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Borun Thokchom is an Indian filmmaker and journalist.[1][2] In 2011, he won the National Award for best debut film of a director for his documentary The Silent Poet (2011) at the 59th National Film Awards.[3][4]

In 2020, he won the Best Documentary award at the 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival for I Rise.[5][6]

Early life and education

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Borun Thokchom was born in Imphal, Manipur.[7] He completed a degree in Mass communication and Video production from the St. Anthony’s College in Shillong.[6] Before beginning his career in media and non-fiction filmmaking, he worked as a television journalist in Manipur.[8]

Career

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Borun Thokchom’s debut documentary The Silent Poet focuses on civil rights activist Irom Sharmila and exploring her poetry and personal expression amid her prolonged non-violent protest against the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in Manipur. The film received critical acclaim, winning the National Film Award for Best Debut Film of a Director (non-feature) at 59th National Film Awards for 2011, and the Best Documentary award at the 2nd Siliguri International Short and Documentary Film Festival.[6][9][3][10][11]

His subsequent feature documentary I Rise profiles Indian boxer Laishram Sarita Devi, chronicling her journey following the 2014 Asian Games controversy and her continued determination as an athlete. Produced by the Films Division of India, the film was screened at multiple festivals and won Best Documentary at the 9th Mumbai Short International Film Festival in 2020, along with the Best Film on Women (Outstanding Achievement Award) at the Tagore International Film Festival the same year.[12][5]

Awards and Recognition

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Notable credits and roles

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References

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  1. ^ "Documentary on Imphal battle selected in Indian Panorama". Hindustan Times. 2025-11-08. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  2. ^ "Borun Thokchom : Filmmaker Speaks About His Film 'I RISE'". KRC TIMES. 2020-05-23. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  3. ^ a b c "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". www.pib.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  4. ^ "List of Winners from Manipur at 59th National Film Awards 2011". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2025-11-12.
  5. ^ a b c "I Rise, film on boxer Sarita Devi, bags Best documentary at MSIFF 2020". Hindustan Times. 2020-12-07. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  6. ^ a b c d e "the silent poet a short film on Irom Sharmila synopsis by Borun Thokchom - E-rang :: E-pao Movie Channel". e-pao.org. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  7. ^ BISHWAJIT, ARIBAM (2024-11-30). "Borun Thokchom at IFFI Goa: "Passion and Preparation Key to Overcoming Filmmaking Challenges in Manipur" » Imphal Review of Arts and Politics". Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  8. ^ a b Mazumdar, Prasanta. "'The Silent Poet' — Borun Thokchom's ode to Irom Sharmila". DNA India. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  9. ^ "MYIFFI | Detail". filmguide.iffigoa.org. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  10. ^ Eng, David. "National Film Awards for 2011 - winners". Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  11. ^ a b "A documentary film on anti-military act campaigner Irom Shramila Chanu christened "The Silent Poet" has been selected for the best documentary award in the 2nd Siliguri International short and documentary film festival. "I'm so happy with the great news of my success. The festival committee informed me today to receive the award on November 27. I'll go and bag it," a proud Thokchom Borun, director of the 15-minute film said on Wednesday". The Times of India. 2011-11-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  12. ^ a b "Film on ace boxer Sarita Devi bags outstanding achievement award at TIFF". www.easternmirrornagaland.com. Retrieved 2025-11-02.
  13. ^ PIB Mumbai, Mumbai (31 May 2022). "Bonding with the subject makes documentary unique: Director Borun Thokchom". Press Information Bureau.