003
 * Padma Bhushan in 2015

National Film Awards

 * 2013: Best Feature Film in Assamese: Ajeyo
 * 2012: Best Feature Film in Assamese: Baandhon
 * 2003: Best Regional Film for Konikar Ramdhenu
 * 2003: National Film Award for Best Children's Film for Tora
 * 1999: Best Regional Film for Pokhi
 * 1998: Best Regional Film for Kuhkhal
 * 1995: Best Director for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door
 * 1995: Best Regional Film for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door
 * 1992: Second Best Feature Film for Firingoti
 * 1990: Best film on Environment for Bonani
 * 1987: Best Film for Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
 * 1983: Best Regional Film for Aparoopa

Chicago International Film Festival

 * 2005: Getz World Peace Prize for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door

Brussels International Independent Film Festival

 * 1996: Best Director for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door

Fukuoka International Film Festival

 * 2006 Kodak Vision Award for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

Fribourg International Film Festival

 * 1996: Audience Award for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door
 * 1996: Award of the Pestalozzi Children's Village Foundation for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door

Locarno International Film Festival

 * 1988: Prize of the Ecumenical Jury – Special Mention for Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai
 * 1988: Silver Leopard for Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai

Singapore International Film Festival

 * 1996: International Fipresci Award for Hkhagoroloi Bohu Door

Mumbai International Film Festival

 * 2005: International Fipresci Award for Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara

Sarhad (NGO)

 * 2012: 1st Bhupen Hazarika National award