3rd National Ho Film Festival Celebrates Tribal Art and Culture in Jamshedpur

Chief Minister Champai Soren Pledges Support for Films in Tribal Languages

The 3rd National Ho Film Festival, held at XLRI Auditorium in Jamshedpur, showcased the rich tribal art, culture, and languages of Jharkhand, with Chief Minister Champai Soren pledging government support for films in tribal languages.

JAMSHEDPUR – The 3rd National Ho Film Festival, organized by the All India Ho Association, celebrated the vibrant tribal art, culture, and languages of Jharkhand at the XLRI Auditorium in Jamshedpur.

Chief Minister Champai Soren, who graced the occasion, emphasized the importance of film production in tribal languages, stating that it provides a platform for tribal artists to showcase their talent.

Soren assured the gathering that the state government would fully cooperate in the production of films in tribal languages and in promoting artists, recognizing the significance of preserving and enriching Jharkhand’s unique cultural heritage.

The Chief Minister Honored tribal artists and congratulated the All India Ho Association for successfully organizing the festival, which saw the participation of film producers, directors, actors, and actresses from Jharkhand and Odisha.

The event featured a colorful award ceremony, with accolades given for Best Film, Best Actor, Best Actress, and various other categories in feature films, short films, and music albums.

Writer and social worker Budhan Singh Hessa was conferred with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to literature and social work, and for his efforts in promoting the Ho language and culture.

The festival also witnessed captivating dance performances by various groups from Jamshedpur, Odisha, Rangpur, West Bengal, Ranchi, and Chaibasa, adding to the cultural extravaganza.

The successful organization of the 3rd National Ho Film Festival highlights the commitment of the All India Ho Association and the state government in preserving and promoting the rich tribal heritage of Jharkhand through the medium of cinema.

National “Ho” Movie Winners List

Best Film – Bar Bita Hasa Lagid
Best Director- Manoranjan Purti-Birla
Best Story-Dobro Puriti-Bar Bita Hasa Lagid-
Best Actor – Arbin Tiu – Bar Bita Hasa Lagid
Best Actress – Parbathi Suri – Pagan Ponai
Best Supporting Male- Satish Badaik – Birla
Best Supporting Female- Sushanti Boypai- Bar Bita Hasa Lagid
Best Lyrics-Lakshman Babu -Pagun Ponai
Best Background Music -Nipen Demata -Bar Bita Hasa Lagid
Best Singer Male- Lalita Bagche- Birla
Best Singer Female- Meena Banara – Pagun Ponai
Best Choreographer – Ramdas Manikpuri
Best Camera- Ajay Kumar – Birla
Best Editor-Shiva Biruva -Bar Bita Hasa Lagid
Best Comedy- Marshall Godsora-Birla
Best Negative Role- Ramdas Manikpuri- Birla
Jury Award – Michael Yorke – People of the Rice Pot. (Read also below)

National Ho Short Film Winners List

Best Short Film – Sindoori
Best Short Story- Shyam Koodada- Dulad Torang Ando Misse
Best Short Actor-Karan Hembrom-Sindoori
Best Short Actress- Deepti Hessa – Sindoori
Best Short Director- Deepak Singh Bari- Sindoori
Best Short Cameraman-Shiva Angarai-Sindoor
Best Short Editor- A Krishna Hembrom -Deshauli
Best Makeup – Minu Banra – Bidi
Best Background Music -Pradhan Tamsoy -Duld Torang Ando Misse
Best Jury Award- Shushanti Hembrom-Duld Torang Ando Misse

“yes” Music Album Winners ListBest Music Album (Traditional)- Buru Biter

Best Music Album (Modern) – Moy Moy
Best Actor – Raj Kumar Purti – Buru Kuti 2.0
Best Actress -Pinky Munda-Dil Rini Dhadak
Best Director-Puriti Star-Moy Moy
Best Lyrics -Arun Mundari and Turi Gilua -Buru Biter
Best Male Singer- Purti Star -Super Model
Best Female Singer- Bharti Purti-Joka Joka Nepal
Best Choreographer -Chhotu Lohar -Facebook Rani
Best Cameraman- Tom Babu – Buru Kuti 2.0
Best Editor – R. B. K – Madkam Rashi
Best Makeup – Akshay Purti – Buru Kuti 2.0
Best Stylish Music Album – Kudi Aam Gaye
Special Public Choice and Jury Award – Nirmala Kisku
Jury Award – Dulad Rhea Saar and Juwan Boyce.