Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Film 'Taarikh' Explores Grief and Loss from 2008 Assam Blasts
Imagine a movie that tells a sad story about the pain people feel after something terrible happens.
'Taarikh' is that movie, and it's about the 2008 bomb blasts in Assam, India.
The movie focuses on a man who lost his son in the blasts and how he deals with his grief.
The main character hardly speaks, showing how silence can speak volumes about sorrow.
The film wants people to remember and understand the lasting effects of such tragedies.
It's coming out in theaters soon and has already been shown at some film festivals.
Himjyoti Talukdar's film 'Taarikh' explores themes of loss, grief, and silence.
The film is inspired by the 2008 Assam serial bomb blasts and their lasting impact.
The story centers on Durlov Dutta, a retired man who loses his son in the blasts.
The film features veteran actor Arun Nath, who portrays a character who remains silent due to grief.
'Taarikh' is set to release on August 22 and has already been showcased at film festivals.
- Who
- Film director Himjyoti Talukdar.
- What
- A film titled 'Taarikh' focusing on grief and loss related to the 2008 Assam serial bomb blasts.
- When
- Set to be released on August 22.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- To portray the unspoken human sorrow and lasting impact of the bomb blasts.
- Film Title
- Taarikh
- Director
- Himjyoti Talukdar
- Main Actor
- Arun Nath
- Release Date
- August 22
- Theme
- Loss and grief
- Setting
- Assam, India