In recent years the Assamese film industry has witnessed some changes, especially for Assamese actresses. They are not just Assamese actresses; they are cultural icons and ambassadors of heritage. The first Assamese actress was Aaideu Handiqui, who played the role of Jaymoti in the first Assamese film, Jaymoti, directed by Jyoti Prasad Awarwala.
Here are the most beautiful, talented, and famous Assamese actresses in recent years who have unique personalities and powerful roles in the Assamese entertainment industry.
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1. Aimee Baruah
Aimee Baruah is an Indian Assamese actress, producer, and director. She was born on 21 October 1984 in Nagaon, Assam. In the Assamese industry, she has been present since 2001. Her mother’s name is Mala Baruah, and her father’s name is Purna Baruah. Her husband is a politician and minister of Assam, Pijush Hazarika. She has two children, a boy and a girl.
She started her career at the age of 14. Prem Aru Prem is her debut film in 2002. She directed her first film, Semkhor, in the Dimasa language. She is also the first actress from Assam to walk the red carpet at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. She became the first Assamese actress to receive the Best Actress in a Leading Role award at the first edition of the Filmfare Awards Assamese. She is also a social media influencer.
Film acted by Aimee Baruah
| Film | Year | Role |
| Prem Aru Prem | 2002 | |
| Kadamtola Krishna Nache | 2005 | |
| Jetuka Pator Dore | 2011 | Radha |
| Karma ke Rati | 2013 | Laxmi Nayak |
| Pratighat | 2019 | |
| Nijanor Gaan | 2019 | Ragini |
| Rongatapu | 2023 | Morom |
Award
She won the Prag Cine Award for best actress for the film Jetuka Pator Dore in 2011. She received the National Film Award. National Film Award special mention.
2. Barsha Rani Bishaya
Barsha Rani Bishaya is an Assamese actress and folk dancer. She was born on 20 September 1983 in Guwahati, Assam. Her parents’ names are Ashok Kumar Bishaya and Happy Moni Bishaya. Her husband’s name is Bhaskar Boruah, and they have a daughter. Her debut film was Joubone Aamoni Kore in 1998. Along with the Assamese film industry, she also works in mobile theater.
She won the 57th National Film Award for best feature film in Assamese. She also won the Prag Cine Award in 2013 and 2021 for the films Me and My Sister and Ratnakar in the category of Best Actress.
Barsha Rani Bishaya’s Film
| Film | Year |
| Joubone Aamoni Kore | 1998 |
| Bukur Majot Jole | 1999 |
| Jon Jwole Kopalot | 2000 |
| I Love You | 2001 |
| Mitha Mitha Logonot | 2002 |
| Jibon Nadir Duti Paar | 2002 |
| Maghot Mamonir Biya | 2002 |
| Jumon Sumon | 2003 |
| Arpan | 2003 |
| Bidhata | 2993 |
| Ujonir Duijoni Gabhoru | 2003 |
| Kuasha (Bengali) | 2004 |
| Junbai | 2005 |
| Hiyar Dapunot Tumare Sobi | 2005 |
| senai Mur Dhulia | 2005 |
| Dhunia Tirutabur | 2009 |
| Basundhara | 2010 |
| Tumar Khobor | 2011 |
| Poley poley Urey Mon | 2011 |
| Me and My Sister | 2012 |
| Abirato Dhara | 2013 |
| Jonaki Ali | 2014 |
| Niyor Pai Mukoli Hol | 2015 |
| Khel – The Game | 2015 |
| Tumi Aahibane | 2017 |
| Raktabeez | 2018 |
| Ratnakar | 2019 |
| Rajneeti – Part 1 | 2022 |
| Guwahati Diaries | 2022 |
3. Gayetri Mahanta
She is an Assamese actress born on 14 February 1982 in Biswanath Chariali. She started her career in 1995 through the Northeast Mega Fashion Show. She is married to Pabitra Margherita.
Films
- Prem Aru Prem 2002
- Dinobondhoo 2004
- Jibon Trishna 2005
- Deuta Diya Biday 2006
- Poley Poley Urey Mon 2011
4. Rimpi Das
Rimpi Das is an Assamese actress and model. born on 1 October 1984 in Tinsukia, Assam. Apart from Assamese films, she also did Hindi and Pali serials. Binoy Talukdar is her husband, and Assamese actor Gunjan Bhardwaj is her younger brother.
Rimpi Das’s debut Assamese film was “Monot Birinar Jui,” directed by Ashok Kumar Bishaya. In the Hindi serial, she acted in Akbar Birbal in the role of Anarkali. In 2010 she entered the mobile theater Kohinoor. Her other role in Hindi serials was acting as Parvati. In the epic serial Siya Ke Ram, she also did her role as Devi Ganga in Mahakali- Anth hi Aarambh hai.
Assamese films by Rimpi Das
| Film | Year |
| Joon Tora | 2006 |
| Aami Asomiya | 2006 |
| Adhinayak | 2006 |
| Uroniya Mon | 2007 |
| Jonaki Mon | 2008 |
| Mon Jai | 2008 |
| Ochin Chinaki | 2010 |
| Poley Poley Urey Mon | 2011 |
| Karma Ke Rati | 2013 |
| Ajeyo | 2014 |
| Gaane Ki Aane | 2016 |
| DR. Bezbaruah 2 | 2023 |
| Rongatapu | 2023 |
5. Zerifa Wahid
Zerifa Wahid is a well-known Assamese actress. born in 1979 in Lakhimpur, Assam. She has been working in this industry since 1990. She had her own production company, “Zerifa Wahid Production.” She won the Mahindra Excellence Award in 2012 for acting in and producing well-known plays like The Fire and The Rain and Panchratna by Girish Karnad.
Zerifa Wahid started her career in 1990 with the Assamese film Abhimaan. She also worked in TV serials, music videos, TV commercials, etc.
Assamese Films
- Abhimaan 1990
- Atikram 1990
- Dhua 1990
- Agnigarh 1994
- Tumi Mur Matho Mur 2000
- Seuji Dharani Dhunia 2001
- Anya Ek Jaatra 2001
- Nayak 2001
- GunGun Gaane Gaane 2001
- Prem Geet 2002
- Agnisakshi 2003
- Antaheen Jatra 2004
- Kadambari 2004
- Raag 2014
- Kothanodi 2016, etc.
6. Shyamontika Sharma
Shyamontika Sharma is an Assamese actress best known for her role in Janmoni 2 in 2006. She is married to Supratim Das.
Films
- Jaanmoni (2005)
- Jaanmoni 2
- Jaanmoni 3
- Prem Kisim Kisim
- Hamar Chameli
- Jonaki Mon
- Bohagor Nasoni
- Beular Biya
- Anjana
- Maa Kamakhya
- junbai 4
- Jeevan Baator Logori
- Jilmil Jonak
- Junbai 3
7. Prastuti Porasor
Prastuti Porasor is a well-known Assamese actress. born on 15 December 1980 in Jorhat,Assam. Her father Binoy chandra sarma was former principle of Jagannath Baruah College. Her debut film was Maharathi in 1999. she started her acting career as a child artist at the age of 5. She also performed in mobile theater.
Films
- Tumi Mur Matho Mur (2000)
- Asene Kunuba Hiyat (2000)
- Aai Maram Tumar Babe (2001)
- Jakham (2002)
- Prem Aru Prem (2002)
- Antaheen Jatra (2004)
- Suren Suror Putek (2005)
- Raamdhenu (2011)
- Ahetuk (2015)
- Pratishruti (2024), etc.
8. Nishita Goswami
Nishita Goswami is an Assamese actress. born on 19 October 1982. Her parents’ names are Pradip Goswami and Actress Moloya Goswami. She is married to Sayan Chakravarty. Her debut film was Prem Rati Phula Phool as a child artist and as a lead role was in the film Mon in 2002.
She acted in theater and VCD films also. She directed many films, like Manas, The Search, Saath Jon Saki AK Joni Rakhoshi, Xantosixto Hristopusto Mohadusto, and Temples and Monuments of Assam.
Nishita Goswami Films
| Film | Year |
| Rati Phula Phool | 1988 |
| Mon | 2002 |
| Rong | 2004 |
| Kadambari | 2004 |
| Coolie | 2004 |
| Dinabandhoo | 2004 |
| Astaraag | 2005 |
| Suren Suror Putek | 2006 |
| Adhinayak | 2006 |
| Hridoy Jetia Sagor Hoi | 2007 |
| Hold My Hand | 2008 |
| Dhon Kuberor Dhon | 2008 |
| Mon jai | 2008 |
| Raamdhenu | 2011 |
| Samiran Barua Ahi Ase | 2011 |
| Rishang | 2012 |
| Mone Mur Koina Biusare | 2013 |
| Aparajita | 2013 |
| Jonaki Ali | 2014 |
| Jilmil Jonak | 2014 |
| Khobh | 2015 |
| Sohra Bridge | 2026 |
| Lokabandhoo | 2016 |
| Ratnakar | 2019 |
9. Parineeta Borthakur
Parineeta Borthakur is a television actress from Assam and also a singer. born in 1987 in Duliajan in Assam. She also did Hindi serials. She is popularly known for her roles as Sharmishta Bose in Swaragini and Anjana Hooda in Bepannah. In 2001 she started her career in the film industry.
She made her debut film, Nayak, as an Assamese actress. She launched her cosmetic brand Nyor in 2020.
Films
- Nayak (2001)
- Barood (2004)
- Borolar Sansar (2005)
- Saas Bahu and Sensex (2008)
- Kurbaan (2008)
- Jeevan Baator Logori (2009)
- Force (2011)
- Chalo Dilli (2011)
- Poley Poley Urey Mon (2011)
- Gaane Ki Aane (2016)
- The Underworld (2018)
- Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (2024)
10. Jupitora Bhuyan
Jupitora Bhuyan is an Assamese actress, born on 10 October 1985. She did her schooling at Tarini Charan Girls School and further studied at Handique Girls College. She made her acting debut through a commissioned program in Doordarshan Guwahati in 2003.
She did her first Assamese film, Hiyar Dapunot Tumare Sobi. Tumi Jodi Kowa is her Assamese musical romantic drama film. She played the lead role in the Kohinoor Theatre.
Films
- Chakrabehu 2003
- Hiyar Dapunot Tumar Sobi 2005
- Joon Tora 2006
- Unmona Mon 2006
- Tomar Khabar 2011
- Tumi Jodi Kowa 2013
- Ajeyo 2014
- Othello 2017
Television
- Meghranjani
- Pratigya
- Chameli Memsaab
- Akaxor Thikona Bisari
- Sahu Buwari
- Sinaki Xuhuri
- Nibir Mayare
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