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Mridula Baruah is an actress in the Assamese film industry. Besides films, Mridula Baruah has acted in more than 30 VCD films, several Hindi and Assamese television series, and telefilms. In 2000, she debuted as a producer, producing a couple of serials for Doordarshan. She also produced several documentaries for the Government of Assam.

Key Information

For her valuable contributions to the Assamese film industry, Mridula Baruah was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2021 by the socio-cultural organization Asom Star.[1]

Early life

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Mridula Baruah was born in Assam, in the Sonitpur district's Sotia. Her father, Jogendranath Baruah, worked as the Outdoor In-Charge of the Pratapgarh Tea Estate. Later, her parents moved to Biswanath Chariali with their six children.[2]

Entry into acting

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While studying in 10th grade at Sotia's school, Mridula Baruah participated in a school drama competition for the first time, winning third prize. During her college days, she participated in the All-Assam Surya Bora Memorial One-Act Play competition, where she won first prize for acting. Her talent was discovered by film director and actor Abdul Majid, opening the door to her career in Assamese cinema.[2]

Film career

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Mridula Baruah’s acting career began with the film Upapath, directed by Hemanta Dutta and produced by Pramod Baruah. Around the same time, director Dwijendra Narayan Dev was searching for a new actress for his film Moromi. Actor Hiren Choudhury introduced him to Mridula Baruah, who was eventually cast in the lead role. Thus, while still in college, she got the opportunity to act in lead roles in two films. Although Upapath (1980) was her first acting project, Moromi (1978) was released earlier, making it her debut film.[2]

In 1979, her film Megh Mukti was released, where she played dual roles as twin sisters. It was the first Assamese film featuring dual roles. Subsequently, she delivered hits like Bowari (1982) and Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati (1983), establishing herself as a versatile actress. Later, films like Maa (1986) and Pratima (1987), where she portrayed older female characters, added to her acclaim.[2]

Throughout her acting career, she played a wide range of roles, from innocent rural girls to negative characters like in Hiya Diya Niya (2000). She also appeared in Bhupen Hazarika's Hindi film Kalsandhya (1997) as a guest artist with a slightly negative role. Her performances in films like Aawaran (1993), Itihas (1996), and Gun Gun Gane Gane (2002) received critical acclaim.[2]

Besides films, Mridula Baruah has acted in more than 30 VCD films, several Hindi and Assamese television serials, and telefilms.[3]

Production

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In 2000, she debuted as a producer, producing two serials for Doordarshan.[2] She also produced around ten documentaries for the Government of Assam.[3][2]

Awards and recognitions

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  • Best Actress, 1984 (By Assam Artist Association), Film: Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati[2]
  • Best Supporting Actress, 1987 (By Eastern India Motion Pictures), Film: Maa[2]
  • Best Supporting Actress, 2005 (Assam State Film Award)[2]
  • Lifetime Achievement Award, 2021 (By Asom Star)[1]

Filmography

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Mridula Baruah is an Indian actress known for her extensive career in Assamese-language cinema, where she has portrayed maternal and supporting roles across several decades. Born in 1958 in Assam, India, she debuted in the late 1970s and gained recognition through notable films including Abartan (1993), Tumi Mur Mathu Mur (2000), Hiya Diya Niya (2000), and Daag (2001), often appearing as mothers or family figures in these productions. Her work has established her as a veteran figure in the Assamese film industry, with contributions extending to television serials, telefilms, VCD films, and production work starting in 2000. She has earned recognition through various honors, including the Basant Award 2025 presented by the National Ethnic Unity Forum during a cultural event in Dibrugarh. Baruah's contributions highlight her enduring presence in regional cinema and media, where she has appeared in a range of films from the late 1970s into the 2020s.

Early life

Family background

Mridula Baruah was born on 14 April 1958 in Sootea (also spelled Sotia), a small town in the Sonitpur district of Assam. Her father, Jogendranath Barooah, served as the outdoor in-charge at the Pratapgarh Tea Estate, where the family resided during her early years. The Barooah family consisted of six children and their parents. Originally from Sootea, they later relocated to Biswanath Chariali.

Education and early acting experiences

Mridula Baruah developed an interest in acting during her school years. She participated in a drama competition in the 10th grade and won third prize for her performance. Her involvement in theatre continued in college, where she achieved greater recognition by winning first prize in the All-Assam Surya Bora Memorial One-Act Play competition. The quality of her acting in this event drew the attention of director and actor Abdul Majid, who spotted her talent and facilitated her entry into Assamese cinema. This early recognition marked the transition from amateur theatre to professional film acting.

Acting career

Debut and early films (1978–1989)

Mridula Baruah made her acting debut in Assamese cinema with the film Moromi in 1978, playing the lead role opposite actor-director Nipon Goswami while still a college student. Although Upapath (1980), directed by Hemanta Dutta, was the first film she shot for, Moromi was released earlier and is regarded as her official debut. Her next release, Megh Mukti (1979), saw her portray dual roles as twin sisters, becoming the first Assamese film to feature an actor in twin roles. She followed this with supporting and lead appearances in several films during the early 1980s, including Bowari (1982) and Kokadeuta Nati aru Hati (1983), both of which were commercially successful. By the mid-1980s, Baruah began transitioning to older and maternal characters, evident in films such as Maa (1986) and Pratima (1987). She continued in similar roles toward the end of the decade with Bhai-Bhai (1989). Her early work established her as a versatile performer in Assamese cinema, paving the way for later recognition in the industry.

Acclaimed roles and 1990s work

Mridula Baruah's performances during the 1990s earned her considerable critical acclaim in Assamese cinema, with several roles highlighting her dramatic range and depth. She starred in Drishti (1990) and Sarathi (1992), building on her earlier work with nuanced portrayals in regional productions. Her leading role in Abartan (1993), directed by Jahnu Barua, was widely praised for its emotional intensity and social commentary. The film itself received critical acclaim for its storytelling and performances, cementing Baruah's status as a prominent figure in parallel cinema. She continued to attract notice with her work in Itihas (1996), another critically acclaimed role that further showcased her ability to handle complex characters. In 1997, Baruah appeared in the Hindi film Kalsandhya, directed by Bhupen Hazarika, in a guest role depicting a slightly negative character, marking her venture into Hindi cinema. These 1990s roles collectively demonstrated her versatility and contribution to Assamese and Indian regional cinema during the decade.

2000s onward and supporting performances

In the 2000s, Mridula Baruah transitioned predominantly to supporting roles in Assamese cinema, often portraying mothers, wives, or other family members, while also occasionally taking on negative characters. She gained particular recognition for her performances in Tumi Mur Mathu Mur (2000) as Hrishi's mother, Hiya Diya Niya (2000) as the negative character Runu Hazarika, and Daag (2001) as Jayanti Hazarika. These early 2000s appearances solidified her presence in character-driven supporting parts. Throughout the decade, she appeared in numerous films in maternal or familial roles, including Tumi Mur Mathu Mur (2000), Gun Gun Gane Gane (2002), Kanyadaan (2002), Hepah (2003), Bidhata (2003), Priya Milan (2003), Kadambari (2004) as Raj's mother, Barood (2004), Rong (2004), Mazaa Mazaa (2005), Anjana (2006/2011), Snehabandhan (2006) as Rana and Raj's mother, and Damfoolor Companir Sakori (2009) as Pranami's mother. Her frequent casting as mother figures reflected a common pattern in Assamese films of the era, where she provided emotional depth to family-oriented narratives. Baruah's supporting work extended into the 2010s and 2020s with roles in Moromjaan (2013), Grajhya.... to embrace (2022) as Nibir's mother, Raghav (2023), and the completed Marfot (2025). In addition to theatrical releases, she contributed to more than 30 VCD films during this period, expanding her reach within regional Assamese entertainment.

Production and other contributions

Producing serials and documentaries

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Television serials and telefilms

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Awards and recognition

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