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Papua New Guinea's 'Papa Buka' Shines at Oscars

8/28/2025

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Dr. Biju's film "Papa Buka" is Papua New Guinea's entry for the 98th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category.
The film stars Ritabhari Chakraborty and Prakash Bare, with music composed by Grammy winner Ricky Kej.
It emphasizes cross-cultural storytelling, showcasing collaboration between India and Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Biju is an acclaimed filmmaker with multiple National Film Awards.

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Story summary

Dr. Biju's film "Papa Buka" is Papua New Guinea's entry for the 98th Academy Awards in the International Feature Film category.
The film stars Ritabhari Chakraborty and Prakash Bare, with music composed by Grammy winner Ricky Kej.
It emphasizes cross-cultural storytelling, showcasing collaboration between India and Papua New Guinea.
Dr. Biju is an acclaimed filmmaker with multiple National Film Awards.