Newsroom, November 09, 2025: Raised in an Assam village surrounded by nature and music, Rima Das initially chased acting in Mumbai but found her calling in directing after watching global films sparked her curiosity, no school or mentors needed.
Her breakthrough, Village Rockstars, became Assam's first Oscar entry in 2019, blending handheld shots and natural light to capture rural life's quiet struggles, part of a series redefining Indian indie cinema with unfiltered Northeast stories.
The nomination brought visibility but strained ties, teaching her to set boundaries and stay kind. Now 38, Das embraces singledom, viewing motherhood as her brothers' path, and detaches from global suffering while fueling her hunger for tales of freedom and femininity. Zubeen Garg's free spirit left a lasting mark, urging her to live authentically
