Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (1903 - 1951) was a noted Assamese playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and film maker from Assam. He was considered as Assamese cultural icon, deeply revered for his creative vision and output and is popularly called the Rupkonwar (ৰূপকোৱঁৰ) of Assamese culture.[citation needed] In fact, he is regarded as the founder of Assamese cinema for Joymati (1935).[1] His death anniversary (January 17) is celebrated as Silpi divas (Artists Day) in his honor. AT A GLANCE:: Jyoti Prasad Agarwala. Born June : 17, 1903 (Tamulbari Tea Estate, Assam) Died: January 17, 1951 (aged 47) Tezpur, Assam Occupation: Film producer, Film Director, Music composer, Poet, Dramatist, Writer. Years active: 1932–1951 Spouse(s) : Devajani Bhuyan Along with the various parts of the state, The Duliajan Anchalik unit of AASU, Duliajan Club and many other places also organised the SILPI DIVAS on January 17, 2015.
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