Taarikh, an Assamese-language psychological drama that examines the emotional aftermath of the 2008 serial bomb blasts in Assam, is set to release in theatres on August 22, its filmmakers announced on Wednesday.
Directed by Himjyoti Talukdar and produced by Muktismaan Hazarika and Arundhati Sarmah Baruah, the film tells the poignant story of a father navigating the depths of grief after losing his son in one of the state’s deadliest terror attacks.
Speaking at the unveiling of the trailer and the film’s title track, Talukdar described Taarikh as a deeply personal yet universally resonant narrative. “This story is personal and universal at the same time. It speaks of time, memory, loss and love — moments we often overlook,” the director said.
The 2008 serial blasts, which struck multiple locations across Assam including Guwahati, Kokrajhar, and Barpeta Road, claimed over 80 lives and left hundreds injured. The film revisits this traumatic chapter through a fictional lens, focusing not on the violence itself but on its long-lasting psychological and emotional repercussions.
Shot on location in Assam, Taarikh combines introspective storytelling with atmospheric cinematography to depict the silent struggle of those left behind in the wake of tragedy. The filmmakers hope the film will open up conversations around trauma, mental health, and remembrance in contemporary Assamese cinema.
With anticipation building ahead of its release, Taarikh has already drawn attention for its sensitive subject matter and is expected to resonate with audiences familiar with the collective memory of the 2008 attacks.
