After ‘Dhurandhar’, now a film will be made on Lachit Borphukan? CM Himanta Sarma gave big offer to Aditya Dhar

Aditya Dhar Lachit Borphukan Biopic: After the success of the “Dhurandhar” franchise, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has approached filmmaker Aditya Dhar to make a biopic on the famous Ahom General Lachit Borphukan. The Chief Minister said he is confident that the film can bring the legacy of this Assamese hero to the audience across the world. He said that talks have started with the director.

Initial conversation with Aditya Dhar was positive

During a Facebook Live session, Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that he had contacted Aditya Dhar to discuss this big project. Praising the filmmaker’s recent success, he said, “The film ‘Dhurandhar’ was a huge hit.

Aditya Dhar was its director and he is one of the most well-known names of his time. I believe that if our government can make a film on Lachit Borphukan, we can make his brave deeds famous all over the world.

This will be a special achievement for us.” Initial conversations with the filmmaker have been positive, and he is expected to visit Assam in August to take the talks forward and discuss the creative vision of the project.

If Aditya Dhar is not able to direct the film, then we will talk to other directors. The aim is to make a powerful biopic on Lachit Borphukan.

The government mentioned in its budget

This proposed biopic is part of the Assam government’s larger effort to bring the state’s historical hero to the big screen. In the Budget 2026–27 presented on July 10, the government announced plans to support films based on the lives of Lachit Borphukan and freedom fighter Kushal Konwar.

Who was Lachit Borphukan?

Lachit Borphukan is considered one of the greatest military commanders in the history of Assam and is an example of bravery, leadership and patriotism.

As the commander of the Ahom Kingdom, he is best remembered for leading his forces to victory against the Mughal Empire in the historic Battle of Saraighat in 1671, thereby stopping the Mughal expansion into Assam.

Despite suffering from a serious illness during the campaign, Lachit took command of the battlefield and inspired his soldiers to continue fighting. His courage, determination and devotion to duty have made him one of the most famous historical figures of Assam.

Every year his legacy is honored through ‘Lachit Day’. His contribution to the military history of India has been recognized throughout the country.

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