Filmmakers from Bengal contribute to meaningful narratives: Romi

Manipuri filmmaker Romi Meiti, who was in town recently, feels Bengal is one of the many gems of Indian cinema.

- ASHOK CHATTERJEE

Romi is a director, screenwriter and lyricist who has worked mainly in Manipuri films. His 2021 film, Eikhoigi Yum, at the 69th National Film Awards was judged the Best Feature Film in Manipuri. The director was also judged the Best Director for the same film at the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival, 2023.

Romi said, "Bengal is a gem of Indian cinema. Filmmakers from here are contributing to meaningful narratives. Recently, I served on the jury of the National Awards, and the Bengal narratives inspired and thrilled me. There is a lot of variety," he said.

As part of the Dish TV Watcho Storyteller Conclave in the city, he talked about the challenges faced by independent filmmakers. "I was talking to a lot of new-age filmmakers and had a very interesting conversation. I have a lot of respect for them," added the Manipur-based filmmaker, who loves to watch Bengali classics by legends like Satyajit Ray and Mrinal Sen.

Though the director has a few friends in Bengal, he has not had any collaborative work with them till now.