‘Best Director Award’, for M‘laya filmmaker

Simi Khongtiang, won the “Best Director” Award for her film Ka Chithi at the Prag Cine Awards, 2024, North East India. The event was held in Jorhat on February 16, 2024. Her film in Jaintia language was nominated in three categories, namely, “Best Film”, “Best Actor (Female)” and “Best Director”.
The only Pnar woman filmmaker in Jaintia film industry said, “This is certainly a proud moment for the Ka Chithi family. There were also many films from the Northeastern region that were submitted for this prestigious film award. I am overwhelmed and humbled by this moment.”
“As a Director, this is the second time I have been nominated. I did not make it in 2018, but this time I did,” she added.
This is the first award for Khongtiang outside Meghalaya. With an aim to recognise cinematic talent from the region, the Prag Cine Award is the biggest award event in Northeast India.