Papa Buka: PNG’s debut Oscar entry

Dr. Bijukumar’s Indian-Papua New Guinea collaboration, Papa Buka, marks a historic moment as PNG’s first-ever Oscar submission for Best International Feature Film. Actress Ritabhari Chakraborty expresses her pride in representing India and Bengal through her role as Romila, an Indian historian. The film explores the shared histories of both nations during World War II, highlighting cultural resilience and cross-border collaboration.