Various famous peoples Of Assam

Assam has been made by the contributions of several people who have made their inputs in various ages. Assam has been enlightened by the presence of these people since its birth. All of them contributing in various spheres of life have been of great importance to the Assamese Society, Culture, Education etc. Their lives have inspired a whole generation of Assamese and continue to inspire Assamese and others all around the world.

Anandaram Dhekial Phukan
Born in 24 Sepetember,1829 at Guwahati in the famous "Dhekial Phukan" family Anandaram Dhekial Phukan(1829-1859) lived only 30 years but in his short time he was one of the pioneers of Assamese literature in the Arunodoi era who joined in the literary revolution initiated by Missionaries with his heart and soul. Anandaram Dhekial Phukan regenerates assamese literature.
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Rupkonwar Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala, the first film maker of Assam who is belonged to Marwar of Rajasthan did so much for his birthplace Assam that there are hardly few other names in Assam which come close to his level. He is no one but Jyoti Prasad Agrawala. Jyoti Prasad Agarwala was a true Assamese in heart. He is the "Rupkonwar" of Assam. Forefather of Rupkonwar who hed came to Assam from rajasthan in the year 1811. Songwriter and poet ...
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Kushal Konwar Or Swahid Kushal Konwar Or Martyr Kushal Konwar

Kushal Konwar Or Swahid Kushal Konwar Or Martyr Kushal Konwar
Kushal Konwar only martyr in the country who was hanged during the Quit India Movement of 1942. Assam had played a significant role in the Indian freedom struggle. Many sons of Assam did her proud by sacrificing life for the cause of the country. Among them all, Kushal Konwar stands out as a bright star of India.
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Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi a leading Indian independence activist and the first Chief Minister of Assam was born on 6 June 1890 at Raha. His father Budheswar Bordoloi was in the Government medical service in a junior cadre. His mother Praneswari Devi died when Gopinath was only 12. He was a follower of the Gandhian principle of non violence as a political tool. Due to his unselfish dedication towards Assam and its people, the then Gove...
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Dr. Bhupen Hazarika
Bhupen Hazarika born in 8th September 1926 is an Indian singer, composer, lyricist, music director, and filmmaker from Assam, a state in the north-eastern part of India. A multifaceted genius, he is a good poet, music composer, singer, actor, journalist, author and film-maker of the very highest repute. He is the only living pioneer of Assam.s film industry in the Northeast, and has been therefore, rightly hailed as the uncrow...
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Tarun Ram Phookan Or Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phukan

Tarun Ram Phookan Or Deshbhakta Tarun Ram Phukan
Tarun Ram Phookan, polpularly known as Deshbhakta (Dexbhakta) in assam, was born in Guwahati in Kamrup District of Assam on January 22, 1877 and breathed his last on July 28, 1939.
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