film took place from 4 January 2013 near Dhola in Sadiya and later in Tinsukia. Rupam Chetia went through training for four months before filming. In the original novel by Arun Sharma, there was a grandson instead of a granddaughter of Gojen. According to director Jahnu Barua, "the male character, Keot, sees the past while the girl is progressive through whom Keot sees a ray of hope, again." Barua also mentioned that it was inspired from his mother who studied only till class two but managed 11 children and the household. Release The film was released in Assam on 3 January 2014. Before the release, Ajeyo was screened at two film festivals. The film was first screened at 15th Mumbai Film Festival, which was held from 17 to 24 October 2013. Later it was screened at 6th Bengaluru International Film Festival, which was held from 26 December 2013 to 2 January 2014. Ajeyo was also screened at Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2014 held from 1 to 9 February 2014. Critical response Ajeyo has received positive reviews. The performances of Rupam Chetia and Jupitora Bhuyan were highly praised. Accolades Ajeyo received eleven Prag Cine Awards nominations and won in two categories including Best Film. It was also awarded as Best Feature Film in Assamese in 61st National Film Awards. Preceding Baandhon, it was the second consecutive win for director Jahnu Barua in this category. It was also the 12th National Award for Barua. Ajeyo was also included in the "Special 10 of the Year (2014)" list published annually by Jeevan Initiative, a voluntary association. The film made to the list due to its reflection of social situations around the independence era and people's survival struggle to face the situation in an artistically–unique style and down to earth film-making. References External links Indian drama films Films based on Indian novels Films set in Assam Best Assamese Feature Film National Film Award winners Films directed by Jahnu Barua 2010s Assamese-language films 2014 drama films