Sikkim’s Tribeny Rai leads Northeast Cinema Dialogue on national stage

MUMBAI,  (IPR): The Government of Sikkim takes immense pride in acknowledging the recent national representation of acclaimed Sikkimese filmmaker Tribeny Rai, who was invited to serve as the moderator at  the prestigious WORLD AUDIO VISUAL & ENTERTAINMENT SUMMIT (WAVES 2025)–Connecting Creators, Connecting Countries organised by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, and supported by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC), being held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai.

The panel, titled ‘Challenges and Prospects of Cinema in North East India,’ brought together some of the most distinguished cinematic voices from the north east region, including Padma ShriJahnu Barua from Assam, Dominic Sangma from Meghalaya, and Haobam Paban Kumar from Manipur, among other eminent participants, further affirming Tribeny Rai’s growing stature as a visionary and creative voice from Sikkim.

At a juncture where authentic regional representation holds vital significance, Tribeny Rai has, with quiet determination and unwavering commitment, consistently amplified Sikkimese narratives through cinema grounded in the region’s landscape, cultural identity, and lived experiences.

Her presence on such significant platforms is not born of privilege or appointment, but earned through merit, meaningful contribution, and national recognition.

Sikkim’s creative landscape continues to thrive, led by sincere and driven artists like Tribeni Rai, who has not only represented the State with dignity and nuance but has also carved a place for Sikkim on the national and international cinematic map through her films, curatorial efforts, and sustained engagement in serious film discourse.

In a State as culturally rich as Sikkim, representation must stem from genuine action, contribution, and earned regard—not self-asserted or misplaced claims.

The Government of Sikkim reiterates its steadfast commitment to uplifting authentic artistic voices, and proudly recognizes Tribeny Rai as one of the foremost torchbearers of Sikkimese and Northeast cinema today.