Famous Personalities from Assam

Celebrating Icons of Culture, Art, Politics & More of Assam

Ambikagiri Raichoudhury - Assam Kesari A...

Ambikagiri Raichoudhury - Assam Kesari And Voice Of Assamese Nationalism
Ambikagiri Raichoudhury (1885–1967), revered as "Assam Kesari" (Lion of Assam), was a prominent Assamese poet, writer, journalist, and nationalist leader who played a powerful role in both the Indian freedom struggle a...
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Dr. Homen Borgohain - A Powerful Voice I...

Dr. Homen Borgohain - A Powerful Voice In Assamese Literature And Journalism
Dr. Homen Borgohain (1932–2021) was a distinguished Assamese author, journalist, editor, and social commentator, whose insightful literary works and fearless journalism left an indelible mark on modern Assamese society...
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Birinchi Kumar Barua - A Multifaceted Lu...

Birinchi Kumar Barua - A Multifaceted Luminary Of Assamese Culture And Literature
Birinchi Kumar Barua (1908–1964) was one of the most distinguished and versatile figures in 20th-century Assamese literature and intellectual life. A legendary name in Assam, he was a folklorist, scholar, historian, li...
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Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury - Popularly...

Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury - Popularly Known As Sheelabhadra
Rebati Mohan Dutta Choudhury (1924–2008), fondly known by his pen name "Sheelabhadra", was a distinguished Assamese writer, novelist, essayist, and thinker, whose powerful narratives and philosophical insight helped el...
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Jatindra Nath Duwara - Bonphulor Kobi (...

Jatindra Nath Duwara  - Bonphulor Kobi (poet Of Wildflowers)
Jatindra Nath Duwara (1892–1964) was a prominent poet of the Jonaki Era, widely regarded for his lyrical mastery, romantic imagery, and contribution to modern Assamese literature. Often called the "Bonphulor Kobi" (Poe...
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Chandra Kumar Agarwala - Pratimar Khonik...

Chandra Kumar Agarwala - Pratimar Khonikor Of Assam
Chandra Kumar Agarwala (1867–1938) was a distinguished Assamese writer, poet, editor, and journalist who played a pivotal role in ushering in the modern era of Assamese literature. A leading figure of the Jonaki era, h...
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Atul Chandra Hazarika - A Pillar Of Assa...

Atul Chandra Hazarika - A Pillar Of Assamese Literature And Drama
Atul Chandra Hazarika (1903–1986) stands tall as one of the most influential literary figures in modern Assamese literature. He was a prolific writer, dramatist, poet, and scholar whose contributions spanned over 100 b...
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Dr. Banikanta Kakati - The Intellectual ...

Dr. Banikanta Kakati - The Intellectual Torchbearer Of Assam
Dr. Banikanta Kakati (1894–1952) was a legendary linguist, literary critic, folklorist, and educationist from Assam, whose scholarly works left an enduring impact on Assamese language, literature, and cultural studies....
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Dr. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi - A Luminous...

Dr. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi -  A Luminous Voice In Assamese Poetry And Folklore
Dr. Nirmal Prabha Bordoloi (1933-2004) was a celebrated Assamese poet, songwriter, folklorist, and academician whose creative genius enriched the cultural and literary fabric of Assam. She is widely regarded as one of th...
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Mahim Bora - A Legendary Voice In Assame...

Mahim Bora - A Legendary Voice In Assamese Literature And Education
Mahim Bora (1924–2016) was a highly respected writer, poet, academician, and educationist from Assam, whose literary contributions enriched modern Assamese literature and language. Known for his powerful storytelling, ...
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