Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah: First Indian Mother-Daughter Pair at Cannes

Urmimala & Snigdha Baruah: First Indian Mother-Daughter Pair at Cannes

May 22, 2025 Khushi Kumari

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Their film, Journey, intertwines Assamese folklore with contemporary narratives, highlighting regional stories on an international platform

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