Quick Info
| Profession | Director, Actress, Writer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Chhaygaon, Assam, India |
Latest News about Rima Das
14/02/2026
Rima Das's latest feature film 'Not a Hero' premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival in the Generation Kplus Competition. The film, shot in Assamese, Hindi, and English, marks her third appearance at the prestigious festival and continues her distinctive storytelling style blending intimate human experiences with powerful emotions.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 2" |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Bharat Chandra Das (Teacher) |
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| Mother | Jaya Das (Businesswoman) |
| Siblings | 2 |
Career
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| International Recognition | Village Rockstars was India's official entry for the 90th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category and the first Assamese film submitted for Oscar consideration. The film was screened at over 80 film festivals worldwide including Toronto International Film Festival. Bulbul Can Sing and Tora's Husband also premiered at Toronto International Film Festival. Rima Das has made three appearances at the Berlin International Film Festival. She has served on juries for Asia Pacific Screen Awards, Berlin International Film Festival Generation 14plus, Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival, Mumbai International Film Festival, and Zlin Film Festival for Children & Youth. She became an Academy Awards member in 2024 and is a Brand Ambassador for Toronto International Film Festival’s 'Share Her Journey' campaign. |
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Social Media
| https://www.rimadas.com/about |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She dreamt of being an actor from a young age. | |
| 2. Her journey to acting began at the age of six on stage. | |
| 3. After completing her masters, she cleared the National Eligibility Test but chose acting and filmmaking. | |
| 4. She pursued her acting dreams in Mumbai and performed in plays initially. | |
| 5. Her debut short film, 'Pratha,' was released in 2009. | |
| 6. It took her more than three years to write her second feature film, 'Village Rockstars,' and 130 days to shoot it. | |
| 7. In 2017, her movie was showcased at the Toronto International Film Festival. | |
| 8. She came to Mumbai over eight years before her breakthrough to become an actor but got drawn to filmmaking instead. | |
| 9. She is a self-taught filmmaker who works as a screenwriter, producer, director, cinematographer, and editor. | |
| 10. She is known for making indigenous and realistic films with non-professional actors. | |
| 11. Village Rockstars was the second Assamese film to receive national recognition after Jahnu Barua's Halodhia Choraye Baodhan Khai. | |
| 12. She grew up in the village of Kalardiya in Assam. | |
| 13. She manages a film production company called Flying River Films in Mumbai, which supports local, independent filmmaking in the region. |