Jyoti Prasad Agarwala | |
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 Agarwala on a 2004 stamp of India | |
| Born | 17 June 1903 Tamulbari Tea Estate, Dibrugarh District, Assam |
| 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.
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