Phokotia Tales is an Assamese comedy feature by Tarunabh Dutta of TD Film Studio, Guwahati. He wrote, directed, shot and edited it, and did its visual effects. It is a spoof of the trends and habits of young people in Assam, told through characters whose lives cross in silly situations. The full film runs 1 hour and 25 minutes and was released on YouTube on 17 September 2017.
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What the film is about
“Phokotia” is Assamese slang for cheap, silly antics. The film laughs at them: show-offs, would-be heroes, office flirts, blind dates and lovers who try too hard.
The twelve episodes
Phokotia Tales began as a comedy web series. Watch the episodes on YouTube:
- Episode 1: Shooting Star
- Episode 2: Romeo No Juliet
- Episode 3: Air Hostess
- Episode 4: Bromance
- Episode 5: Tharki Boss
- Episode 6: Blind Date
- Episode 7: Herogiri
- Episode 8: Victim of Love
- Episode 9: Fiancee
- Episode 10: The Lover
- Episode 11: Bromance Reload
- Episode 12: Happy Ending
Disco Khoini
Disco Khoini is the comedy song from Phokotia Tales, a parody of music-video clichés. Arunav Das sings it, and Himakhi Dutta choreographed it. It has more than 46,000 views.
A cast from the studio’s acting workshop
Every role in Phokotia Tales is played by students of the studio’s acting workshop. The film was made to show what they had learned.
Behind the scenes
The making-of film follows the shoot and the edit.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Phokotia Tales?
The full film is free to watch on the TD Film Studio YouTube channel, and it is embedded on this page. The twelve episodes are on the channel too.
What does “Phokotia” mean?
Phokotia is Assamese slang for cheap, silly antics. The film pokes fun at them.
Is Phokotia Tales a film or a web series?
Both. It began as a twelve-episode comedy web series, and the episodes were joined into a feature film of 1 hour 25 minutes, released on 17 September 2017.
Who acted in Phokotia Tales?
Every role is played by students of the studio’s acting workshop.
Who made Phokotia Tales?
Tarunabh Dutta wrote, directed, shot and edited it, and did its visual effects.
More from the studio
Watch the Assamese features Adhorua and My Love is Vengeance, or see every film on our films page. To train as an actor, see our acting page.