Anupama Bhattacharjya

Anupama Bhattacharjya (19 August 1928 – 30 January 2022) also known as Meena Kumari of Assam was an Indian actress in the Assamese film and stage industry. She acted in plays, radio, films, and television from the 1940s until recent times.

Early life Anupama Bhattacharjya was born on 19 August 1928 in Amolapatty, Sivasagar, into a Bezbaruah family. Her father was Gopal Bezbaruah, and her mother was Gunda Bezbaruah. She had three sisters and a brother. Rasaraj Lakshminath Bezbaruah was her paternal uncle, and poet Ananda Chandra Baruah was her maternal uncle. She also worked in Natraj Theatre for two years, performing in plays like Sirajuddoula, Kiyo, Bhogjora, and Kashmir Kumari. Additionally, she served as a radio announcer and stage artist.

Awards and recognition Kalaguru Bishnu Rabha Award Aideu Handique Award Promothesh Chandra Barua Award for Lifetime Achievement Wayzman Award for Mobile Theatre