Jatindranath Dowara

Jatindra Nath Duwara (1892-1964) was a notable poet of the Jonaki era of Assamese literature. Duwara is known as Bonphulor kobi in the Assamese literacy society. He was the first writer awarded with Sahitya Akademi Award in 1955 for his poetry book "Bon Phul". He was the president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, the premier literary organization of Assam in 1955 which was held at Guwahati.

Short Biography Duwara was born in Rangpur at Sivasagar district on 4 March 1892 to Shyamsundor Duwara and Punoyda Duwara. He had his early schooling at Sivasagar and then went to Calcutta for higher education. Duwara spent his whole life as unmarried. He died on 5 July 1964.

Literary works Some of his literary works include: Umor Titho (ওমৰ তীৰ্থ) - 1925 Kotha Kobita (কথা কবিতা) - 1933 Apun Sur (আপোন সুৰ) - 1938 Bonphul (বনফুল) - 1952 Milonor Soor (মিলনৰ সুৰ) - 1960 Moromor Soor ( মৰমৰ সুৰ)