Bonani (The Forest) is a 1989 Assamese language drama film directed by Jahnu Barua, starring Sushil Goswami, Bishnu Kharghoria and Monami Bezbaruah. The film is set with an ecological angle and won the National Film Award for Best Film on Environment.
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Plot summary
The film centres on a forest ranger who confronts illegal timber merchants and contractors on behalf of the impoverished tribal people. His actions result his frequent transfers that annoys his wife who wants to settle down and look after their ailing children. Eventually she stands by her husband in his fight and the tribal people also realise that they need a weapon to defend themselves.
Casts
Mridula Baruah
Sushil Goswami
Bishnu Kharghoria
Golap Dutta
Lakshmi Sinha
Munin Sharma
Jyoti Bhattacharya
Shasanka Sebo Phukan
Awards
National Film Awards – Best Film on Environment