Hyderabad: At the Telangana–Assam–North East Connect event, Dr. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Assam, delivered one of the most impactful addresses of the evening, positioning the newly signed MoU between the Assam and Telangana film corporations as a milestone in India’s cultural integration.
Speaking moments after the formal exchange of the MoU in the presence of Hon’ble Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Dr. Chakravarthy described the agreement as a “landmark step towards building a long-term creative bridge” between Telangana and the North-East.
North-East: A Talent Powerhouse Hidden in Plain Sight
Dr. Chakravarthy said that while the North-East is often perceived as distant, it is in fact a reservoir of extraordinary artistic talent, particularly in music.
“Much of Bollywood and even Tollywood’s music is powered by the unseen talent of the North-East,”
he remarked, underscoring the region’s deep creative roots.
He emphasized that cultural expression in the North-East is not event-based—but woven into everyday life.
“When we celebrate Bihu or Juhur, it is not a gathering of a few hundred dancers.
It is 15,000 performers — world-scale celebrations.”
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A Personal Journey: Janmabhoomi and Karmabhoomi
In an emotional reflection, Dr. Chakravarthy called this collaboration a journey connecting his Janmabhoomi (Telangana) and Karmabhoomi (North-East).
“As the Governor says, the North-East is the land of art, and Telangana is the land of science.
This MoU is a beautiful marriage of art and science.”
He noted that the partnership aligns with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of the North-East as India’s future growth engine and the gateway to Southeast Asia.
Beyond Film Tourism: A Deep, Multidimensional Partnership
Dr. Chakravarthy clarified that the MoU is not limited to enabling film shoots or tourism.
It aims for larger and sustained collaborations, including:
- Joint film productions
- Exchange of filmmakers and artists
- Workshops and hands-on training
- Youth-focused skill development
- Cultural festivals across states
He said the initiative gives filmmakers access to untouched landscapes, strong ethnic identities, and vibrant storytellers who can add new depth to Indian cinema.
Invitation to Filmmakers: Explore the Unexplored
Encouraging filmmakers from Telangana and across India to explore the region, he said:
“From the land of Kamakhya to icons like S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, this is a partnership between two culturally powerful regions.”
He invited directors, actors, producers, and writers to experience the breathtaking biodiversity hotspots and culturally rich villages of the North-East.