How Aimee Baruah rocked Cannes with her silk attire and cinema
Aimee Baruah is not just an actor, but also a filmmaker and a cultural ambassador. She made her debut at the Cannes Film Festival last year with her film Semkhor, a Dimasa-language drama that won two national awards. She also made a statement with her outfit, a Mekhela chador, a traditional Assamese attire that she wore with pride and elegance.
Aimee Baruah directed, produced and acted in the film Semkhor, which means ‘the first ray of the sun’ in Dimasa language, is a film that explores the lives and struggles of the people living in the remote hills of Assam. the film was shot entirely in natural locations with local actors. The film received critical acclaim and appreciation from the festival circuit, and Aimee became the first actor from Assam to make her debut at Cannes.
Aimee Baruah also wanted to showcase the rich tradition and heritage of her home state Assam through her fashion choices. She wore a Mekhela chador, a two-piece silk garment that is worn by women during weddings and important celebratory functions. She procured it locally from women artists and weavers from Jalukbari, Assam. She said that she wanted to promote the handloom industry and the artistry of the women who make these beautiful outfits.
Aimee Baruah received a lot of positive responses from the media and the public for her film and her fashion. She said that she was happy to represent her culture and her people on the global stage. She also said that she hoped to inspire more filmmakers and actors from Assam and other northeastern states to pursue their dreams and showcase their stories to the world.
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