Jyoti Prasad Agarwala
Playwright, songwriter, poet, writer and filmmaker
Died when: 47 years 214 days (571 months)Star Sign: Gemini
Jyoti Prasad Agarwala (2 July 1903 – 17 January 1951) was a noted Indian 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 of Assamese culture.
In fact, he is regarded as the founder of Assamese cinema for Joymoti (1935).His death anniversary (17 January) is observed as Silpi divas (Artists' Day) his honor.
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