Mumbai, March 6 Actress Sukanya Boruah has made her international debut at the Berlin International Film Festival (Berlinale) with her first film, “Not a Hero”.
The project was recently premiered at the prestigious film festival on February 14, 2026, where it received a Special Mention in 'Crystal Bear for the Best Film in Generation Kplus', by Generation – Youth Jury.
Elated about adding another achievement to her list, Sukanya shared, "To have our film premiere in Berlin, especially at Berlinale, was an overwhelming and beautiful experience. I was so glad that I later realized this was my debut film. Sitting there with the team, watching months of hard work unfold on screen in front of an international audience, was emotional, humbling, and powerful all at once. It felt unreal."
She further added that there is something magical about hearing the initial reactions in a theatre like that.
"It makes every struggle worthwhile," said Sukanya.
Directed by Rima Das, “Not a Hero” explores the lives of young people trying to find their place in the world.
Besides directing, Rima Das has also written, edited, and produced this Indian-Singaporean coming-of-age drama.
With Sukanya Boruah playing Pahi in the film, the project also features Mrinmoy Das as Rio and Bhuman Bhargav Das as Mivan, along with the rest of the cast.
The cinematography for “Not a Hero” has been handled by Rima Das and Aditya Varma, while Pallab Talukdar has provided the music.
Sukanya has made quite a name for herself through her work in Assamese cinema, along with music videos and TV series, including “Nima Denzongpa” on COLORS TV and “Sakuntala” on RANG TV.
In addition to her acting career, Sukanya has also appeared in several prominent advertisements for top brands such as Coca Cola, Caprese, Samsung, Nestlé, Nykaa, Usha Fan, and Skybags.
