Bhuman Bhargav Das, who plays the lead, is superb: he is Das’ nephew, while Sukanya Boruah, who plays Pahi, is a professional actor.Read at source
Not a Hero 2026 
Synopsis
Not a Hero
Not a Hero is a 2026 Indian-Singaporean coming-of-age drama film written, edited, produced and directed by Rima Das. Set between the city and the countryside, the film follows a young boy who moves from city life to his ancestral village. The film had its world premiere at the Generation Kplus section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026, where it got a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus', by Generation – Youth Jury.
- Director
- Rima Das
- Studio
- —
- Run time
- 97 min
- Language
- Hindi, English, Assamese
Reviews
2 Indian-media reviews, grouped by reception.
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Her winning, luminous latest film, Not A Hero, feels scaled up but has the heart, fragility, melancholy and hope of her best work.Read at source
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Technical specs
- Run time
- 97 min
- Language
- Hindi, English, Assamese
- Country
- IN
- Director
- Rima Das
Trivia
- The film was written, edited, produced, and directed by Rima Das.
- The movie had its world premiere at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on 14 February 2026.
- The film received a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus' from the Generation – Youth Jury.
- Eleven-year-old Bhuman Bhargav Das plays the lead role of Mivan.
- Sukanya Boruah portrays the character of Pahi, Mivan's young aunt.
- Mrinmoy Das is cast in the role of Rio.
