Famous Personalities from Assam

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

Zubeen Garg - The Musical Legend From As...

Zubeen Garg - The Musical Legend From Assam
Zubeen Garg, a name synonymous with modern Assamese music, is a multifaceted Indian singer, music director, composer, lyricist, and actor who has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions. Born on November 18, 197...
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Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma - Visionary Lead...

Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma - Visionary Leader & Dynamic Chief Minister Of Assam
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the current and 15th Chief Minister of Assam, is widely recognized for his bold administrative reforms, development-driven leadership, and transformative vision for Northeast India. Since assumin...
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Sarbananda Sonowal - From Student Leader...

Sarbananda Sonowal - From Student Leader To Assam 14th Chief Minister
Sarbananda Sonowal, born on October 30, 1962, in Chabua Molok Gaon, Dibrugarh district of Assam, is a prominent political figure in Indian politics. He was born into a farming family to Late Shri Jibeswar Sonowal and Smt...
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Khagen Mahanta - The Legendary Bihu Samr...

Khagen Mahanta - The Legendary Bihu Samrat Of Assam
Khagen Mahanta, popularly revered as the Bihu Samrat of Assam (King of Assamese Bihu Songs), was a towering figure in the world of Assamese folk music. He was born on 17th August 1942 in Aamtala Gajala Satra, near Jajari...
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Hiuen-tsang Or Hiuwen Chang

Hiuen-tsang Or Hiuwen Chang
Hiuen-Tsang's Visit to Kamarupa: A Glimpse into Ancient Assam Hiuen-Tsang, also spelled Hiuwen Chang or Hieun Tsang, was a renowned Chinese Buddhist monk, scholar, and traveler who journeyed to India in the 7th...
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Tarun Gogoi

Tarun Gogoi
Tarun Gogoi (born 1 April 1936, passed away 23 November 2020) remains one of Assam's most prominent political figures and the longest-serving Chief Minister of the state, holding office for three consecutive terms from 2...
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Vaishnav Pandit Sonaram Chutia

Vaishnav Pandit Sonaram Chutia
Vaishnav Pandit Sonaram Chutia (1915–2013) was a revered freedom fighter, Vaishnavite scholar, social reformer, and chief advisor of the Srimanta Sankardev Sangha, Assam's largest socio-religious organization. Born on ...
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Imran Shah

Imran Shah
Imran Shah, fondly known as Nawab Imran Shah and Kothashilpi Imran Shah, is a renowned name in the world of Assamese literature. Born on 23rd November 1933 in Sivasagar, Assam, he is celebrated for his remarkable contrib...
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Piyoli Phukan

Piyoli Phukan
Piyoli Phukan stands as one of the earliest and most courageous figures in Assam’s fight against British colonial rule. Born into a complex legacy as the son of Badan Borphukan—a historical figure who invited Burmese...
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Pratima Pandey

Pratima Pandey
Pratima Barua Pandey (3 October 1935 – 27 December 2002), hailing from the royal family of Gauripur in Assam’s Dhubri district, was a trailblazing folk singer who rejuvenated the fading tradition of Goalpariya lokage...
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