About TDF Session 235
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About Mikhail Marak (NOKPANTE)
music composer, songwriter, sound designer
Nokpante Productions
Tura, Meghalaya
Mikhail Marak is a composer, songwriter, sound designer, producer, and filmmaker from Tura, Meghalaya. An alumnus of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI), Kolkata, and the Asian Film Academy, Busan, he is the founder of Nokpante Productions, a creative house he established in 2014.
Known for blending traditional Garo sounds with contemporary music, Mikhail performs under his artist name NOKPANTE, touring globally across Japan, Bangladesh, and Singapore. His compositions—such as Jakgitel (A Prayer for Peace), Hai Chena, and the Me·Gong Festival Theme Song—carry messages of identity, community, and cultural revival.
A recipient of multiple national and international recognitions—including the National Students Film Award for Best Sound Design and the VIMA Malaysia Music Award—Mikhail continues to push the boundaries of sound and storytelling from Northeast India to the world stage.