Jyoti Prasad Agarwala | |
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![]() Agarwala on a 2004 stamp of India | |
Born | Tamulbari Tea Estate, Dibrugarh District, Assam | 17 June 1903
Died | 17 January 1951 | (aged 47)
Nationality | Indian |
Other names | 'Rupkonwar' |
Occupation(s) | Film producer, director, Music composer, Poet, Dramatist, Writer |
Years active | 1932–1951 |
Spouse | Devajani Bhuyan |
Children | 7 |
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (17 June 1903 – 17 January 1951) 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.[1][2][3][4] In fact, he is regarded as the founder of Assamese cinema for Joymoti (1935).[5] His death anniversary (17 January) is observed as Silpi divas (Artists' Day) his honor.