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| File:PapaBukaPoster.jpg Official poster | |
| Directed by | Dr. Biju |
| Written by | Dr. Biju, Daniel Jonerdhagtt |
| Produced by | Noelene Taula Wunum, Akshay Kumar Parija, Pa Ranjith, Prakash Bare |
| Starring | Sine Boboro, Ritabhari Chakraborty, Prakash Bare, John Sike |
| Cinematography | Yedhu Radhakrishnan |
| Edited by | Davis Manuel |
| Music by | Ricky Kej |
Production companies | NAFA Productions, Akshay Parija Productions, Neelam Productions, Silicon Media |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Countries | Papua New Guinea, India |
| Languages | Tok Pisin, English, Hindi, Bengali |
Papa Buka is a 2025 Indo–Papua New Guinea historical drama film directed by Dr. Biju and co-written with Daniel Jonerdhagtt. It is the first feature film co-produced by India and Papua New Guinea. The story explores the largely untold experiences of Indian soldiers who fought in Papua New Guinea as part of the British‑led Allied forces during World War II.
Plot
[edit]In 2010, Indian historians Romila and Anand travel to Papua New Guinea to research Indian soldiers who fought in the Pacific theater of World War II. With the assistance of local guide Sike Yuants and an elderly war veteran named Papa Buka, they traverse the Kokoda Track and surrounding villages. Discovering personal and historical stories, their expedition becomes one of emotional awakening, remembrance, and reconciliation, intertwining the legacy of Papua New Guinea’s indigenous communities who supported Allied forces.
Cast
[edit]Sine Boboro as Papa Buka Ritabhari Chakraborty as Romila Chatterjee Prakash Bare as Anand Kunjiraman John Sike as Sike Yuants
Production
[edit]Produced by Noelene Taula Wunum, Akshay Kumar Parija, Pa Ranjith, and Prakash Bare under NAFA Productions, Akshay Parija Productions, Neelam Productions, and Silicon Media. Filmed on location in Papua New Guinea, the production engaged 40 student interns from PNG universities, simultaneously providing hands-on training in technical departments such as direction, cinematography, sound, and art.
Music
[edit]The film features an original score by Grammy Award–winner Ricky Kej.
Key Crew
[edit]Cinematography – Yedhu Radhakrishnan Editing – Davis Manuel Production Design – Dileep Daz Sound Design – P. Saanu Costume Design – Aravind K.R Makeup – Anna Pangi Navara
Salient Features
[edit]Papa Buka is the first-ever Papua New Guinea–India co-produced feature film, marking a significant milestone in cinematic collaboration between the two nations and representing Papua New Guinea at major international film festivals.
The film brings together a diverse international crew, including award-winning professionals from India and Papua New Guinea, fostering genuine cross-cultural exchange and creative synergy.
It showcases Papua New Guinea’s rich cultural heritage and breathtaking landscapes, bringing its untold stories to a global audience through a pioneering artistic partnership.
Rooted in extensive historical research, the story uncovers the largely undocumented contributions of Indian soldiers and indigenous Papuans in World War II—narratives that have remained outside the margins of mainstream history.
2025 marks the 50th year of Papua New Guinea’s independence, making this landmark production a cultural milestone in the country’s journey toward global creative recognition.
Supported by the PNG Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture, National Cultural Commission, and the High Commission of India.
See also
[edit]Dr. Biju Ricky Kej Cinema of India Cinema of Papua New Guinea
References
[edit]"Official website of Papa Buka". Retrieved 26 July 2025.
External links
[edit]- India, Papua New Guinea Co-Production ‘Papa Buka’ Sets July Shoot – Global Bulletin
- Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu Joins Tiger Shroff, Sanjay Dutt in ‘Baaghi 4’ – Global Bulletin
- Ritabhari Chakraborty set for debut international project Papa Buka
- India, Papua New Guinea co-production ‘Papa Buka’ sets July shoot
- Movie "Papa Buck" will be filmed in PNG
- Papa Buka on IMDb
- PNG Haus Bung feature on Papa Buka
- Papa Buka official trailer on YouTube