Imphal: The documentary titled – I RISE, based on the life of ace boxer Laishram Sarita Devi, has won the 'Best film on Woman, outstanding achievement award' in the Tagore International Film Festival, (TIFF) held at West Bengal. The 52-minute documentary is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker and journalist Borun Thokchom. I RISE, is a Films Division, Mumbai production.
TIFF is a monthly live screening international event. In each month, the world film industry specialists announce 20 Officially selected films in various categories and one of those films receives the 'Best of the Category' award. In the 10th season of TIFF, 'I RISE' won the 'Best film on Woman, outstanding achievement award.'
The documentary film has already won the Best Documentary Film on Sports and Best Audiography at the 13th Manipur State Film Awards 2020.
The film is about the life of Sarita Devi, an eight-time Asian Championship medalist. Her life has been filled with ups and downs, however, she has never looked behind, and worked hard to become a celebrated sports star of the country.