“AANK-A Creative Line is a contemporary theatre collective based in Guwahati, Assam, India, founded in 2008, committed to Assam’s cultural heritage and innovative performance practice at the intersection of indigenous traditions, physical theatre and contemporary dramaturgy. Beginning with Xunor Xing Thoka Ghariyalar Choku, the group has created critically acclaimed productions such as: Imaan Imaan Paani, Bhukar Xadhu: The Myth of Hunger, Erikoti-Mirikoti: The Butterfly Effect, Eréndira’s Metamorphosis, Alice in Assam, A River’s Tale, and Premar Dolna (Swings of Love), presented nationally and internationally.

AANK-A Creative Line is the founder of the Bhullung–Bhuthur International Theatre Festival (BBITF) and launched the Bo-Chang International Theatre Festival (BCITF), expanding its curatorial practice across Assam. The collective maintains a sustained association with the Colombo International Theatre Festival (CITF) within a parallel festival framework, strengthening long-term South–South theatre exchange. From 2026, Makassar, Indonesia, joins this growing network, extending cultural collaboration among India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Through productions, festivals and intercultural collaborations, AANK-A Creative Line continues to position Assam within global contemporary theatre discourse, using performance as a medium for dialogue, empathy and social transformation.”