Jokhini (2023)

Jokhini (2023) poster

Jokhini is a short fantasy horror film, revolving around the tale of a pregnant woman in her twenties and her encounter with a female demon-like creature, popularly known as Jokhini in Assamese legends and folklore. Malaya, a twenty-seven-year-old woman married to the love of her life Maharnav, is pregnant with their first child. She is often left to dwell in her veil of solitude throughout her pregnancy journey and is often met with disturbing thoughts and hallucinations The story turns dark when the age-old animosity between two legends, the Jokhini and the demon comes to light and the uncanny repercussions that follow.

Director: Chinmoy Barma
Genre: Horror
Runtime: 46 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bidyut Bikash Baruah
Cinematography: Ikrim Haque
Editing: Upam Mapu
Country: India
Language: অসমীয়া
Original Language: en

Keywords

jokhini

More Films by Director: Chinmoy Barma
More Films in Genre: Horror

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jokhini about?
Jokhini is a short fantasy horror film, revolving around the tale of a pregnant woman in her twenties and her encounter with a female demon-like creature, popularly known as Jokhini in Assamese legends and folklore. Malaya, a twenty-seven-year-old woman married to the love of her life Maharnav, is pregnant with their first child. She is often left to dwell in her veil of solitude throughout her pregnancy journey and is often met with disturbing thoughts and hallucinations The story turns dark when the age-old animosity between two legends, the Jokhini and the demon comes to light and the uncanny repercussions that follow.
Who directed Jokhini?
Jokhini was directed by Chinmoy Barma.
Who stars in Jokhini?
Jokhini stars Bedabrat Borah, Jyotishree RU Baishya, Dikshita Rajbongshi, Popy kalita, Hema Kumari Kalita.
How long is Jokhini?
Jokhini has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
What genre is Jokhini?
Jokhini is a Horror film.
Where was Jokhini produced?
Jokhini was produced in India.