Ananda Chandra Barua
Writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist and actor of Assam
About Ananda Chandra Barua
Lived 1907 – 1983 (aged 75). Ananda Chandra Barua was an Indian journalist and poet.
Ananda Chandra Barua (1907–1983) was a writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist and actor from Assam. He is popularly known as Bokulbonor Kobi in Assamese literacy society. He was honoured with, most notably the Padma Shri title and Sahitya Akademi award.
Literacy works Published books
Bakulbon Park (বকুলবন উদ্যান) is named after Ananda Chandra Barua in Jorhat as a tribute to him.
The Bakul Bon Award is conferred every year in the fields of dancing, music, art and literature in the memory of 'Bakul Bonor Kabi' Ananda Chandra Barua by the Bakul Bon Trust, Assam which carries a sum of Rs 10,000 in cash and a citation.
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Who was Ananda Chandra Barua?
writer, poet, playwright, translator, journalist and actor of Assam
When was Ananda Chandra Barua born?
Ananda Chandra Barua was born on 31 December 1907 in Jorhat district.
When did Ananda Chandra Barua die?
Ananda Chandra Barua died on 27 January 1983.
What was Ananda Chandra Barua's occupation?
Ananda Chandra Barua was a journalist and poet.
What nationality was Ananda Chandra Barua?
Ananda Chandra Barua was Indian.
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