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Meet mother-daughter duo from Assam who ruled the Cannes red carpet, raised the bar high at global stage; their names are...

Urmimala Boruah and her daughter Snigdha Baruah, who come from a small village in Assam, have made their way to the world-famous Cannes Film Festival through hard work and strong will.

Manisha Chauhan | May 23, 2025, 10:05 AM IST

1.Urmimala Boruah, Snigdha Baruah at Cannes Film Festival

Urmimala Boruah, Snigdha Baruah at Cannes Film Festival
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Urmimala Boruah and her daughter Snigdha Baruah come from a small village in Assam. But their dreams took them all the way to the famous Cannes Film Festival. Their story is about hard work, love, and never giving up, even when things are tough.

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2.Smiled with pride and happiness

Smiled with pride and happiness
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At Cannes, they proudly represented India and the beautiful culture of Assam. Urmimala is a filmmaker, and Snigdha is a young actress. Holding hands on the red carpet, they smiled with pride and happiness.

3.Got emotional

Got emotional
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 “We never thought we would reach here from our small village,” Urmimala said with tears in her eyes.

4.Wore a gown inspired by the banyan tree

Wore a gown inspired by the banyan tree
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Their clothes were special too. Urmimala wore a gown inspired by the banyan tree. The dress showed the connection between nature and people, with designs showing insects and tree shapes. The banyan tree stands for strength, roots, and protection, just like a mother.

5.Big dreams can come true

Big dreams can come true
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Urmimala and Snigdha’s journey is a beautiful reminder that big dreams can come true, no matter where you come from.

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