Playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and filmmaker (1903–1951)

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala

1903–1951, born Dibrugarh district, writes in Assamese, writer

Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was a noted Indian playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and film maker from Assam. He was deeply revered for his creative vision and output and is popularly called the Rupkonwar of Assamese culture. In fact, he is regarded as the founder of Assamese cinema for Joymoti (1935). He was also active as freedom fighter and involved in India’s independence movement Quit India Movement. His death day anniversary is observed as Silpi divas his honour.

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