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Khasi Cinema is the term used to refer to theKhasi language film industry based inShillong inMeghalaya, India.
In 1981,Hamlet Bareh Ngapkynta's filmKa Synjuk Ri ki Laiphew Syiem became the first ever film to be made inKhasi language. In 1984, Ardhendu Bhattacharya's filmManik Raitong became the first ever colour film in Khasi language.[1] The film industry later suffered due to militancy in the state ofMeghalaya.
After 2000s, when militancy in the state came down drastically, a market for entertainment and movies opened up. Many short films and telefilms began being produced in Khasi. The production of feature films in Khasi got a major fillip after entry of national award-winning filmmakers likePradip Kurbah.[2][3][4]
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