Renowned Bollywood and Hollywood actor Adil Hussain, as well as distinguished dignitaries, honoured the occasion...
Digital Desk: In partnership with the Pandit Hemchandra Goswami Foundation, WePlanEvents organised the highly anticipated international premiere of the documentary film "The Greatest Legendary Scholar of Assam Pandit Hemchandra Goswami."
Renowned Bollywood and Hollywood actor Adil Hussain graced the ceremony, as well as other distinguished visitors, including Dr. Surya Kanta Hazarika, the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, who honoured the event with their presence.
The Indian Embassy was represented by Dr. Ravi Kota, Minister of Economics, and Mr. Jag Mohan, Minister of Community Affairs, while the State of Maryland administration was represented by Dr. Sanjay Rai, Secretary of the Board of Higher Education. The event was also attended by Dr. Rupam Sarmah, a singer, filmmaker, and White House Presidential Innovation Fellow. The event was held at the University of Maryland's famed Hoff Theatre.
Anjana Bordoloi, Commissioner of the Maryland Governor's Commission on South Asian American Affairs and Co-Founder of WePlanEvents gave a heartfelt welcome address before the film's debut and expressed her hope that it will serve as an inspiration for young people and future generations.
The chairman of the Pandit Hemchandra Goswami Foundation and Pandit Hemchandra Goswami's great-grandson, Dr. Naba Goswami, discussed the foundation's initiatives to create a digital library and translate Assamese books into English.
The head of the Assamese Sahitya Sabha, Padma Shri Dr. Surya Kanta Hazarika, emphasised Pandit Hemchandra Goswami's vital contributions to the revival of the Assamese language and literature, and Adil Hussain complimented him for helping to uphold Assamese culture.
The government's dedication to fostering Assam's rich literature and culture was emphasised by Mr. Jag Mohan, Minister of Community Affairs from the Indian Embassy.
A passionate and diverse crowd from the Washington, DC, metro region attended the event. The documentary, which was directed by Tuna Gautam and was produced by Dr. Naba Goswami and Sruti's Creation, provides an engrossing look into the life and achievements of Pandit Hemchandra Goswami.
After a great debut, "The Greatest Legendary Scholar of Assam Pandit Hemchandra Goswami" will soon be screened in other American cities, as well as in London and other nations.
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